PhD in Educational Psychology at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn

University Rank:#851

International students can study the Educational Psychology at Auburn University at its main campus in Auburn, United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 16, 2027.

About PhD in Educational Psychology

Educational Psychology – PhD

Code	Title	Hours

Core Required Courses
EPSY 7400	Ed Psych & Educational Implica	3
EPSY 7410	The Individual in the Teaching-Learning Process	3
EPSY 7420	Learning Theory and Educational Practice	3
EPSY 7430	Motivation and Achievement	3
EPSY 8440	Ed Psych Apprent Seminar	3
EPSY 8540	Educational Psychology Research Apprenticeship Seminar	3
EPSY 8640	Educational Psychology Learning and Instruction Apprenticeship Seminar	3
ERMA 7100	Advanced Study of Educational Measurement and Evaluation	3
or ERMA 8350	Advanced Measurement Theory
ERMA 7200	Basic Methods in Education Research	3
ERMA 7210	Theory and Methodology of Qualitative Research	3
ERMA 7220	Applied Qualitative Research	3
ERMA 7300	Design and Analysis in Education I	3
ERMA 7310	Design and Analysis in Education II	3
Select 3 credits of ERMA 6000-8999 in advisor-approved advanced methods courses	3
Elective Courses
Select 12 Credits in ERMA, EPSY, or FOUN 6000-8999; Must include at least 3 Credits in FOUN	12
Cognate Courses
Select 15 advisor-approved Credits in 6000-8999	15
Dissertation Hours
Select 10 Credits in the following:	10
EPSY 8990	Research and Dissertation
ERMA 8990	Research and Dissertation
FOUN 8990	Research and Dissertation
Total Hours	79

Disciplines

Graduate School

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Educational Psychology at Auburn University

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.
Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
- Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
- Full-time Auburn University employees
- Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
- Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
- Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
- GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
- Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
- Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived
To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Educational Psychology at Auburn University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for PhD in Educational Psychology at Auburn University

Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

This application is part of the ApplyYourself Application Network. You will receive a PIN and Password so that you can return to work on your application over several sessions. Your information is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only after you submit your application will it be available for review by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can submit your application once. If you have to update any information you have submitted, please notify the Graduate School Admissions Office at once.

To get started on your application, click “create account” to the right to establish your pin and password. To submit multiple applications, you must create an account for each application. If you are trying to access an existing account and have forgotten your PIN or password, click “Forgot your PIN or Password?”. You will be emailed the login information and will be able to reset the password.

Best of luck. We look forward to reviewing your application.

PhD in Educational Psychology at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn