PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution UNIVERSITY • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Timely submission of admission materials (see below) FAST FACTS! • Completed Counseling and Psychology Department application

• Submission of final GRE scores. This requirement is waived only 9:1 student to faculty ratio for applicants who have already earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 20 + Percentage of Graduate • Research experience: While research experience is not required, Student Population if you have any, please note it in your application. 85 + Percentage of Courses REQUIRED ADMISSION MATERIALS Taught by Full-time Faculty • Department Application 13 + Percentage of US Population • Personal Statement with Advanced Degree • Statement of Research Interests and Experience • Two Letters of Recommendation $1497 Median Weekly • GRE Scores Earnings for Master’s Degree • Resume *US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 Visit tamuct.edu/msedpsych for more information.

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS » Complete the graduate » If an applicant’s GPA is 100% Online application, including essay, between 2.5 and 2.99, 36 Hours at www.applytexas.org acceptable minimum GRE Science-based or GMAT scores must be » Pay the non-refundable Student-led Research application fee via your submitted prior to beginning Non-licensure electronic application or any coursework. Only official through our Business Office score reports will be accepted. These must be sent directly Master of Science » Submit final transcripts from all to the Graduate School by institutions previously attended ETS or Pearson Education » Provide proof of bacterial EDUCATIONAL meningitis vaccination for students aged 21 and under PSYCHOLOGY 1001 Leadership Place, Killeen, TX 76549 (254) 501-5900 tamuct.edu HOME OF THE WARRIORS [email protected] #00001 “For me, the opportunities the ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE Educational Psychology program at Teaching, research, and service are at the heart of our Master of Science TAMUCT offers have been amazing. in Educational Psychology program. With an emphasis in experimental The faculty are dedicated educators psychology, you’ll learn to effectively integrate theory with empirical who encourage and guide their research. This graduate-level, learner-centered program will prepare you to students to help them achieve their serve others as a citizen and scholar of a globally connected community. goals. The program concentration in experimental psychology allows students to pursue independent CREATE THE CHANGE research, enhancing both their The MS in Educational Psychology emphasizes student-directed learning. education and career You’ll design your own quantitative research project in the area and work opportunities.” closely with faculty to complete your thesis research project. The freedom you’re afforded will mirror the experience you can expect to encounter in Jennifer Price prominent doctoral programs and research-based career fields. Educational Psychology Class of 2020 RESEARCH SKILLS CAN LEAD TO OUTCOMES MATTER POWERFUL OPPORTUNITIES • Compute and present descriptive and inferential Developing psychology-specific knowledge is just the beginning. The research statistical analysis of data. skills you sharpen in this professional program will serve you well in your future studies and career. • Write research reports and summaries of existing research that address all sections of APA style manuscripts. THINK CRITICALLY Research-based curriculum models problem • Identify and summarize relevant psychological theories solving and informs new directions for growth. and research in content areas of specialization. WRITE EFFECTIVELY Robust writing opportunities facilitate the demands • Analyze the limitations of existing research, articulate gaps of research-based, scientific communication. in knowledge, and write a logical argument to justify position or project. ANALYZE ACCURATELY Analysis and interpretation experiences support data-driven decision making. Crucial statistical • Write research hypotheses or predictions for future research analysis training to support alternative that are directly supported by existing empirical research. approaches and new ideas. • Develop and design a novel project supported by existing SEIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITY empirical research to address a problem, issue, or gap in knowledge. The Master’s degree in Educational Psychology prepares you to apply psychological theories and techniques to • Integrate research results with existing research and theory teaching and learning. The curriculum in an area to draw conclusions supported by data. includes instruction in learning theory, human development, research methods, statistical analysis, and a new focus on research-based teaching and learning. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THE SECRET TO SUCCESS? Coursework and applied research Dedicated to improving the lives of students through a variety of • Doctoral Programs • Research Project Manager opportunities equip you with skills professional master’s programs, the A&M-Central Texas Graduate School and experiences to improve teaching, • Lab Manager • Adjunct Professor combines discipline-specific coursework with traditional, marketable training, and learning in the contexts workplace skills. Our flexible programs give students the knowledge, skills, that are important to you. • Market Analyst • Business / Government Agency and confidence they need to increase their overall earning potential, advance in their current career or start a brand new one.