Our program bridges the fields of educational psychology, research design, and data analytics. We seek to introduce students to cutting edge theoretical and methodological frameworks to make an impact in a wide array of educational contexts. Our program prepares students for a range of careers that may include higher education faculty and/or administration, program evaluation and psychological test development, and research design and data analysis within educational or business settings. Students in our program learn about cognition and motivation, the psychology of learning, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and measurement and assessment.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education will provide you with the theoretical perspectives, practical knowledge and deep understanding of research methodology necessary to successfully conduct independent research in a variety of fields and contexts.
The Doctorate in Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education prepares you to:
Program Details
The doctorate program of study is highly flexible and customizable. We have designed the course sequence to accommodate full-time students AND part-time students. The program requires 90 credits. Up to 36 credits from a master’s degree can be transferred and counted towards the degree.
A doctorate in Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education leads to a variety of exciting careers in academic and industry contexts.
Course Number | Course Name |
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EIPT 6043 | Qualitative Research Methods I |
EIPT 6063 | Applied Multivariate Statistics in Educational Research |
EIPT 6153 | Motivation and Emotion |
EIPT 6073 | Program Evaluation |
EIPT 6203 | Instrument Development |
EIPT 6103 | History and Philosophy of Educational Psychology and Research |
EIPT 6023 | Analysis of Quantitative Data II |
EIPT 6083 | Qualitative Research Methods II |
EIPT 6223 | Mixed Method Research |
EIPT 6033 | Research Methods in Education |
EIPT6183 | Cognition and Instruction |
Electives will be chosen in consultation with your advisor.
Mike Crowson
Associate Professor,
Science of Psychology, Data and Research in Education
Maeghan Hennessey
Associate Professor,
Educational Psychology Chair
Ben Heddy
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies; Associate Professor,
Educational Psychology
Alison Koenka
Assistant Professor,
Educational Psychology
LaShawn Faith Washington
Assistant Professor,
Educational Psychology
With this degree you can pursue the following careers:
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Maeghan Hennessey | Department Chair | maeghan@ou.edu | (405) 325-0624 |
Cathy Tsiao | Staff Assistant | ctsiao@ou.edu | (405) 325-5975 |
Mike Jenkins | Graduate Program Specialist | mjenkins@ou.edu | (405) 325-4525 |