Program Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Psychology degree program is the foundational program for those interested in the field of school psychology. Based upon national standards for school psychologists, the curriculum reflects the most current information in the field. In many courses, students observe certified school psychologists at work and practice basic analytical skills under the close supervision.
Note
The MA in Educational Psychology degree program DOES NOT lead to teacher, counselor, psychologist, or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any state in the United States. This program is designed to provide a foundation in educational psychology and is meant for those who are interested in pursuing these degrees for reasons other than obtaining teacher, counselor, psychologist or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement. Additionally, the credits earned through participating in this program offered by Argosy University is unlikely to be transferable to any other similar program that is approved for teacher, counselor, psychologist, or administrator certification, licensure or endorsement in any State.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for awarding of the master’s degree, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of 30 semester credit hours.
- A minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0), and a grade of “B-” or better in all required courses.
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.
- A completed Petition to Graduate form submitted to campus administration.
Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the MA in Educational Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete 10 core courses (30 credit hours). In addition to the course requirements, students must take and pass the comprehensive examination.
