Details: Educational Psychology - Higher Education / Student Affairs, Master's, CAS

Master'sEducational Psychology - Higher Education / Student Affairs

Wichita State's Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Psychology - Higher Education / Student Affairs is a highly customizable program that will help you upgrade your career – or start a new one. If you have a passion for working with students, the program offers specialized tracks to equip you for successful roles in a diverse range of university settings. The program is also excellent preparation for pursuing a Ph.D.

You'll be able to create your own program of study — and choose from flexible options, including in-person, online and hybrid courses (in person/online).

Learn how Educational Psychology - Higher Education / Student Affairs is the right fit for you.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

For admission consideration, applicants must provide:

GPA for the most recent 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework
Evidence of academic competence
Resume
Contact information for three references
Statements of professional goals and research interests

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

As director of a local childcare center, Marissa Harris needed to understand why and how children learn, grow and succeed.

Flexible program lets students balance life while learning how to improve career

In the Educational Psychology program, you can enhance your existing career or start a new one. As director of a local childcare center, Marissa Harris needed to understand why and how children learn, grow and succeed.

Through the program, Marissa honed all those skills while also working and juggling a growing family, courtesy of a flexible evening class schedule.

"The professors were able to deliver an abundant level of high quality education, while continuing to make school less about how you do on a test and more about making sure students really learn the information."

Curriculum

At Wichita State, students in every major have unmatched opportunities for applied learning and research. As an MEd student, this means you have the option to apply your knowledge in professional settings through a series of eight- to 16-week practicums-helping you build the practical skill-set that employers are looking for. Classes are taught by full-time faculty or administrative staff members.

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Careers

A graduate degree from Wichita State's College of Applied Studies will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom — and on your career.

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