Graduate Diploma in Psychology — Educational Psychology Online
Educational Psychology Program at WUV
Program Overview Why choose the Educational Psychology Graduate Diploma at WUV?
The Educational Psychology Graduate Diploma at Westerfield University of Virginia gives working professionals a fast, focused foundation in the psychological principles underlying human learning, development, and education. Built from the core of our Bachelor's curriculum, it delivers the essential knowledge needed for advancement in education, counseling, and human development roles without the time commitment of a full degree.
Skills you'll learn:
- Foundations of psychology
- Developmental psychology fundamentals
- Biological and cognitive psychology
- Social psychology fundamentals
- Abnormal psychology fundamentals
- Personality psychology fundamentals
Courses & Curriculum Core psychology courses in this diploma
This 36-credit Graduate Diploma condenses the foundational psychology curriculum from our Bachelor's program into 6 focused core courses, giving you targeted expertise without the time commitment of a full degree.
Core Courses
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Career Outlook What can you do with an Educational Psychology Graduate Diploma?
An Educational Psychology Graduate Diploma from WUV prepares you for careers in education, counseling, and child development:
- School Counselor Assistant — Support students' academic, social, and emotional development in K-12 settings.
- Child Development Specialist — Assess and support children's cognitive and emotional growth.
- Learning Disabilities Specialist — Help students with learning challenges access appropriate educational support.
- Graduate Program Applicant — Advance to a Master's in Educational Psychology, Counseling, or School Psychology.