PhD in Educational Psychology - Educational Neuroscience in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama

University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

The Educational Psychology PhD program with a specialization in Educational Neuroscience represents an innovative interdisciplinary field that integrates research approaches, methodologies, and frameworks from diverse disciplines such as cognitive neuroscience, learning sciences, cognitive psychology, and educational psychology. Currently, this specialization is exclusively available to PhD candidates in educational psychology, though graduate students from all programs may participate in the related coursework.
Within the Educational Psychology Program, students can pursue various advanced degrees including Master of Arts (MA), Educational Specialist (EdS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The program's core objective is to equip students with comprehensive knowledge of theoretical foundations and empirical studies concerning learning processes and instructional methodologies. Each degree pathway aligns with this mission, preparing graduates for professional roles as academic faculty, research scientists, and educational practitioners in school settings.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Each international applicant must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for graduate admission. While individual departments may have more stringent requirements, bachelor degrees from Bologna Accord certified institutions are considered to meet this criterion. We do also consider Indian three-year degrees to be equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.

TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above

Tuition USD 31,460

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