Ph.D. in General Psychology - Educational Psychology

Official Program Name:

Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in General Psychology - Educational Psychology Track

School Offering Program:

Walden University

Degree Level:

Ph.D.

Program Description:

Walden University's Ph.D. in Psychology program with a specialization in General Psychology - Educational Psychology Track is designed for students who want to learn how to incorporate both psychological theory and practice into higher education settings. The program focuses on methods and evidence-based practice that can be integrated into undergraduate and graduate instruction. Students who enroll in the program take general psychology courses in addition to education-focused courses, such as educational psychology, teaching psychology, principles of instructional design, and online course development. Students must complete a dissertation--an in-depth exploration of an area that interests them. This dissertation can be completed independently or with the guidance of a chair and committee members. The program also includes four residencies.

Accreditation:

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.

Learning Format:

Online

Estimated Program Length:

Time to completion for this program varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. Personalized estimates of time to completion can be discussed with Walden University enrollment advisors.

Total Credits Required:

121 quarter credit hours

Financial Aid Available:

Walden University offers a number of financial aid opportunities including scholarships, fellowships, and employer tuition reimbursement for those who qualify. Enrollment advisors can also assist with federal aid, private loans, veteran benefits, and other opportunities.

Courses for a Ph.D. in Psychology with a Specialization in General Psychology - Educational Psychology Track:

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Core Courses

Course Title	Credits
Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology	6
History and Systems of Psychology	5
Lifespan Development	5
Biopsychology	5
Cognitive Psychology	5
Statistics 1	5
Research Design	5
Tests and Measurement	5
Statistics 2	5
Psychology and Social Change	5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice	5
Educational Psychology	5
Teaching of Psychology	5
Principles of Instructional Design	5
Instructional Design for Online Course Development	5

Elective Courses

Three courses, selected from graduate courses in the School of Psychology, may be added anywhere in the program, provided that students meet the prerequisites.

Dissertation

Course Title	Credits
Dissertation Research	30

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

Walden University's Ph.D. in Psychology program with a specialization in General Psychology - Educational Psychology Track can prepare students to assume teaching and mentoring roles in higher education institutions.

Careers that program graduates may seek include:

• Psychology professor
• Psychology student mentor
• Psychology researcher