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Admission
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What You’ll Learn
Build Professional Knowledge
Analyze professional literature in the educational psychology field
to determine its scientific merit.
Apply Research Findings
Apply theoretical and proven research findings from educational
psychology to professional and academic activities.
Adhere to Ethical Standards
Act in a manner consistent with ethical principles and standards of
educational psychology, both professionally and academically.
Embrace Diversity
Demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity of group and individual differences.
Present Professionally
Effectively communicate psychological concepts and information within
the professional community and to the public.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty
Learn the latest in theory and practice from experienced doctoral
faculty who are actively engaged in their professions.
Real-World Application
Our competency-based education approach allows you to immediately
apply coursework learning to the work you do every day.
Flexible Schedule
Thanks to FlexPath, you can earn your degree on your own schedule, at
your own pace, potentially saving you time and money.
Professionally Credible, Professionally Aligned
This program is built on core foundational psychology coursework to ensure professional credibility. This specialization is designed for those interested in understanding the psychological foundations of education, instruction, psychological research, and stages of development.
Cost & Learning Formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100
percent competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your
needs. Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, moving onto the next course when you're ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
10% Military Discount
Active-duty military service members, their spouses, and veterans
could be eligible for a discount.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Flexible, Engaging Online Learning
Access your online learning environment anytime, anywhere, with any device, and set your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
Our master's in psychology, education psychology program will help
you gain knowledge of the application of learning, human development
and socialization, ethics, tests and measurements, and research
methods.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY7210 | Lifespan Development |
| PSY7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis |
| PSY6100 | Introduction to Educational Psychology |
| PSY8763 | Program Evaluation |
| PSY7411 | Learning Theories in Psychology |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant Blog Posts
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options for master’s in psychology graduates.
Which Psychology Career Path Is Best for Me?
A visual guide to help you find a career in psychology that fits your
personal and professional ambitions.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
MS in Psychology, Educational Psychology degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Instructor
- Training and development specialist/manager
- Curriculum developer
- Program evaluator
- Consultant
- Educational program manager
- Instructional coordinator/manager
- Instructional activities manager
- Research assistant
- Test administrator
- Test developer
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Community college
- K-12 public/private school
- School district—local or state
- Military
- Educational consulting firm
- Government—local, state, or federal
- Test publisher
- Health care
- Nonprofit organization
- Training company
- Research organization
- State department of education
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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