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Dec 09, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Educational Studies: Educational Psychology and Research Methodology Concentration, MSED or MS
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About the Program
Students pursuing our Master of Science in Educational Psychology & Research Methodology include: - Graduate students whose ultimate educational goal is a PhD
- Graduate students seeking employment in Master’s-level positions that apply educational psychology or education statistics, such as assessment specialists, learning analysts, program evaluators, and corporate trainers.
- Teachers seeking advanced academic qualifications
Master’s students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis option. See below for each set of requirements. Program Website Program Requirements - Thesis
37 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (16 credits)
Foundation Course (3 credits)
Primary Area Courses (6 credits)
Seminar Courses (4 credits)
Choose one or more. Statistics Course (3 credits)
Choose one. Primary Area Electives (9 credits)
Students should take three electives in consultation with their advisor. Related Area Elective (6 credits)
Students should take two electives from an area outside of educational psychology, in consultation with their advisor. Thesis Research (6 credits)
Only required for thesis MS students. Students typically take 6-12 credits of EDPS 69800 for their master’s degree. Program Requirements - Non-thesis
34 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (16 credits)
See Required Course list under Program Requirements - Thesis. Research Problems Course (3 credits)
Primary Area Electives (9 credits)
Students should take three electives in consultation with their advisor. Related Area Electives (6 credits)
Students should take two electives from an area of study outside of educational psychology in consultation with their advisor. Education Licensure Disclaimer - GR
For information on which Graduate programs lead to an Instructional or Administrative State of Indiana Educator License, and the obligations therein, visit the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) Graduate Programs website. The Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) is the authoritative source for program licensure requirements. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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