Educational Psychology and Educational Technology - Doctor of Philosophy

The doctoral program in educational psychology and educational technology is designed for persons who show promise of becoming scholars and leaders in the study of human learning and development in varied educational settings and the study, creation, and use of diverse technologies supporting learning and teaching. The program places emphasis on rigorous scholarship and formulation of analytic perspectives on learning, development, and technology embedded in culture and society. Graduates of this program will be equipped to pursue careers in university research and teaching, research and development of online learning environments in diverse educational settings and to assume leadership roles in school systems and the private sector.

Doctoral students in educational psychology and educational technology focus their studies in one or both of the following emphasis areas:

Educational Psychology. Students study processes of human learning and development in naturally occurring settings such as homes, classrooms, peer groups, workplaces, and laboratories in order to understand and improve educational practice. Program participants often base their analyses in specific domains, including mathematics, literacy, and science.

Educational Technology. Students engage in research and development seeking to understand the pedagogy, policy, and design of media and technologies in support of learning, nationally and internationally, in formal environments such as traditional and online classes as well as in informal environments such as homes and after-school programs.

Students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education may elect a specialization in language and literacy. For additional information, refer to the statement on Graduate Specialization in Language and Literacy in the Department of Teacher Education section of this catalog.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and the College of Education, students must meet the requirements specified below.

Persons who hold degrees from a variety of disciplines may apply for . The review of applications focuses on previous study and experience, compatibility between academic and professional goals and this doctoral program, and demonstration of potential for successful advanced degree work.

All students admitted to the program begin their studies in fall semester. The deadline for submitting applications is December 1 prior to the year for which is sought in order to receive full consideration for financial support. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available in the program.

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology

The student must meet the requirements specified below:

Due to cancellations of many international English language proficiency tests, MSU will be temporarily accepting the following tests for international students applying for fall semester 2022. In addition, MSU will be expanding the ability for students to receive provisional admission. If a provisionally admitted student is able to take a test that meets our regular admission standards prior to enrollment, we will update their admission status to regular.