DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Educational Psychology in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The educational psychology doctoral program fosters original and innovative thought as students explore human development, learning processes, and motivational theories. You can tailor your studies to specialized interests like education's sociocultural contexts, historical perspectives, philosophical underpinnings, educational technology, assessment methodologies, special needs education, or educator preparation. This advanced degree equips learners to comprehend the psychological mechanisms influencing human growth, knowledge acquisition, and pedagogical practices while cultivating expertise in educational research design and analysis. Participants engage in groundbreaking investigations across developmental psychology, cognitive learning, and motivational studies, applying these insights to focus areas such as cultural influences on education, technological applications in teaching, evaluation techniques, language acquisition, exceptional learner education, or professional teacher development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt. Applicants for admission must
have completed a master's degree in educational psychology, psychology, special education, curriculum and instruction, educational research and evaluation, or a related field.
submit scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations.
provide three letters of recommendation from knowledgeable professors, employers, or supervisors.
provide a 10-to-20-page academic writing sample in the domain of education or social science.
write a three-to-four-page essay that addresses each of the following:
their career goals and interests relevant to educational psychology.
the origins of those interests.
goals for pursuing those interests in research and study.
how the educational psychology program should be able to help them reach those goals.
which educational psychology faculty member they would prefer to have as a research mentor, and why (refer to educational psychology faculty bios for more information about program faculty). Prospective students are encouraged to contact this faculty member before applying to determine whether their research interests are well aligned. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
have completed a master's degree in educational psychology, psychology, special education, curriculum and instruction, educational research and evaluation, or a related field.
submit scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations.
provide three letters of recommendation from knowledgeable professors, employers, or supervisors.
provide a 10-to-20-page academic writing sample in the domain of education or social science.
write a three-to-four-page essay that addresses each of the following:
their career goals and interests relevant to educational psychology.
the origins of those interests.
goals for pursuing those interests in research and study.
how the educational psychology program should be able to help them reach those goals.
which educational psychology faculty member they would prefer to have as a research mentor, and why (refer to educational psychology faculty bios for more information about program faculty). Prospective students are encouraged to contact this faculty member before applying to determine whether their research interests are well aligned. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Tuition
USD
18,180