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The online Master's Program in Educational Psychology, specializing in Creativity & Cognition (M.Ed.), belongs to the Learning Sciences Division (LS) under the Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) in Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). While not career-specific, this program develops crucial abilities that boost creative problem-solving across professions and personal situations. Students discover innovative concepts that transform their approach to obstacles with originality and novel viewpoints. These in-demand competencies are particularly prized in modern corporate and nonprofit sectors that prioritize inventive solutions.The program also creates pathways to dynamic positions in instructional leadership. Participants acquire comprehensive knowledge of teaching strategies, educational theories, and research methodologies, preparing them to influence and direct learning approaches. Furthermore, developing expertise in creative and innovative thought processes provides graduates with a significant employment edge.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency) AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
Test Scores Accepted by Texas A&M University
The following global test scores are acceptable to meet the ELP Requirement for admission and registration:
Minimum TOEFL-iBT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score)
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5 from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score)
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval) from a test date within five years; or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 77 on the new scale or 22 on the old scale (subject to departmental approval) from a test date within five years.