The PhD program in Educational Psychology is intended for specialist-level certified school psychologists, certified school counselors, school social workers, or similarly credentialed working professionals with a minimum of 60 graduate credits as a prerequisite. One 3-credit course is required in each of the core foundation areas, including research/statistics, abnormal psychology/psychopathology, and developmental/lifespan psychology. The doctoral program requires 33 credits beyond certification, with coursework in the foundations of educational psychology, research and statistics, and a chosen area of specialization (ABA, CBT, or Advanced Neuropsychological Assessment). Students must complete a qualifying paper and a doctoral dissertation.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Term 1		Hours
Fall
SEDP 616	Educational Research and Program Evaluation	3
SEDP 730	Foundations of Educational Psychology	3
SEDP 790	Qualifying Seminar I	1
	Hours	7
Term 2
Spring
SEDP 526	Single Case Experimental Design	3
SEDP 772	The Psychology of Teaching	3
SEDP 793	Qualifying Seminar II	1
	Hours	7
Second Year
Term 1
Fall
SEDP 720	Educational Psychology, Professional Seminar I	1
SEDP 783	Research Methods	3
SEDP 794	Dissertation Development	1
	Hours	5
Term 2
Spring
SEDP 721	Educational Psychology, Professional Seminar II	1
SEDP 784	Statistical Analysis	3
SEDP 796	Dissertation Planning	1
	Hours	5
Third Year
Term 1
Fall
SEDP 785	Foundations of Professional Development and Growth	1
SEDP 792	Dissertation Advisement	1
ELECTIVE		3
	Hours	5
Term 2
Spring
SEDP 786	Applications of Professional Development and Growth	1
SEDP 792	Dissertation Advisement (If needed)	1
ELECTIVE		3
	Hours	5
Fourth Year
Term 1
Fall
SEDP 795	Dissertation Editing (If needed)	0
SEDP 792	Dissertation Advisement (If Needed )	1
	Hours	1
Term 2
Spring
SEDP 792	Dissertation Advisement	1
SEDP 795	Dissertation Editing	0
	Hours	1
	Total Hours	36