Master of Science in Educational Psychology
Earning your Master of Science in Educational Psychology from Kaplan University
could offer you the opportunity to help students thrive in a school environment
so they can reach their potential. Educational institutions of all sizes are recognizing
the need for understanding how students learn. Overseeing program development, conducting
research, and training teachers in the best methods to reach students are all part
of the practice of educational psychology.
Is Educational Psychology Right For You?
The educational psychology degree may be a good fit for those who enjoy solving
problems and implementing those solutions. You'll focus on the processes, strategies,
and methods that contribute to a successful school environment and work with a diverse
group of people from administrators to students.
A master's degree in educational psychology could help you become part of the
growing education field.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, national employment of preschool, child
care centers, elementary, and secondary school educational administrators is expected
to increase between 2 and 10 percent over the 2008 to 2018 decade, depending on
educational institution.*
- National employment of instructional coordinators is expected to grow 23 percent
in the same period of time.†
With this degree, you could pursue a career as an educational administrator, research
analyst, instructional coordinator, program evaluator or school consultant.‡
Why Kaplan University?
Kaplan University's Master of Science in Educational Psychology offers broad
and diverse coursework that includes studies in K-12 through adult education.
The program is designed to prepare you to work in a variety of different educational
capacities and develop an understanding of the learning theories and research methods
for education and psychological practices that contribute to an institution's
success.
*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook
Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Education Administrators, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/ocos007.htm. National
long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions,
and do not guarantee actual job growth.
†Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Instructional Coordinators, on the Internet
at
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos269.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect
local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual
job growth.
‡Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates
to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the
University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job,
eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training,
licensing, or certification may be required for certain positions.
Note: this program is not focused on the clinical practice of school psychologists
and does not lead to licensure or certification.
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