In the Department of Educational Psychology, all master's degree programs have the following requirements:
1. A minimum of 6 credits in educational statistics or measurement.
2.
A minimum of 6 credits in departmental courses in any of the following
areas: cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, psychology of
learning/instruction, personality.
3. A minimum of 6 credits outside the program of concentration.
Some
programs require more than the minimum requirements described above. In
addition, some programs may require a final project.
Educational Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation
The
master's degree program in educational statistics, measurement, and
evaluation (ESME) enables students to take a broad spectrum of courses
within and outside the specialty area. The program does
not require an extensive background in mathematics. An applicant
for the program, however, should be comfortable in researching and
solving educational and psychological problems using quantitative
methods. Students who receive the Ed.M. are often employed as
researchers or data analysts in the fields of social science research,
educational testing, marketing research, or pharmaceutical research.
The program is individually tailored to the student`s needs, and
attempts to provide maximum flexibility by encouraging students to
pursue a minor area outside of the specialty. A total of 33 credit
hours is required.
1. A minimum of 21 credits in statistics, measurement, and evaluation, including:
Statistics Courses (15)
16:300:515 Quantitative Research Methods in Education II: ANOVA (3)
16:300:519 Quantitative Research Methods in Education III: Regression (3)
16:300:683 Applied Multivariate Analysis (3)
16:960:531 Statistical Methods in Education I (3)
16:960:532 Statistical Methods in Education II (3)
Measurement Courses (3)
15:291:515 Psychometric Theory I (3)
Evaluation Courses (3)
16:300:520 Program Evaluation: An Introduction to Methods and Practice I (3)
2. Electives in educational psychology courses (6)
3. Electives in minor area (6)
Special Education
The
master's degree program in special education provides advanced graduate
preparation for both certified special and general education teachers.
The option to obtain New Jersey certification as a learning
disabilities teacher consultant (LDTC) is provided. Students should
meet with their advisers for current certification requirements. Course
work and internship experiences address the instructional needs of
students with mild and moderate cognitive disabilities. The 36-credit
program is composed of a special education core (18 credits); a
learning, cognition, and development (LCD) requirement (6 credits);
educational statistics, measurement, and evaluation courses (6
credits); and electives (6 credits).
The 18-credit special
education core is required of all students. This core develops
competencies in the assessment and remediation of students with
learning disabilities, collaborative teaching/ consultation skills, and
knowledge about New Jersey special education law.
The program does not include course work leading to New Jersey teacher certification in special education.
General Studies *
1. 18 credits in special education core
Required (12)
15:293:522 Learning Disabilities (3)
15:293:525 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3)
15:293:526 Identification and Assessment of Learning Disabilities (3)
15:293:527 Remediation of Learning Disabilities (3)
Two selected from the following (6)
15:293:521 Mental Retardation and Other Developmental Disabilities (3)
15:293:529 Instructional Decision Making in Special Education (3)
15:293:608 Consultation and Collaboration in Learning Disabilities (3)
15:293:610 New Jersey Special Education Law (3)
15:293:630 Current Topics in Special Education (BA)
2. 6 credits in educational statistics, measurement, and evaluation core
15:291:515 Psychometric Theory I (3)
16:960:531 Statistical Methods in Education I (3)
3. 6 credits in learning, cognition, and development recommended (or other LCD course approved by adviser)
15:290:583 Biological Bases of Behavior (3)
15:295:580 Psychology of Learning (3)
4. Electives outside of the Special Education Program (6)
Learning, Cognition, and Development
The
master's program in learning, cognition, and development is intended
for students wishing to study the psychology of human learning,
cognition, and development as it applies to education. This program of
study serves as an enriching theoretical background for the educational
professional and/or as a foundation for further study at the doctoral
level. The study of how human beings learn, think, and grow forms the
academic core of a variety of educational careers and applied doctoral
programs and allows the student with an interest in psychology to
obtain a master's degree while keeping options open concerning future
employment and/or possible doctoral training. Students matriculating in
the program will benefit from a background in academic psychology.
Students admitted without this background may need to elect more than
the minimum of 30 credits. A completed research project is required of
students planning to pursue doctoral work. The research project is
described in detail in the student program handbook, which is available
from the program coordinator.
The program requires a minimum of 30 credits, including:
l.
Nine credits of course work in the department, to include each of the
learning, cognition, and development emphases. The courses below meet
these requirements. Students are required to take one of the underlined
courses in each area, unless they have taken an equivalent course at
the undergraduate level. In such cases, students may select a more
advanced course (from this list) with the approval of their program
adviser.
