Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods MA

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The Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods program focuses on preparing students to address problems in diverse educational settings, with the ultimate goal of improving teaching and learning, classroom and school organization, inequities in opportunities to learn, the assessment of educational outcomes, and a range of other pressing educational issues. Educational psychologists have a common philosophy that we learn about educational processes, and ultimately improve them through the collection and study of empirical research data. Our program includes the study of human development, cognition and motivational processes.

Required Core (16 credits)

CEP 500LEC - Fundamentals of Educational Research Credits: 3
CEP 510SEM - Psychometric Theory in Ed Credits: 3
CEP 523LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference II Credits: 4
CEP 541LEC - Human Growth & Development Credits: 3
CEP 560LEC - The Psychology of Learning and Instruction Credits: 3

Distribution Requirements (12 credits)

Cognition, Development, Learning and Technology (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CEP 506SEM - Introduction to Educational Technology Credits: 3
CEP 564LEC - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3

Research Design, Measurement and Assessment, Statistics and Data Analysis (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

CEP 512LEC - Topical Seminar in Research Methods Credits: 1 - 6
CEP 524LEC - Experimental Design Credits: 3
CEP 525SEM - Multivariate Statistical Techniques (4) Credits: 4
CEP 526LEC - Structural Equation Modeling Credits: 3
CEP 527LEC - Secondary Analysis of Large-scale Databases Credits: 3
CEP 528LEC - Hierarchical Linear Modeling: Multilevel & Longitudinal Data Analysis Credits: 3
CEP 529LEC - Applied Regression Analysis Credits: 4
CEP 530SEM - Introduction to Meta Analysis Credits: 3

Substantive Issues of Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CEP 533SEM - Doctoral Seminar Ed & Psych Res Credits: 3
CEP 594LAB - Practicum in Teaching Credits: 1 - 6
CEP 703TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 10
ELP 566SEM - Comparative and Global Studies in Education Credits: 3
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
ELP 589SEM - Education and Socialization Credits: 3
ELP 592SEM - American Education in a Global Context Credits: 3
LAI 534LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of STEM Instruction Credits: 3
LAI 547LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of Student Performance Credits: 3
LAI 569LEC - Introduction to Research in Music Education Credits: 3
LAI 623SEM - Theory and Research in Situated Learning Credits: 3
LAI 625SEM - Discourse Analysis Research (Qualitative) Credits: 3
LAI 635SEM - Sel Top Credits: 3
LAI 637SEM - Research in STEM Education Credits: 3
LAI 640SEM - Designing Course Content Using Digital Resources Credits: 3
LAI 657SEM - Analysis of Quantitative Research in LAI I Credits: 4
LAI 658SEM - Analysis of Quantitative Research in LAI II Credits: 4
LAI 669SEM - Qualitative Tech for Education Credits: 3
LAI 686SEM - Sel Topics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (2-3 credits)

CEP 700TUT - Individual Guidance of the Project Credits: 1 - 12
CEP 701TUT - Individual Guidance of the Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.