Description
Applicants are required to choose a specialization from developmental and learning sciences; counseling psychology; or quantitative, qualitative, and psychometric methods (QQPM).
The Counseling Psychology specialization strives for an equal balance between science and professional psychological practice in the general context of a life span model of human development-oriented toward community agencies, schools, and college settings. The counseling psychology program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
The Developmental and Learning Sciences specialization is focused on advancing and applying a theoretical understanding of 1) Social and Emotional Development, 2) Cognition, Learning, and Instruction, and 3) Educational Neuroscience across the lifespan.
The Institutional Research specialization focuses on the data collection, the analysis, and the interpretation that supports university and college administrators' decision making.
The Quantitative, Qualitative and Psychometric Methods is a multidisciplinary specialization that provides students with a wide range of skills related to research methodology, educational and psychological measurement, and applied statistics. The program is unique in its emphasis on qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research approaches, and in the integration of cognitive and developmental principles of educational psychology.
Specializations
- Counseling Psychology
- Developmental and Learning Sciences
- Institutional Research
- Quantitative, Qualitative and Psychometric Methods
Program-Related Information
Graduate Chair
Scott Napolitano
402-472-2223
snapolitano2@unl.edu
Support Staff
Jules Meyers
402-472-2223
jmeyers19@unl.edu
Program Website
https://cehs.unl.edu/edpsych/
Applying for Admission
Standard requirements for all graduate programs
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.
- If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.
Additional requirements specific to this program
The Department of Educational Psychology is not using GRE scores in MA, EdS, and PhD admissions decisions.
- Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 550, Internet TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Three recommenders
Admission Application Deadlines
- Counseling Psychology: January 28 for Fall.
- Developmental Learning Sciences: January 15 for early consideration for Fall, May 1 for Fall, October 1 for Spring.
- Institutional Research: January 15 for early consideration for Fall, April 15 for Fall, December 1 for Spring.
- Quantitative, Qualitative And Psychometric Methods: January 15 for Fall, October 1 for Spring.
Requirements
Hours required: 30-36
Options for the Master's Degree