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Master of Educational Psychology

Wichita, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The Master of Education in Educational Psychology is offered by the School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Services at Kent State University and is delivered online.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Educational Psychology. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Teacher
Education Coordinator
Curriculum Assistant
Learning Support Specialist
Education Program Officer

Curriculum

Minimum 30-33 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Child and Adolescent Development
Educational Psychology
Technology and Learning
Statistics I for Educational Services
Gifted Program Design
Assessment and Administration. Concentrations: Gifted Education. The programme includes an internship
Practicum or clinical placement course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or substantially equivalent foreign institution; minimum GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
many programmes ask for more; GRE not required; English proof (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 115
higher for some programmes); programme-specific documents; proof of funds for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized foreign institution substantially equivalent to a US bachelor's, GRE not required, Programme-specific requirements, Proof of funds for I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5
TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the new scale)
IELTS TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Postsecondary Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate if Not on Transcript
Passport Identity Page
Certification of Financial Support
Financial Documents
English Proficiency Test if Applicable
Additional Program-Specific Materials if Required

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline: priority 1 March for fall and 31 August for spring
with earlier dates for some programmes. Apply online with a personal email account and pay the application fee: 75 USD priority
135 USD secondary
175 USD late. Upload unofficial transcripts
degree certification and the documents your programme asks for (test scores
statement of purpose
resume
references). For the final decision and I-20 send a passport copy
financial certification and support documents
proof of English proficiency. Pay the SEVIS fee (350 USD) and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,200 - $26,500 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Wichita
Faculty or school	College of Education
Department	Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational and School Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)
Scholarship note	The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international graduate students with a 3.3/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.