Online Master's Degree in Educational Psychology
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Master’s in Educational Psychology Overview
It’s time to earn your educational psychology degree. Be ready for real opportunities in settings ranging from K–12 to higher education to corporate and government environments.
- Understand the psychology of how diverse types of students learn so that you can improve their outcomes and experiences.
- Study the latest instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors.
- Develop competencies to guide improvement of educational programs and practices and to build, implement, and evaluate instructional regimens that are both competitive and educationally effective.
- Learn from faculty members who are experienced professionals in the education and psychology fields.
Program Outcomes
- Select research design and methodologies that effectively address needs, processes, and outcomes in program evaluation.
- Create educational and psychological interventions that promote academic performance and social-emotional behavior.
- Integrate reasonable adaptations to educational policies, practices, and accommodations to create equivalent learning environments and experiences for various demographics.
- Design effective educational programs and interventions by integrating learning theory and psychological principles.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the interaction between educational technology and academic outcomes.
Academic Alliances to Expand Your Teaching Opportunities
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce a partnership with Promise Opens Doors, an organization that offers an online certificate program for educators interested in working abroad and helping others learn English.
Professional Development and Networking
When you join Purdue Global, you join a community of support. Take advantage of the Graduate Resource Center, which offers information on professional memberships and clubs, career services, social networking, and more.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Calculate Your Time and Cost
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What Courses Will I Take?
Courses focus on developing the knowledge to guide improvement of educational programs and practices within educational, instructional, and governmental institutions.
Sample Courses
- Perspectives on Diversity
- Life Span Development
- Learning and Behavior
- Neuropsychology
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Describe a situation where you had to develop or improve a training or development program. What steps did you take, and how did you measure its effectiveness?
- Tell me about a time you had to manage a conflict within a team or between individuals. How did your background in psychology influence your approach?
- Tell me about a time you had to adjust your teaching/training approach. What prompted the change, and what was the result?
- Describe a time you encountered an unexpected obstacle or a problem that required you to think quickly and adapt your plan. What was the situation, and what did you do?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Project Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Psychology
- Program Management
- Writing
- Research
- Innovation
- Digital Literacy
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Instructional Strategies
- Training and Development
- Data Analysis
- Improvement Process
- Education
Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who have terminal degrees
Faculty publications in 2024–2025
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.
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