Online M.Ed in Educational Psychology: Emphasis in Creativity & Cognition
Our online master’s program emphasizing Creativity & Cognition is a 36-hour program focused on increasing the understanding of creative thinking and learning. Our program is designed to encourage the personal creativity of professionals and provide them with knowledge and skills to foster creativity and effective learning in others.
The curriculum will build:
- An understanding of how research impacts one’s area of interest
- Awareness of ways creative thinking can provide a competitive advantage in problem-solving
- A deeper understanding of learning and instruction
Curriculum
Creativity & Cognition Curriculum
Foundation Courses
6 credit hours
EPSY 602: Educational Psychology
EPSY 673: Learning Theories
Specialized Courses
6 credit hours
EPSY 624: Creative Thinking
EPSY 645: Creative Genius
Research Courses
At least one of the following: 3-6 credit hours
EPSY 622: Measurement and Evaluation
EPSY 689: Special Topics-Understanding Research from a Consumer’s Perspective
Additional Elective Coursework
12-15 credit hours
EPSY 431: Personal Creativity and Giftedness
EPSY 432: Creative Problem Solving
EPSY 433: Lateral Thinking
EPSY 631: Program Evaluation
EPSY 659: Field Practicum in Educating Gifted, Talented and Highlighting Creative
LDTC 613: Integrating Technology into Learning Environments
LDTC 645: Emerging Technologies for Learning
Capstone Course
3 credit hours
EPSY 685: Directed Studies-Research Paper
Other Notes
- The Creativity & Cognition Specialization requires a minimum of 36 credits to earn a M.Ed.
- Core course requirements may be waived for students who have successfully completed comparable graduate coursework and/or demonstrate requisite knowledge and skills.
- Additional courses both within and outside of EPSY (including additional courses in learning sciences or research, measurement and statistics) may count toward elective coursework.
- Students should consult with their advisor or program committee to identify appropriate electives.
Admissions Deadlines
- Spring: October 15
- Summer & Fall: March 22
- Fall alternate deadline: July 1
This program has alternate admission deadline of July 1. Applications submitted for earlier deadline receive priority for admission. To be admitted, you must apply to the department of Educational Psychology and Texas A&M University.
How to applyProgram Details
The Masters Program in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Creativity & Cognition (M.Ed. online) is a part of the Learning Sciences Division (LS), housed within the Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) and the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) at Texas A&M University.
Degree: Master’s in Educational Psychology with Emphasis in Creativity & Cognition
Degrees Offered: M.Ed., M.S.
Credit Hours: 36 hours
Delivery: Online
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Academic Advisors

Peggy Brigman
Academic Advisor III
Faculty

Dr. Joyce Juntune
Instructional Professor

Dr. Jeffrey Liew
Professor and Interim Department Head

Dr. Steven Woltering
Associate Professor and Division Chair

Dr. Robert “Jay” Woodward
Associate Clinical Professor

Dr. Jeffrey Gagne
Associate Professor and Associate Department Head

Dr. Idean Ettekal
Assistant Professor

Dr. Connie Barroso (Garcia)
Assistant Professor

Zhe Wang
Assistant Professor

Dr. Joyce Alexander
Professor
Frequently Asked Questions
Masters
List of Bachelor Degree Equivalencies
Please view a brief List of Bachelor Degree Equivalencies by Country. If you do not find your country listed and are unsure of your degree equivalency, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@tamu.edu.
Can my Application fee be waived?
Yes. This fee may be waived only in exceptional cases for low-income applicants and McNair Scholars. To receive the waiver, you must submit an awards letter from your current school’s financial aid office showing the award of a Pell Grant. Your Student Aid Report (SAR) from a current FAFSA can also be submitted to show financial need. McNair Scholars must submit a letter from their McNair Program Director verifying their status as a McNair Scholar in good standing to receive the fee waiver. Submit this information to d-nichols@tamu.edu and include your major of interest and term of application. Waiver of the $90 international application fee is not available.
Is supervision of experience requirements offered?
It is the responsibility of students to independently seek out supervision opportunities. TAMU does not provide supervision for practicum hours.
Statement of Purpose Essay
All applicants must complete the Essay, Statement of Purpose and explain the following:
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- Why you applied to this program
- Academic background and training
- Potential for graduate study
- Research experience
- Other relevant professional experiences
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I want/need a Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship – how do I apply?
Please note that we cannot guarantee any financial assistance to any student. We will contact all admitted students about the process for applying for all available assistantships. This is a separate process from applying for admission. The department and programs will choose students to be nominated for Graduate Diversity or Graduate Merit fellowships. These fellowships are only open to U.S. citizens. Please do not ask to be nominated for one of these fellowships as the program will determine which students are competitive for these awards.
Can I send supplemental materials?
You can send us anything you like, and will keep them in our application file. However, we will not upload these items to your file. If you want items such as a professional paper or resume included for review, you need to upload these items to the application as we cannot upload them on your behalf.
How do is submit my letters of Recommendation?
The GraduateCAS online application includes a Recommendations section where you must add your recommenders’ information. Once you have saved the recommendation requests, GraduateCAS will contact each recommender via email to request the completion of the recommendation form and letter of recommendation. We require three letters of recommendations and they must be submitted directly by recommenders through the electronic system.
What are the typical program costs?
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Please note, you must update the program hours.
Can you guide me through the application process?
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I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the following departments: Office of Graduate Studies Financial Aid