Educational Psychology Areas of Study

Although coursework, research, and faculty interests span the sub-disciplines of the field of educational psychology, there are four areas of study within the department:

Faculty members and students with similar interests work together closely within each area of study. Most often, students apply to and are admitted to a specific area of study. At admission, students are linked to an academic advisor, who helps them select courses and understand the various academic expectations. If a student's interests change after enrolling, it is possible to change advisors and areas of study. Typically a student's advisor becomes the thesis chair, though this is not required. It is also always possible to have a thesis chair that is different from one's academic advisor.