College of Education
Educational Psychology
Master of Science (M.S.)
Study in educational psychology involves the application of the principles of psychology to the systematic study of education. A major in educational psychology allows a student to emphasize such content areas as learning, instruction, life-span development, applied behavior analysis, cognition, and socialization. The educational psychology program prepares a student to pursue a variety of career paths, including research, evaluation, and the applied practice of a number of disciplines, especially teaching P-12. For more information go to the Educational Psychology and Special Education website.
Contact - Dr. D. Thompson dthompson@gsu.edu 404-413-8319
Graduate Admissions (Application)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology develops a substantial knowledge base in the related fields defining educational psychology. This program prepares persons for careers as teachers in schools, colleges, and universities; as researchers in state and city departments of education; and as professionals in training-research programs in government and industry. For more information go to the Educational Psychology and Special Education website.
Contact - Dr. D. Thompson dthompson@gsu.edu 404-413-8319
Graduate Admissions (Application)
Ph.D. Application Requirements