Program Overview
What Our Online Master's Degree in Educational Psychology Offers You
Explore the myriad and diverse ways students learn and develop to become a more valuable member of the teaching and research communities with the 100% online Master of Arts in Educational Psychology degree program at Eastern Michigan University. This unique graduate program from the CAEP-accredited College of Education examines the emotional, cognitive and social aspects of the learning process, giving you added expertise to better engage students and shape them into successful critical thinkers.
The master’s in educational psychology online program features a variety of interesting courses, with content specially developed to foster your success in today’s evolving educational environment. Inspire the next generation of enthusiastic learners—in school and beyond—while making yourself a stronger educator in as few as 16 months with EMU’s M.A. in Educational Psychology online. This is not a school psychology program and does not lead to any licensure in counseling or teaching.
Graduates of the M.A. in Educational Psychology online program will:
- Develop, advocate and enact a shared mission, vision and core values of high-quality education and academic success
- Act ethically and according to professional norms
- Inspire scholarship in urban, global and diverse educational and community settings
- Bring theory into real-world practice across multiple educational environments
- Learn to think critically about educational problems and design basic research to address those problems
- Strengthen communication skills to become a more compelling and effective writer
- Gain greater insights into the multiple dimensions of diversity and their potential impact on development and learning
- Strive for equity of educational opportunity and culturally responsive practices
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming culture through a deeper understanding of students’ emotional, cognitive, social and psychological differences
- Act as agents of continuous improvement
Educational Psychology Career Paths:
- Program Evaluation/Assessment Specialist
- Teacher Leader
- Corporate/Nonprofit Trainer
- Corporate/Nonprofit Researcher
- Corporate/Nonprofit Program Coordinator
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Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of graduate education programs and a post-master’s certificate online. Check out our other online education programs.
Available Online
The Masters in Educational Psychology degree is completed entirely online. The Educational Psychology program is 30 credits of asynchronous courses, and there are no in-person internships. NOTE: It is not permissible for international students studying in the United States to pursue a fully online program.
Course Delivery Codes
To read the definitions of course delivery codes at EMU, visit the Records and Registration website.
Tuition and Fees
Benefit From Our Pay–As–You–Go Tuition Plans
At Eastern Michigan University, we believe in making quality education accessible and affordable. That’s why all students enrolled in our fully online programs pay in-state tuition rates—no matter where they reside! Whether you’re across the country or around the world, you can pursue your degree at a competitive cost. To explore financial aid options, visit our Financial Aid Office. For information on tuition payments, billing, and other student account services, check out the Student Business Services page.
View financial aid information Expand dropdownIf you would like to be considered for financial aid at Eastern Michigan University, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Federal School Code for Eastern Michigan University is 002259.
Tuition Breakdown
Our online programs may offer special pricing. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the cost of this program, we encourage you to contact us directly at [email protected].
Calendar
These Are The Important Dates You Need to Know
The M.A. in Educational Psychology online program features a convenient course schedule with multiple starts a year so you can maintain a balance between work, life and your studies. View the full calendar to find the best start date and corresponding deadlines for you.
View full calendar Expand dropdownAll Start Date Application Deadline* Payment Deadline*** Summer II 6/23/25 Rolling** 6/27/25 Fall I
8/25/25
Rolling** 8/29/25
*For term deadlines, visit the Registrar's website.
**Subject to seat availability.
***Payment due date is based upon the specific date registered. For detailed information regarding payment due dates, visit the Student Business Services website.
Now Enrolling
June 23 - Start Summer II 2025 Classes
August 25 - Start Fall I
2025 Classes
Admissions
Check to See Our Admission Criteria For the Online Master of Arts in Educational Psychology Program
The admission process is the first step to earning your M.A. in Educational Psychology online. Be sure to review all admission requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts for all previously attended institutions
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
View all admission requirements:
M.A. in Educational Psychology Online Admission Requirements Expand dropdown- Complete an application online and pay $45 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 OR one of the following:
- 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work
- 3.3 GPA in 12 hours or more of work at the graduate level
- a minimum score of 4 on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) writing test; international students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550
- Official transcripts
- Note: Effective July 1, 2022, the Graduate School will require only the official transcript from the degree-granting institution for admission consideration. Additional transcripts may be required by the program. Please note: International students are required to submit all transcripts along with a third-party transcript evaluation for admissions consideration.
- Complete a Statement of Purpose detailing your professional goals and how this degree will help meet them. Statement should be a minimum of 250 words and describe how your life experiences, accomplishments and interests will contribute to your success in the program. Content will be reviewed as an indicator of writing ability.
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Courses
Our M.A. in Educational Psychology Prepares You for Various Career Paths
In order to earn the online master’s degree in educational psychology, students must complete 10 courses (30 credit hours), including 24 credit hours of foundation courses and 6 credit hours of capstone courses. All courses in the program are 7.5 weeks in length, with the exception of the Culminating Project courses, which are 10-15 weeks in length. As an online student, you will take all your classes with EMU instructors, just like you would if you were on campus and cultivate relationships with fellow students as you move through the program.
Foundation Courses (24 hours) Expand dropdownEDPS 502: Basic Concepts in Educational Psychology Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3An introduction to the master’s degree programs in educational psychology. Emphasis is on key areas of study within educational psychology, and on tools and strategies necessary for successful graduate-level work.EDPS 509: Students' Emotional Wellness in Educational Environments Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3Deals theoretically and practically with concerns of teachers and parents regarding deterrents to students’ psychological wellness. Focuses on ecological factors as stressors and strategies to lessen their effects on learners.EDPS 600: Human Development Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3An examination of cognitive, social, and emotional development from birth through middle adulthood, including a focus on the impact of context and culture on individual development. Emphasis is on implications for teaching and learning.EDPS 603: Principles of Learning in Education Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3An examination of major principles of learning, including implications for learning in the classroom and in other educational settings. Current theories are addressed, including the development of learning sciences and the relationship between neuroscience and education.EDPS 605: Mental Health of Educators Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3This course focuses on the mental health and well-being of the teacher. It is designed to address issues of professional and personal development by challenging students to develop new knowledge and skills and to examine and test, through critical analysis and application, the relevance of course content in their own lives and in the lives of their students.EDPS 650: Motivation to Learn Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3An examination of motivation as applied to various educational settings and across cultural contexts. Emphasis is on strategies that may influence motivation in self and others.EDPS 667: Principles of Educational Research Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3This course examines basic concepts in understanding and evaluating contemporary educational research, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The focus is on critical understanding of, rather than production of, research.EDPS 675: Mixed Methods Research Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3Students develop an informed and critical understanding of what mixed methods research is and how to effectively conduct this kind of research in their professional settings.
Culminating Experience Courses (6 hours) Expand dropdownEDPS 694: Seminar in Educational Psychology Expand dropdownDuration: 10-15 weeksCredit Hours: 3Students in educational psychology prepare a proposal for a final culminating project or thesis. Students provide leadership in discussing key issues in the field of educational psychology.EDPS 689: Culminating Project Expand dropdownDuration: 10-15 weeksCredit Hours: 3An intensive, individualized research project in educational psychology, culminating in an appropriate final product.
All professional education programs in the Eastern Michigan University College of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Michigan Department of Education.
Careers & Job Market Outlook
The average P-12 teacher in a public school district in Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw and Macomb counties, moving from a step 5 in the bachelor's degree lane to step 5 in the master's degree lane, realizes a pay increase of about $5800. Date source: Collective bargaining agreements available through Mackinac Center for Public Policy's database of collective bargaining agreements for the 2023-2024 school year.
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