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The Educational Psychology program is an undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations. This non-teaching major results in a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree without teacher certification. Educational psychology examines the science of learning and learners, focusing on developmental changes and individual variations across biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Professionals in this field study factors influencing student learning and performance, including motivation, ability differences, exceptional learners, creativity, and personality traits. The discipline also encompasses scientific methodologies specific to education, such as assessment tools, statistical analysis, and research design. As such, educational psychology covers diverse human-centered subjects, with coursework structured to explore these areas while teaching the research methods fundamental to advancing knowledge in the field.