M.Ed. IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM

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1 Educational Psychology Program Area Division of Theoretical and Behavioral Foundations North College of Education Detroit, MI 480 Phone: (1) Fax: (1) M.Ed. IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM Revised 7/7/17 The Program Area of Educational Psychology offers a 0 semester hour program leading to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Psychology. The goal of the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is to provide students with a breadth of knowledge regarding the application of psychology to education, which can be used in a variety of settings such as schools and businesses. Specifically, students will acquire a foundation of psychological knowledge in areas including human development, learning processes, and social psychology. They will also learn about educational foundations and history as well as evaluation and measurement concepts. This program is particularly well suited for teachers who wish to enhance their teaching skills by expanding their knowledge of how psychology concepts apply within educational contexts. However, people in other fields have found this program to benefit their chosen career paths as well. This program does NOT lead to certification as a school psychologist or licensing as a Limited Licensed Psychologist. Those interested in obtaining certification or licensure in applied areas of psychology should contact the Educational Psychology Department Secretary (-North, College of Education, Detroit, MI 480, ) for information about the School & Community Psychology or the Counseling Psychology Programs. Listed and described below is a description of the procedures for applying for admission to the program, as well as information regarding the course of study. Admission Prerequisites Applicants are expected to meet the minimum undergraduate.75 GPA requirement outlined by the Graduate School. GRE s are not required. Admission Deadlines Semester Domestic students Canadian and international students Fall (Begins in August) Apply by June 1 Apply by May 1 Winter (Begins in Jan.) Apply by Oct. 1 Apply by Sept. 1 Spring/summer (Spring begins in May; Summer in June) Apply by Feb. 1 Apply by Jan. 1 Admission Procedures All of this information is used comprehensively to evaluate a student s potential candidacy for the program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the program secretary at (1) if clarification is needed and to check on the status of applications. 1) Graduate Application. Go to and submit a graduate application to Graduate Admissions. Apply online only. Their office is located in the Welcome Center, 4 th Floor, 4 W. Warren, Detroit, MI 480, (1) On the application form in the planned course of

2 study section, you would specify Educational Psychology M.Ed. You are encouraged to contact the program secretary at (1) to ensure you have applied correctly and to have any concerns addressed. Graduate students in good standing with Wayne State University who want to change their majors should apply online as these two pages indicate. However, if you are a student who is adding a second program, please contact LaSondra Dawn, Program Specialist (and Liaison between the College of Education and Graduate Admissions) in Academic Services at (1) for further instructions. Also, contact Sheri Martini, Program Secretary, at (1) to let her know to expect your application. ) Official Transcripts. You have to do three things regarding transcripts: a) official transcripts are required to be uploaded from all previously attended universities with your Graduate Admissions online application; b) official transcripts are required to be sent directly from all previously attended universities to Wayne State University Office of Graduate Admissions at 5057 Woodward, Suite 6000, Detroit, MI 480 [phone: (1) ] (electronic transcripts will be accepted if they are delivered securely from the registrar of the issuing institution directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions - gradadmissions@wayne.edu); and c) you must also mail or deliver either official or unofficial copies to Dr. Stephen Hillman at the address below. ) Program Application. The Program Application is a different application than the Graduate Admission Application that is submitted online directly to Graduate Admissions. The Program Application can be found further in this brochure and is specific to our department. You can type or handwrite it, but it needs to be submitted directly to Dr. Stephen Hillman at the below address. Summary of Required Application Materials To summarize, 1) Complete an online Graduate Application. ) Forward official transcripts directly to Graduate Admissions. Send the following application materials to our department/dr. Hillman directly: ) Program Application with essay, and 4) another set of copies of transcripts (can be unofficial copies). Admissions Materials Checklist Submit (upload) to Graduate Admissions q Online University Application q Official Transcripts q Application Fee Submit to Dr. Stephen Hillman q Program Area Application with Essay q Transcripts (can be unofficial copies) NOTE: You are strongly encouraged to contact the program secretary at sheri.martini@wayne.edu or (1) to verify that all of your items have been received prior to the deadline. Questions? If you have any questions about the program itself, contact: For additional information contact: Dr. Stephen B. Hillman, Professor and Program Coordinator Educational Psychology Program Area Division of Theoretical and Behavioral Foundations Wayne State University 4 College of Education Detroit, MI 480 Phone: (1) Fax: (1) s.b.hillman@wayne.edu

3 Submit this completed page along with the program area application, and unofficial or official transcripts to the department. ADMISSIONS MATERIALS CHECKLIST Submit to Graduate Admissions q Online Application q Official Transcripts q Application Fee Submit to Dr. Stephen Hillman q Program Area Application q Official or Unofficial Transcripts q Letters of Recommendation () You are strongly encouraged to contact the program secretary at sheri.martini@wayne.edu or (1) to verify that all of your items have been received prior to the deadline. Please check the boxes above and then sign and date to indicate that you have followed all of these required admissions proc edures/steps. By submitting this application, you are certifying that you are capable of meeting all of the essential requirement s of this program. Please sign and date to indicate understanding Signature Date