Learning Courses (3 credits)
15:295:580 Psychology of Learning (3)
16:300:582 Educational Psychology II: Theories of Cognition and Instruction (3) (Formerly 15:295:585)
16:300:593 Cooperative and Collaborative Learning (3) (Formerly 15:295:510)
16:300:691 Cognitive and Motivational Learning Strategies (3)** (Formerly 15:295:601)
Cognition Courses (3 credits)
15:290:522
Cognition and Language from Birth to Five: Normal Development and
Implications of Risk and Disability (3)**
15:295:502 Cognition and Memory (3)
15:295:611 Memory Systems and Processes (3)
16:300:597 Language Acquisition (3) (Formerly 15: 295:577)
16:300:691 Cognitive and Motivational Learning Strategies (3)** (Formerly 15:295:601)
Development Courses (3 credits)
15:290:521 Psychosocial Issues in Infant, Early Childhood, and Family Development (3)
15:290:522
Cognition and Language from Birth to Five: Normal Development and
Implications of Risk and Disability (3)**
15:295:512 Introduction to Child Psychology: Infancy through Adolescence (3)
15:295:578 Developmental Theory of Jean Piaget (3)
16:300:581 Educational Psychology I: Theories of Development (3) (Formerly 15:295:504)
16:300:591 Cognitive Development (3) (Formerly 15: 295:503)
16:300:595 The Psychology of Sex Differences (3) (Formerly 15:295:575)
2.
Six credits of electives within the learning, cognition, and
development program. These electives allow students to engage in more
in-depth study of an area of interest.
3. Six credits in educational statistics or measurement (typically, l6:960:53l,532).
4.
Six credits of electives outside courses with a 290 (educational
psychology), 291 (educational statistics and measurement), or 295
(learning, cognition, and development) subject code.
5.
Three credits in either a research project (15:295:609) or a literature
review (15:290:601) completed in consultation with a faculty adviser.
Students intending to pursue doctoral study should enroll in 15:
295:609 Research in Learning, Cognition, and Development.
Counseling Psychology
The
master's degree program in counseling psychology provides a base of
studies allowing for the exploration of the professional specialty of
counseling psychology. Through the program of study, individuals
are able to demonstrate competence in graduate-level courses and
prepare for admission to doctoral-level training programs in
professional psychology. Although the Ed.M. program in counseling
psychology does not include practicum experience as part of its
training, students may have an opportunity to participate in fieldwork
experiences. Fieldwork provides supervised orientations to the
functions and activities in various counseling settings inclusive of
schools, institutions of higher education, and community service
agencies.
Independent practice of professional psychology
requires a doctoral in professional psychology (counseling, clinical,
industrial/ organizational, or school), a supervised internship
experience, and a professional license in the state(s) where the
practice is conducted.
Required courses include:
1.
Nine credits in counseling psychology: 15:297:501 Introduction to
Counseling Psychology, 15:297:505 Group Psychology, and one other
counseling psychology (15:297:) course.
2. Nine
credits in basic psychology within the department, typically courses
from the offerings of educational psychology (subject code 290) or
learning, cognition, and development (subject code 295). Ideally, one
course will be taken from each of the three areas of human development,
learning or cognition, and personality.
3. Nine
credits of educational statistics, measurement, and evaluation:
16:960:531,532 Statistical Methods in Education I,II and 15:291:515
Psychometric Theory I.
4. Six credits of electives, which can include counseling courses.
Student Personnel Services Licensure. An
approved program of study is designed to meet requirements for both the
master`s degree in counseling psychology and Student Personnel Services
Licensure for applicants who hold a standard New Jersey instructional
license. Student Personnel Services Licensure is an endorsement
required for any person assigned to perform student personnel services
such as study and assessment of individual pupils with respect to their
status, abilities, interest, and needs; counseling with teachers,
students, and parents regarding personal, social, educational, and
vocational plans and programs; and developing cooperative relationships
with community agencies on assisting children and their families.
Although an instructional license is not required for admission to the
master`s degree program in counseling psychology, you must have
completed the requirements for a New Jersey instructional license in
order to obtain Student Personnel Services Licensure.
1.
The following courses have been designed to meet the requirements for
the master's degree in counseling psychology and the requirements for
Student Personnel Services Licensure. This program of study pertains to
individuals who have a standard New Jersey instructional license or
have college transcripts indicating completion of professional course
work required for such a license, and at least one year of successful
teaching experience.
Counseling Psychology Courses (9 credits)
15:297:501 Introduction to Counseling Psychology (3) ***
15:297:505 Group Psychology: Theory and Practice I (3) *** or 15:297:613 Theories of Counseling (3)
15:297:510 Introduction to Vocational Psychology (3) ***
Basic Psychology Courses (9 credits)
15:293:525 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3) ****
15:295:512 Introduction to Child Psychology: Infancy through Adolescence (3) ****
15:295:580 Psychology of Learning (3) ****
Educational Measurement (9 credits)
15:291:515 Psychometric Theory I (3) ***
16:960:531 Statistical Methods in Education I (3)
16:960:532 Statistical Methods in Education II (3)
Sociological Foundations (3 credits)
05:300:483 Resources for Individuals with Disabilities (G3) ***
Select one course from the following (3 credits):
15:293:610 New Jersey Special Education Law (3)
15:297:508 Family Psychology: Systems Development (3)
15:310:508 Society, Community, and Education (3)
15:310:520 Sociological Foundations of Education (3)
2. Standard New Jersey Teacher`s Certification
3. One year of successful teaching experience
Total Minimum Credits: 33
