Residential
Educational Psychology and Research Methodology
Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Educational Studies
Courses
Courses
Students can choose the thesis or non-thesis option for their degree. Students intending to pursue a PhD typically select the thesis option.
- The non-thesis option requires a minimum of 33 credit hours of graduate courses.
- The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate courses plus six (6) credit hours of graduate thesis work.
- At least 17 graduate credit hours must be taken at Purdue University. Transfer applicants are welcome.
I. Departmental Foundation Requirement
- EDPS 53300 – Introduction to Educational Research I: Methodology (3)
II. Primary Area Core Requirements
- EDPS 53000 – Cognition and Learning in Context (3)
- EDPS 53100 – Introduction to Measurement and Instrument Design (3)
Three credits of enrollment in one or more of the following variable credit seminars (3):
- EDPS 63100 – Applied Educational Research Design Seminar
- EDPS 63200 – Seminar in Research Procedures in Education
- EDPS 63300 – Seminar in Educational Psychology
One of the following three statistics courses (3):
- EDPS 55600 – Introduction to Quantitative Data Analysis Methods in Education I
- PSY 60000 – Statistical Inference
- STAT 50100 – Experimental Statistics I
III. Primary Area Specialization
Three (3) electives by advisement from the chosen specialization (9)
IV. Related Area
Two electives by advisement from an area of study outside of educational psychology (6)
V. Thesis Credits
Multiple enrollments in EDPS 69800 (Research MS Thesis) are expected while working on the thesis. Typically, students take 6-12 hours of EDPS 69800 credit for a masters degree. (6+)
Degree credit is awarded for course grades of ‘B’ or higher.
I. Departmental Foundation Requirement
- EDPS 53300 – Introduction to Educational Research I: Methodology (3)
II. Primary Area Core Requirements
- EDPS 53000 – Cognition and Learning in Context (3)
- EDPS 53100 – Introduction to Measurement and Instrument Design (3)
Three credits of enrollment in one or more of the following variable credit seminars (3):
- EDPS 63100 – Applied Educational Research Design Seminar
- EDPS 63200 – Seminar in Research Procedures in Education
- EDPS 63300 – Seminar in Educational Psychology
A graduate-level course in development by advisement (3)
EDPS 59000 – Individual Research Problems (3)
III. Primary Area Specialization
Three (3) electives by advisement from the chosen specialization (9)
IV. Related Area
Two electives by advisement from an area of study outside of educational psychology (6)
Degree credit is awarded for course grades of ‘B’ or higher.
Admissions
Admissions
Please review the Application Requirements and How to Apply sections below before submitting an application. Questions about the application process can be directed to our program faculty or the Office of Graduate Studies. All materials and the application fee must be submitted by each deadline for an application to be reviewed for admission consideration.
Below are the materials required for this application. Visit the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) website for more information about the requirements below.
- Transcripts (from all universities attended)
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 Recommendations
- Resume/CV
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
We encourage prospective students to submit an application early, even if not all required materials are uploaded. Applications are not forwarded on for faculty review until all required materials are uploaded.
When submitting your application for this program, please select the following options:
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Select your proposed graduate major: Educational Studies
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
- Please select an Area of Interest: Educational Psychology
- Please select a Degree Objective: Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
- Primary Course Delivery: Residential
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Licensure
Licensure Information
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