Program Overview

Educational Psychology Graduate Programs

The Educational Psychology graduate programs at Baylor University's Moody School of Education offer a range of specializations and degree options for students seeking advanced education in the field.

PhD in Educational Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Educational Psychology develops researchers and scholars for higher education and applied fields of psychology. The PhD is a full-time, residential, research-intensive program designed to prepare future scholars, educators, and leaders in educational psychology fields.

• Students are admitted into one of four specializations:
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Doctoral students gain knowledge and experience in conducting behavior analytic research, teaching ABA courses, and supervising preservice behavior analysts.
  • Gifted & Talented Education: Doctoral students specializing in gifted and talented education study the theory of exceptionality, individual differences related to cognitive ability, and the psychology of giftedness.
  • Quantitative Methods: The PhD specialization in quantitative methods develops researchers with multidisciplinary perspectives who focus on inquiry and creative production to improve the quality of research and instruction in higher education.
  • Special Education: Baylor's innovative and interdisciplinary special education specialization equips students for future research, teaching, and leadership roles across academic, clinical, and community settings.

Program Details

• Students work closely with faculty to develop skills in research, teaching, and clinical practice within their specific areas of study.
• Students may attend full time or part time.
• The typical time to completion for full-time students is approximately 4.5 years.

Areas of Study

The Educational Psychology program offers several areas of study, including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Gifted & Talented Education
• Quantitative Methods
• School Psychology
• Special Education

Other Graduate Programs

• PhD in School Psychology
• Education Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology - Dallas or Waco
• MSEd in Educational Psychology
  • General Degree
  • Gifted and Talented Specialization
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Concentration