Program Overview

Educational Psychology (EDPS) Program

The Educational Psychology (EDPS) program at the University of NebraskaLincoln offers a comprehensive range of courses and research opportunities for students interested in the psychological aspects of education.

Course Offerings

The program includes a wide variety of courses, such as:

• EDPS800: Foundations of Educational Research
• EDPS845: Computer-Assisted Research Data Analysis
• EDPS850: Child Psychology
• EDPS851: Psychology of Adolescence
• EDPS853: Psychological Assessment I
• EDPS854: Human Cognition and Instruction
• EDPS855: Teaching Learners to Learn
• EDPS859: Statistical Methods
• EDPS860: Applications of Selected Advanced Statistics
• EDPS863: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDPS866: Counseling Pre-Practicum
• EDPS867: Ethical and Professional Practice in School Psychology
• EDPS868: Multicultural Counseling
• EDPS869: Psychopathological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
• EDPS870: Introduction to Educational and Psychological Measurement
• EDPS871: Human Sexuality and Society
• EDPS877: Fostering the Emotional Well-Being of Students in Schools
• EDPS878: Pro-seminar in Latin American Studies
• EDPS890: Workshop Seminar
• EDPS892: Special Topics in Education
• EDPS893N: Workshop Seminar
• EDPS896: Directed Field Experience
• EDPS898: Special Topics
• EDPS899: Masters Thesis
• EDPS900A: Correlational and Experimental Methods in Educational Research
• EDPS900B: Single-Case Experimental Designs in Educational Research
• EDPS900D: Survey Methods in Educational Research
• EDPS900K: Qualitative Approaches to Educational Research
• EDPS910: Applied Social Psychology in Education
• EDPS921: Creativity and Talent Development
• EDPS922: Mind, Brain, and Education
• EDPS930: Sociological/Anthropological Research Methods in Education
• EDPS930A: Ethnographic Methods
• EDPS930B: Special Topics in Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research Methods
• EDPS930D: Discourse Analysis Across School, Home and Community Settings
• EDPS930E: Introduction to Linguistic Analysis of Classroom Interaction
• EDPS930J: Hermeneutic Traditions in Education
• EDPS930K: Quantitative Research Traditions in Education
• EDPS930M: Introduction to Multimodal Textual Analysis
• EDPS935: Seminar in Qualitative Research
• EDPS936: Mixed Methods Research
• EDPS941: Intermediate Statistics: Experimental Methods
• EDPS942: Intermediate Statistics: Correlational Methods
• EDPS948: Multicultural Issues in School Psychological Service Delivery
• EDPS949: Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy with Children and Adolescents
• EDPS950: Intellectual Assessment
• EDPS951: Academic and Behavioral Assessment
• EDPS952: Systems of School-Based Consultation
• EDPS953: Personality Assessment
• EDPS954: School Mental Health and Behavior Interventions
• EDPS955: Child Therapy
• EDPS956: Projective Psychological Assessment
• EDPS958A: Internship in School Psychology
• EDPS958B: Practicum in School Psychology Consultation Techniques
• EDPS959: Professional Psychology Internship (Doctoral)
• EDPS960: Advanced Cognitive Psychology in Education
• EDPS961: Cognitive Development
• EDPS962: Research Literature in Personality and Social Development
• EDPS963: Developmental Psychobiology
• EDPS964: Counseling Theories and Intervention Techniques
• EDPS965A: Group Counseling: Social Psychological Aspects
• EDPS966: Psychology of Learning
• EDPS967: Psychology of Motivation in Education
• EDPS968: Gender and Counseling Psychology
• EDPS969: Nonparametric Statistical Methods
• EDPS970: Theory and Methods of Educational Measurement
• EDPS971: Structural Equation Modeling
• EDPS972: Multivariate Analysis
• EDPS973A: Evaluation Theory and Practice
• EDPS973B: Evaluation Practicum
• EDPS974: Guidance and Counseling in Schools
• EDPS975: Occupations and Vocational Psychology
• EDPS976: Advanced Counseling Psychology I: Counseling Theory and Practice
• EDPS977: Seminar in College Student Development
• EDPS978: Advanced Counseling Psychology II: Research in Counseling
• EDPS979: Introduction to Student Affairs
• EDPS980: Item Response Theory
• EDPS981: School Practice in School Psychology
• EDPS982: Clinical Practice in School Psychology
• EDPS983: Community Practice in School Psychology
• EDPS984: Ethics and Ethical Decision Making in Counseling and Education
• EDPS985: Couple and Family Counseling
• EDPS986: Sex Positivity, Diverse Sexualities, and Professional Psychology
• EDPS987: Developmental Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality in Counseling
• EDPS988: Lifespan Development
• EDPS989: Psychology of Reading and Writing
• EDPS991: Contemporary Topics in Educational Psychology
• EDPS993: Workshop Seminar
• EDPS995: Doctoral Seminar
• EDPS996A: Research Other Than Thesis
• EDPS996B: Readings in Educational Psychology
• EDPS997A: Practicum in Counseling
• EDPS997B: Field Placement in Counseling
• EDPS997E: Counselor Supervision and Consultation
• EDPS997G: Advanced Practicum in Counseling
• EDPS997K: Supervision in School Psychology
• EDPS997M: Practicum in Supervision & Consultation
• EDPS999: Doctoral Dissertation

Program Requirements

• Prerequisites for certain courses, such as EDPS 859 for EDPS 860 and EDPS 941
• Credit hours and grading options for each course
• Max credits per semester and degree for each course
• Course descriptions and objectives

Research Opportunities

• Qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Mixed methods research
• Statistical analysis and interpretation
• Research design and methodology
• Evaluation theory and practice

Career Opportunities

• School psychology
• Counseling psychology
• Educational research and evaluation
• Teaching and instruction
• Administration and leadership

Faculty and Staff

• Experienced and qualified faculty members
• Support staff for administrative and technical assistance

Facilities and Resources

• State-of-the-art research facilities and equipment
• Access to libraries and online databases
• Computer labs and software for data analysis and statistical computation
• Counseling and testing clinics for practical experience

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• GPA requirements and prerequisite courses
• GRE scores and other standardized test requirements
• Letters of recommendation and personal statement

Tuition Fees

• Varying tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state students
• Fees for courses, materials, and equipment
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities