Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
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Memphis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Educational Psychology and Research (EDPR) Ph.D. program, available both in-person and online, equips future graduates with core knowledge in educational and psychological theories covering human development, learning, cognition, and motivation, alongside advanced training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
This doctoral program in Educational Psychology and Research develops professionals for academic and specialized careers by providing deep content knowledge and hands-on research experience tailored to individual interests. Graduates excel in competitive roles across education, psychology, healthcare, and related sectors, securing positions as researchers, consultants, administrators, and university faculty.
Prospective students should explore EDPR faculty profiles and rank their preferred advisors before applying. Once admitted to the online program, you'll collaborate with distinguished faculty through a research apprenticeship approach, fostering your professional growth regardless of career aspirations. Faculty mentorship helps students develop specialized research projects, access developmental opportunities, and potentially secure research grants.
Our diverse graduate student body shares a common dedication to rigorous research and applying theoretical knowledge to solve modern educational and social challenges.
Online and on-campus students follow identical program requirements, including core research and educational psychology courses plus electives for specialization. Optional graduate certificates in qualitative or quantitative methods are available. All doctoral candidates must complete a research residency and original dissertation, with the degree requiring at least 54 credit hours (including 12 dissertation credits).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing an earned bachelor’s or master’s degree, depending on program requirements. In cases, where a program’s accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. The degree must have been awarded by an accredited college or university. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
International students must provide evidence of English Language Proficiency.
English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:
- Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010