Educational Psychology - Graduate at University of Kentucky

The Educational Psychology program focuses on preparing scholars who have strong theoretical, conceptual, and practical ties to education and psychology and who possess exceptional skills in the areas of measurement, statistics, assessment, and research methodology. The program’s focus on social justice includes the scientific consideration of the multiple intrapersonal, interpersonal, and structural factors that influence individuals’ cognition, affect, and behavior in diverse contexts. Graduate students in the program focus on at least one of four areas of specialization: multicultural education, quantitative methods, motivation, and human development.  The Educational Psychology program offers two degree options: Master’s of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).