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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methods PhD

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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)

Elective Courses (27 credits)

Cognition, Development, Learning and Technology (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

Research Design, Measurement and Assessment, Statistics and Data Analysis (9 credits)

Select 3 from:

Qualitative Research Methods (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

Substantive Issues of Educational Policy and Practice (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

Additional Electives (14 credits)

Select additional electives from the catagories below, and with advisor approval, in order to reach a minimum of 72 total credit hours. Number of elective credits may vary depending on choices to complete other requirements. 

General

Research Design, Measurement and Assessment, Statistics and Data Analysis

Research and Assessment Courses in the Disciplines

Culminating Experience: Thesis/Dissertation (15 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 72

3,0 Degree GPA required

 

Instruction Method

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Credits Required

  • 90 Hours

Time-To-Degree

  • 4 to 5+ 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.

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