Educational Psychology (MA)
Department website: https://education.utexas.edu/departments/educational-psychology
There are two named academic concentrations in the Educational Psychology MA degree program around which admissions, course offerings, and advising are organized, as listed below.
Human Development, Culture and Learning Sciences. The MA degree with a concentration in Human Development, Culture and Learning Sciences (HDCLS) offers a rigorous interdisciplinary foundation in Educational Psychology. Students explore the scientific and theoretical bases of learning through coursework in cognition, development, motivation and social psychology.
HDCLS emphasizes a learning community model that blends collaborative engagement and mentorship with both peers and faculty across the area. This flexible structure supports a wide variety of academic and professional goals.
School Psychology. The MA degree with a concentration in School Psychology prepares future school psychologists to support the academic, behavioral and mental health needs of children and adolescents in school settings. Grounded in the scientist-practitioner model, the program emphasizes evidence-based assessment, intervention and consultation, alongside a strong foundation in psychological science and research.
Students develop the knowledge and skills to translate research into practice and work effectively across school, family and community systems. Training prepares graduates to assess and support student learning and behavior, deliver preventive and intervention services, and collaborate with educators and families to improve outcomes for a variety of populations.
More information is available on the Educational Psychology website.
Graduate Handbook
Graduate handbook information is updated and maintained by each program. Graduate handbooks are available within each program's office and online. Please contact the program with concerns or questions.
Minimum Hours Required: 40
Average total hours for program: 33-65
Requirements
Human Development, Culture and Learning Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program hours (Curriculum includes program core coursework, electives related to human development, culture and learning sciences, and supporting coursework taken outside the department or specialization) | 30 | |
| Choose a sequence below: | 3 | |
Master's Portfolio | ||
| Master's Report | ||
| Thesis | ||
| More information about program-specific requirements is available on the Educational Psychology website. | ||
| All students must also follow the following requirements and policies: | ||
| Graduate Education Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
School Psychology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: Program hours, electives, and clinical practicum and internship experience | 65 | |
| More information about program-specific requirements is available on the Educational Psychology website. | ||
| All students must also follow the following requirements and policies: | ||
| Graduate Education Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 65 | |