4 Course of Study The minimum requirement for a Master of Education Degree is 0 credits. The student must complete a Plan of Work in consultation with his/her advisor no later than during the semester in which s/he completes 1 credits. However, it is strongly recommended that you meet with your assigned advisor before starting course work so that you can plan your curriculum purposefully and efficiently. This Plan of Work lists all of the courses needed to complete the requirements for graduation. Forms for the Plan of Work may be obtained from the College of Education Academic Services Office in 489 Education ( ) or from the Educational Psychology Department Secretary. The coursework for the Master of Education Degree is divided into core courses (6 credits), major requirements (18 credits), and electives (6 credits). Core Courses: The following list of core courses is recommended for this program. Course No. Course Name Credit Hours Term(s) Held CED 6700 EHP 7600 The Role of Teacher in Guidance Philosophy of Education (or EDA 7600 Structure of American Education) EER 7610 Evaluation and Measurement Major Requirements: The major requirements include ED 7999 a combination of courses from the list below to total a minimum of 18 credit hours. It is suggested that EDP 610 Foundations of Educational Psychology be taken in the first semester of the program, with the other classes to be taken determined in consultation with the student's advisor. Again, it is strongly recommended that students meet with their advisors before or no later than during the first semester to plan an individual course of study. Course No. Course Name Credit Hours Term(s) Held EDP 610 EDP 5450 Foundations of Educational Psychology Child Psychology EDP 5480 EDP 7410 Adolescent Psychology Human Developmental Psychology 4 *NOTE: may take 5450/5480 or 7410 EDP 750 The Learning Process *NOTE: may take 740 or 750, but not both EDP 7610 EDP 770 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology Adult Psychopathology F/S EDP 7400 Foundations of Social Psychology W EDP 740 EDP 740 Introduction to Behavioral Psychology Applications I: Behavioral Psychology 4 F ED 7999 & Social Learning Terminal Masters Project (optional) 4 W If/when available, this course may also be taken EDP 540 School Violence & Conflict Resolution TBD Please Note: It is departmental policy that students who receive two grades of C+ or below will not be permitted to complete the program. Repeating courses to improve grades is not permitted.

5 WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Educational Psychology Program Area Application for the Admission to the MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM NAME: ID: PRESENT ADDRESS: Number-Street City-State Zip HOME & CELL PH.: WORK PH.: YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATION: EDUCATION High School Last Grade check one Diploma Name, City & State Completed GED Vocational School(s) Last Grade Type of Course Certificate Name, City & State Completed or Major Granted Undergraduate Universities/College(s) Last Grade Type of Course Degree Name, City & State Completed or Major Granted Professional/Graduate Univ/College(s) Last Grade Type of Course Degree Name, City & State Completed or Major Granted

6 Other courses or workshops: Which subjects did you like most? In which subjects did you receive your best grades? What was your rank in your class in high school? (Please check one) q Top Qtr. q Second Qtr. q Third Qtr. q Fourth Qtr. To what clubs or organizations do you currently belong or did you belong in the past? If you have taken the GRE, what were your scores? CONVICTION/REVOCATION INFORMATION 1. Have you ever been convicted of, pled no contest to, or pled guilty to a felony? (Check one). Have you ever been convicted of, pled no contest to, or pled guilty to a misdemeanor involving a minor? (Check one). Have you had a psychologist, teaching or administrator certificate supsended or revoked? (Check one) FOREIGN LANGUAGES Please list all in which you are fluent: YES NO WORK EXPERIENCE List your present or most recent job first 1. Name of Employer and Location: From: To: Why did you leave? Description of Job:. Name of Employer and Location: From: To: Why did you leave? Description of Job:. Name of Employer and Location: From: To: Why did you leave? Description of Job:

7 Which of the above jobs did you like best? Why? INTERESTS What do you do in your spare time? (hobbies, sports, music, etc.) Which do you like most? To what clubs or organizations do you belong? In which of these have you been or are you an officer? If you had the time and money, what other things would you like to do in your spare time? What books and articles have you read recently? What newspapers and magazines do you read most frequently? In what subjects are you especially interested? How do you spend your evening during an average week? By submitting this application, you are certifying that you are capable of meeting all of the essential requi rements of this program and functioning in the full role of the school psychologist. Please sign and date t o indicate understanding. Signature Date Please begin essay on next page.

8 ESSAY: Why do you wish to enter our M.Ed. program in Educational Psychology? What are your career goals and how will this degree help you to achieve them?

9 Academic Services College of Education, Room 489 (1) CONSULT CURRENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CATALOG AND YOUR ADVISOR WHEN COMPLETING THIS FORM STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MEETING PREREQUISITES FOR COURSES ON PLAN OF WORK. COURSES TAKEN UNDER POST-BACHELOR STATUS CANNOT BE INCLUDED ON THE PLAN OF WORK (FILE IN TRIPLICATE IN ROOM 489 EDUCATION BUILDING) NAME ADDRESS (last) (first) (middle/maiden) I.D DEGREE SOUGHT PHONE MAJOR UNIVERSITY SEM./YR. DEPT. COURSE COURSE TITLE SEM. HRS. GRADE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL (CORE) Minimum of six semester hours in different areas EER CED EHP Evaluation and Measurement The Role of Teacher in Guidance Philosophy of Education (or may substitute EDA 7600 Structure of American Education) ELECTIVES: (Students are urged to take at least six semester hours outside the major) TOTAL HOURS COMPLETION DATE All coursework must be COMPLETED by date above. (Within six years following date of first recorded grade to be used for the degree) Petition for admission to candidacy Plan of Work approved and Candidacy recommended by (Student's Signature) (Advisor's Signature) Date Date Candidacy authorized by College of Education Academic Services Office. Checked by Date