PHD Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Educational Psychology specialization
Overview
Deepen your knowledge of educational development and psychological research with our online PhD program in Educational Psychology, which can be tailored to meet your professional needs and research interests. Through your choice of electives, you can focus your study in such areas as instructional design science, teaching science, or developmental science, or select a broader field of study.
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Degree outcomes
With your PhD in Educational Psychology from Capella, you'll learn to design, plan, and conduct research and evaluation to advance knowledge and practice in educational psychology and related disciplines. You'll also learn to apply scientifically established principles and knowledge from the study of human development and motivation to the practice of educational psychology. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
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Career outcomes
Common jobs with an online PhD in Educational Psychology include adjunct or part-time faculty, educational activities director, learning systems manager, psychometrician or researcher. Potential workplaces include community college, military, government or school district.
Capella also provides you the opportunity to delve deeper into a specific knowledge area by earning a program concentration that will be included on your transcript and can enhance your career opportunities.
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