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The Master of Education (MEd) in educational psychology from Wichita State offers several different programs of study: general, higher education / student affairs and customizable specialization options. The MEd in educational psychology track in higher education/student affairs does not require a thesis and requires 30 credit hours of coursework and a written comprehensive examination. General track may be earned as a thesis or non-thesis option. The thesis option requires 32 credit hours of coursework plus an oral examination over the thesis. The non-thesis option requires 33 credit hours of coursework and a written comprehensive examination. The customizable specialization allows students to collaborate with their academic advisor to determine electives that meet the student's needs and interests with emphasis on specific skills and knowledge.

The following customizable specializations are among the options available:

• Learning and Memory;
• Behavioral Management and Motivation;
• Diversity and Advocacy;
• Program Evaluation;
• Professional Development;
• Institutional and Industrial Consultation;
• Social Psychology and Leadership Skills;
• School Psychology Foundations - for those who wish to pursue a career in school psychology; and
• Doctoral Foundations - prepares students to move on to a doctoral program.

The program will help you upgrade your career or start a new one in a diverse range of settings from K-12 schools and higher education to research and health care. The program is also excellent preparation for pursuing a Ph.D.

You'll be able to create your own program of study and choose from flexible options, including in-person, online and hybrid courses (in person/online).

Curriculum

The MEd in educational psychology can be taken in its generalized form, a higher education / student affairs track or in a number of customizable tracks based on your interests and career goals. The degree also has a thesis or non-thesis option.

The non-thesis option requires 33 credit hours of coursework and a written comprehensive examination.

The thesis option requires 32 credit hours of coursework plus an oral examination over the thesis.

Applied Learning

Students in the educational psychology (MEd) program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from this program. The requirement for all students, with the exception of students in the higher education/student affairs track, can be met by conducting a case study research in CESP 728. The case study is guided and supervised by the educational psychology faculty and provides students with the opportunity to observe, assess and interact with a child/adolescent and the child's family in the real world. Students in the higher education/student affairs track are required to complete a practicum, CLES 875.

Careers

A graduate degree from Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom and on your career.