Educational Psychology: Context and Techniques of Assessment M.A.E.
Educational Psychology: Context and Techniques of Assessment Major
This major is designed for students planning further graduate studies in educational or school psychology.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the Department of Learning, Leadership, and Community for any other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Only graduate courses (course number 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.
This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 35 semester hours is required for the thesis option and a minimum of 32 semester hours for the non-thesis option. A minimum of 15 hours 6000-level course work is required for the thesis option. A minimum of 12 hours 6000-level course work is required for the non-thesis option.
| Required professional core | ||
| Educational Psychology: | ||
| EDPSYCH 6215 | Advances in Educational Psychology: The Science of Learning | 3 |
| Measurement and Research: | ||
| MEASRES 6205 | Educational Research | 3 |
| Professional Studies | 3 or 6 | |
| Thesis Option (6 hours) | ||
| Research | ||
| Non-Thesis Option (3 hours) | ||
| Readings | ||
| M.A.E. Practicum in Education and Psychology | ||
| Research | ||
| Context and Techniques of Assessment: | ||
| Educational Psychology: | ||
| EDPSYCH 4176/5176 | Learning and Behavioral Problems in Education | 3 |
| or SPIE 4180/5180 | Interdisciplinary Study of Disability | |
| EDPSYCH 6240 | Introduction to School Psychology | 3 |
| EDPSYCH 6280 | Psychological Consultation in Schools | 3 |
| Measurement and Research: | ||
| MEASRES 6281 | Statistics and Measurement | 3 |
| MEASRES 6282 | Individual Intellectual Assessment | 4 |
| MEASRES 6283 | Academic Assessment and Intervention | 4 |
| Literacy Education: | ||
| LITED 6238 | Advanced Assessment and Evaluation of Literacy Development | 3 |
| Total hours for non-thesis option | 32 | |
| Total hours for thesis option | 35 | |
Learning Outcomes
Educational Psychology: Context and Techniques of Assessment, M.A.E.
- School psychology students will practice data-based decision making in all areas of school psychology practice.
- School psychology students will develop evidence-based interventions in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains.
- School psychology students will apply a problem-solving model in making ethical decisions.
- School psychology students will use data to support school systems, including preventive and responsive support services
- School psychology students will consider and respect differences in gender, culture, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation and will promote a safe and respectful school environment for all individuals.
- School psychology students will engage in reflective practice
- School psychology students will communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- School psychology students will demonstrate quality consultation and collaboration with educational professionals, families, and students.
- School psychology students will display professional behaviors throughout the program (e.g., meeting timelines, professional communication)
- School psychology students will provide services that promote family-school collaboration