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Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education

Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education M.S.

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.

Program Details

The Master of Science in Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education prepares you to:

Apply the latest developments in Educational Psychology and Research to investigate experiences and generate solutions in – P-12 schools, institutions of higher education, museums, workplaces, as well as non-profits and other agencies.
Create assessments of instructional outcomes in a variety of formats and apply assessment findings to program evaluation and continual improvement.
Engage in basic and applied research in the field of educational psychology and apply findings across an array of contexts.
Enter a research-orientated doctoral program.

Program Details

The master’s degree 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 33 credits.

A master’s degree in Science of Psychology, Data, and Research in Education leads to a variety of exciting careers in academic and industry contexts.

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Required Coursework

Course Number	Course Name
EIPT 5023	Quantitative Analysis I
EIPT 5033	Intro to Research and Evaluation in Education
EIPT 5183	Motivation and Learning in the Classroom
EIPT 6023	Analysis of Quantitative Data II
EIPT 5203	Assessment and Evaluation in Education and Counseling

EIPT 5980 Research for Master's Thesis

EIPT 5920 Internship in Education--Master's

Electives will be chosen in consultation with your advisor.

Core Faculty

Mike Crowson
Associate Professor,
Science of Psychology, Data and Research in Education

Maeghan Hennessey
Associate Professor,
Educational Psychology

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

What You Can Do With This Degree

With this degree you can pursue the following careers:

Educational Psychologist
Learning Scientist
Educational Researcher
Learning and Development Specialist/Consultant
Program Evaluator
Training/Professional Development Specialist
Test Developer
Learning Program Manager/Director
Behavioral Scientists/Strategists
Applied Statistical Analyst
Client Insights Analyst
User Experience Researcher
Market Researcher
And more ...

Contact Educational Psychology

820 Van Vleet Oval
Collings Hall, Room 321
Norman, OK 73019-2041

Phone: (405) 325-5974
Fax: (405) 325-6655

Name	Title	Email	Phone
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

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