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Master's in Psychology — Educational Psychology Online Educational Psychology Graduate Program at WUV

Master's in Educational Psychology at WUV

Credit Hours60

Total Courses10

Term Length1 Year Self-Paced

Program Overview Why earn your Master's in Educational Psychology at WUV?

The Master's in Psychology — Educational Psychology at Westerfield University of Virginia is a graduate-level program that develops your expertise in child and lifespan development, learning theory, and educational psychology practice. Designed for Bachelor's graduates and working professionals, this 1-year, self-paced program prepares you for advanced roles in education, school psychology support, or continued doctoral study.

Skills you'll develop:

  • Advanced child and adult development theory
  • Educational psychology applied to learning environments
  • Lifespan development principles and application
  • Community psychology foundations in educational settings
  • Assessment and support strategies for diverse learners
  • Advanced theoretical frameworks in educational psychology
Graduate educational psychology program at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Graduate educational psychology courses designed for advanced practice

This 60-credit Master's program includes 5 core psychology courses and 5 specialist educational psychology courses — 10 courses total. Entry requirement: Bachelor's degree.

Core Graduate Psychology Courses

Advanced graduate foundations covering personality, developmental, neuropsychological, and cognitive dimensions.

P-164Personality Psychology
P-228Developmental Psychology
P-371Biological and Cognitive Psychology
P-483Neuropsychology
P-677Psychology

Specialist Educational Psychology Courses

Advanced courses covering child development, lifespan development, and educational psychology theory.

EDP-136Adult Development
EDP-202Educational Psychology in Learning
EDP-380Introduction to Child Development
ORP-622Lifespan Development
EDP-848Introduction to Educational Psychology

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Provide official transcripts from your Bachelor's degree program. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field is required for admission to the Master's program.
After acceptance, choose your start date and begin your graduate educational psychology education at your own pace.

Career Outlook What can you do with a Master's in Educational Psychology?

A Master's in Educational Psychology from WUV prepares graduates for advanced roles supporting learners and educational institutions:

  • Instructional Designer — Apply learning theory to design curricula and educational programs.
  • Academic Support Program Director — Lead tutoring, learning support, and student success programs.
  • Educational Consultant — Advise schools and institutions on learning strategies and student development.
  • Doctoral Program Applicant — Advance to a PhD or Doctorate in Educational Psychology at WUV or another accredited institution.