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Major Overview for Educational Psychology

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Overview for Educational Psychology

A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.

Careers for Educational Psychology Majors

A major in Educational Psychology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Educational Psychology

Top 7 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Educational Psychology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Sojourner-Douglass College
Baltimore, MD
61
(35.5%)
Open Admissions$8,878
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
56
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$12,929
University of Pittsburgh-Main Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
27
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$22,176
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA
23
(7.3%)
Moderately Selective$33,006
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
9
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$10,558
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
9
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,754
Marymount University
Arlington, VA
8
(1.6%)
Minimally Selective$29,915
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.