Master’s degree in Educational Psychology: A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. It includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation.
Students accepted in the program must fulfill the 36 credit-hours required or the 30 credit-hours course work in addition to a 6 credit-hours thesis. The GPA must not be less than a “B” grade or 3.00/4.00. Students, in case of failure in one of the courses, are given one chance to repeat the course work. A second failure will result in the expulsion of the student from the program. Following registration a three year-time limit is given to the students to complete his/her degree. Students are not allowed to repeat more than two courses.