Educational Psychology
The Educational Psychology program offers opportunities for graduate study and research leading to the master of arts (M.A.) degree. Professional preparation focuses on learning, development, instruction and research.
Career Profile
Upon graduation, graduates have been hired as directors of child care programs in corporations, hospitals and the private sector. Some students have obtained positions as instructors and faculty members at four-year colleges and branch campuses of major universities teaching classes in child/human development and family studies. Others have become specialists in parenting and curriculum development for Head Start and similar agencies. Graduates have also obtained employment as parenting and family specialists in community-based family agencies and community healthcare agencies. Some graduate students have entered the program with teaching certificates and have used their master’s degree in CDFS to broaden the scope of their teaching in elementary and secondary education. Graduates have also successfully pursued positions as Extension agents through land-grant universities.
Program Application Requirements
Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose, 3 Letters of recommendationProgram Application Test Requirements
GRE or MATApplication Deadlines
Fall Deadline
April 1Spring Deadline
November 1Summer Deadline
April 1English Proficiency Requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. WVU accepts either the TOEFL or the IELTS for this purpose. Learn more about our English language proficiency requirements.
Accreditation Information
WVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.