Overview
About the program
This PhD in Educational Psychology and Research is offered at the University of South Carolina. As a doctoral student in education psychology concentration, you will develop an understanding of both the psychological factors that influence human learning and their relationship to the educational setting.
This program is ideal for anyone who wishes to teach or conduct research in higher education, as well as people who are, or wish to become, responsible for classroom learning in other areas of education and industry.
Doctoral students in the educational research concentration will build core competencies in measurement and statistics, evaluating programs, research design, test construction, and analyzing data with computer statistical packages. This concentration will prepare you for fields like academia, consulting, and clinical practices.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Educational Statistics
- Research Methods in Educational Psychology
- Learning and Instruction
- Basic Processes: Cognition
- Motivation and School Learning
- Human Growth and Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s
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Disciplines
Educational Research Educational Psychology View 38 other PhDs in Educational Research in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- Official GRE Score
- Personal Statement must include a discussion of your fit with the program, including which program faculty member(s) you want to work with whose research aligns with your interests.
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
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29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.
Living costs for Columbia
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Scholarships Information
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