Online Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology (MS)
Educational Psychology
College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences
Program Overview
Are you looking for a "high touch" program delivered through a convenient online learning setting? Our hybrid pedagogy uses both asynchronous and synchronous learning methods that will allow you to advance your Educational Psychology career while still balancing work and life commitments.
Whether you aspire to work with adults or children, the online master's degree program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville provides a concentration in in Applied Educational Psychology that integrates theory and practice in diverse educational settings.
Learn more about our online educational psychology degree and high graduation rates below.
Credit Hours
36
Cost Per Credit Hour*
In-State $744
Out-of-State $819
Testing Requirement
No GRE
Admission Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
*Cost per credit hour is an estimate based on maintenance and university fees. Some programs may have additional course fees. Please contact your department for additional information on any related fees, and visit Tuition and Fees in Detail at One Stop.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
This program is designed for professionals in school settings, higher education, non-profits, businesses, government, and other organizations. Its curriculum enhances knowledge and skills associated with teaching and learning at the individual, group, and organizational levels.
Courses are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings (never Fridays or the weekend). The EdPsych Online curriculum is specific in requirements, and course offerings are planned to facilitate your graduation within six consecutive semesters regardless of which semester you enter (i.e., you take two courses per semester). With over ten years of experience, we have a 99 percent graduation rate for any student who completes the initial semester. Our students graduate, and they graduate on time!
Our students attribute this success to the hybrid pedagogy we utilize in the program. Our faculty uses both asynchronous and synchronous learning methods via Zoom and Canvas. Join Zoom with your instructor and other students for the live online sessions. This learning environment supports us in getting to know one another, forming a true learning community, and aiding in meeting students’ social and psychic needs. With the integration of selected asynchronous work, we can support our learners as they navigate the balance between their academic, professional, and personal responsibilities.
This master’s program may also be a stepping-stone to doctoral education. Some examples of related doctoral programs are Adult Learning, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, and various Education specialties (e.g., Special Education). About 15 percent of our students pursue doctoral education after graduating with this master’s degree.
Feedback from our current and graduated students affirms this program’s “high touch” nature. We build strong and friendly relationships among students and faculty, with many reporting that they make lifelong friends with others they meet in the program. You will also always know which two courses you will take the next semester several weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and professional life accordingly. Faculty pride themselves on being highly responsive to student questions and concerns. “Veteran” students interact with new students to support their entry into the program and their success with coursework and assignments.
Featured Courses
EDPY 512: Motivation in Learning
This course provides graduate level knowledge and skills regarding key constructs and research findings related to motivation in learning over the lifespan and their application to practice in both formal and informal educational contexts.
EDPY 572: Theories of Learning in Applied Educational Psychology
Introduction to theories of learning and related research from an applied educational psychology perspective. Includes evaluation of models and approaches that apply theory and research related to cognition, affect and emotions, motivation, behavioral perspectives, mediated/ situated/collaborative learning and cognitive education.
EDPY 537: Assessment in Applied Educational Psychology
Principles of test construction and item analysis. Survey of standardized tests of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, vocational interest, attitudes and personality.
EDPY 574: Facilitating Change in Educational Environments
This course provides graduate level knowledge and skills pertaining to the dynamics of change in educational settings for an internal or external change agent as well as strategies for serving as a facilitator of social construction of knowledge, whether a teacher/instructor or a leader of change with colleagues.
Student Testimonials
“Discard all of your preconceived notions of online classes because these are designed to allow for the benefits of sitting in an actual classroom with your colleagues and professors while in any variety of settings.”
Linda Gehron (alumna)
“I am honored to have been accepted by and graduated from a program as engaging and prestigious as the EPC EdPsych Online master’s program. It has graced me with lifelong connections and knowledge that I will forever cherish, both personally and professionally.”
Anthony L. Capers Jr. (alumnus)
“The challenge in producing and addressing the theoretical assignments in a scholarly way has made me a better writer and thinker. I look at the world differently now. It has opened up another world of information that is very exciting and applicable in many ways.”
Sue Culpepper (alumna)
“With a deeper understanding of the research in this field, I have also been able to better interpret new public notions and policies and feel confident in my ability to judge their potential effectiveness. In a professional setting, I now feel regarded as informed and reliable when it comes to finding new strategies and improving current practices.”
Jessica Nelson (alumna)
