The department of Educational Psychology offers 4 degree programs:
- Bilingual/ESL Education (Traditional or Online)
- Educational Psychology, emphasis in the following areas:
- Creativity & Cognition (Online)
- Developmental Sciences (Traditional or Online)
- Research, Measurement, and Statistics (Traditional or Online*)
- School Counseling (Online)
- Learning Design and Technology (Online)
- Special Education (Online)
*Online option available starting Fall 2022
A non-refundable $89 application fee for domestic applicants and $114 application fee for international applicants. The application fee may be paid by check, money order or approved credit card. Applicants who wish to pay by credit card may do so as part of the online application. If you are unable to pay the fee online, you may call the Graduate Admissions Office at 979-845-1060.
2. SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS
Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. For more information on submitting official transcripts to Texas A&M University, click here to visit the admissions website and view the section titled ‘How to Submit Your Documents’.
Official GRE scores
Official GRE* scores are required for the following master’s programs:
*GRE scores must be less than 5 years old
The following master’s programs do not require GRE scores:
Those applying to either Spring 2022, Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 the GRE requirement has been suspended for the following programs:
- M.Ed./M.S. in Educational Psychology (EPSY) emphasis in Developmental Sciences
- M.Ed./M.S. in Educational Psychology (EPSY) emphasis in Research, Measurement, and Statistics.
Official TOEFL scores
Official TOEFL scores, less than two years old (International Applicants; see OGS directions for waivers)
*The school’s GRE code is 6003. EPSY does not use a department code. Send items directly using one of the following addresses:
(U.S. Postal Service)
Graduate Admissions Processing
Office of Admissions
Texas A&M University
P.O. Box 40001
(Overnight or Hand Delivery)
Graduate Admissions Processing
Texas A&M University
General Services Complex
750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601
0200 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-0200
(979) 845-1060
Required Materials
For your application to be considered complete and reviewed by our committee, the following items are required:
- GraduateCAS Grad application, including $89 non-refundable fee (domestic applicants); $114 (international applicants)
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV
- Official transcripts and records; If your institution does not issue a transcript in English you must provide the official original language transcript along with an official English translation.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA recommended
Application Deadlines
*Program has an alternate admission deadline of July 1. Note applications submitted for earlier deadline receive priority for admission.
**Program available starting Fall 2022
| Application Window by Semester of Admission | |||||
| Degree Program | Spring | Summer | Fall | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual/ESL Education (M.Ed./M.S.) | N/A | Online or Traditional Program | Opens: Apr. 1 Closes: Oct. 15 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
| Learning Design & Technology (M.Ed.) | N/A | Online Program | Opens: Apr. 1 Closes: Oct. 15 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
| Educational Psychology (M.Ed.) | Specialization in Creativity and Cognition | Online Program | Opens: Apr. 1 Closes: Oct. 15 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 * |
| Educational Psychology (M.Ed./M.S.) | Specialization in Developmental Sciences | Online or Traditional Program | Opens: Apr. 1 Closes: Oct. 15 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 * |
| Educational Psychology (M.Ed./M.S.) | Specialization in Research, Measurement, and Statistics | Online** or Traditional Program | Opens: Apr. 1 Closes: Oct. 15 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: Mar. 22 |
| Educational Psychology (M.Ed.) | Specialization in School Counseling | Online Program | N/A | Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: February 15 |
N/A |
| Special Education (M.Ed./M.S.) | N/A | Online Program | N/A | Opens: Aug. 1 Closes: February 15 |
N/A |
Master’s Programs
The Department of Educational Psychology offers a range of professional master’s degree programs geared towards those working in schools, academia, and the corporate world. Graduates from our master’s degree programs pursue careers as master teachers, instructional designers, intervention specialists, behavior analysts, school counselors, and technology leaders. Whatever your aspirations may be within the realm of educational psychology, our graduate programs can help you attain those goals.
Master’s Programs
Online and On Campus Master’s in Bilingual/ESL Education (M.Ed/M.S.)
Earn a M.Ed. in Bilingual/ESL Education. All required courses offered online.
Master’s Emphasis in Developmental Sciences (M.Ed./M.S.)
Earn a M.Ed. or M.S. in Educational Psychology with specialization in Developmental Sciences.
Online Master’s Emphasis in Creativity & Cognition (M.Ed)
Earn a M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with specialization in Creativity and Cognition. All courses offered online.
Master’s Emphasis in Research, Measurement, and Statistics (M.Ed/M.S.)
Earn a M.Ed. or M.S. in Educational Psychology with specialization in Research, Measurement, and Statistics.
Online Master’s in Special Education (M.Ed. / M.S.)
Earn a M.Ed. or M.S. in Special Education. All required courses offered online.
Online Master’s in Learning Design & Technology (M.Ed.)
Earn a M.Ed. in Learning Design & Technology. All required courses offered online.
Online Master’s Emphasis in School Counseling (M.Ed.)
Earn a M.Ed. in Educational Psychology with specialization in School Counseling.