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The Department OF Educational Psychology


The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) is home to a variety of interrelated disciplines and degree options focused on human development and well-being in educational and community contexts. Our undergraduate programs prepare students to work with children and youth in a variety of community and school contexts. We also offer a range of professional master’s degrees geared towards professionals in schools, communities, and the corporate world. For those interested in doctoral studies we offer Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology.

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Educational Psychology Programs

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

EPSY offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education and University Studies, with one of three focuses.

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Graduate Programs

The department of Educational Psychology offers a range of professional graduate degree programs.

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ONLINE EDUCATION

EPSY offers a variety of online programs and courses.

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Certificates

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to complete certificate programs while completing their degree requirements.

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Bachelor's Admissions

Freshman


Freshman admissions: Students with no previous college credit must apply through Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions.

To meet with a member of our recruitment team, please email cehd-recruitment@tamu.edu.

Human Development and Family Sciences (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) program offers a comprehensive exploration of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development in children, youth, and families. Students will benefit from a robust curriculum that includes family resource management, educational psychology and parenting education and management.

Concentration in Special Education (B.S.)

Earn a B.S. in Education with a concentration in Special Education. Graduates are prepared to teach EC-12 Special Education and EC-6 General Education.

Concentration/Certification in Bilingual Education (B.S.)

Earn a B.S. in Education with a concentration in Bilingual Education. Graduates are prepared to teach EC-6 Bilingual Education and EC-6 General Education.

Transfer


Transfer students are students who have earned college credit after high school, at a local 2-year community college or another 4-year university.

A transfer student applying for admission into an undergraduate program (i.e. Special Education or Bilingual Education) within the Department of Educational Psychology must meet both the TAMU University transfer requirements set by the Office of Admissions and the minimum department transfer requirements outlined in the transfer course sheet.

For questions about transferring into EPSY, please email cehd-recruitment@tamu.edu or call (979) 862-4345.

Readmits


Readmit students are students who were previously enrolled in a degree-granting program at Texas A&M and did not complete their program of study. Applications for readmission are reviewed and decided by each specific college/school and department. For questions about readmission to a major in EPSY, contact the Undergrad Recruitment Office or call (979) 862-4345.

Change of Major


Change-of-major students are current students at Texas A&M University who want to change from their current major into a different one. Current students who have completed at least one full term of enrollment and at least 12 TAMU credit hours are eligible to apply as a change-of-major student. Change of major applications are reviewed and decided by each college/school and department. Specific change of major requirements can be found on the Undergraduate Studies website.

For questions about changing into a major in EPSY, contact the Undergraduate Academic Advising Office or call (979) 845-4530.

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Bachelor’s Programs


Students applying to an undergraduate program must follow all department admissions requirements.

Program faculty will determine the admission of an applicant to the specific program.

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