EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Master's Programs: MSEd and MA
School Psychology: Education Specialist (EdS)
The Master of Science (MSEd) consists of 36 hours and is
The Education Specialist degree is a three-year program
designed for students interested in individual differences
that prepares individuals to provide direct and indirect
and advanced study in educational psychology.
educational, behavioral, and mental health services
The Master of Arts (MA) is a 30 hour non-terminal program
to students, their families, their teachers, and other
suited for students intending to pursue a doctoral degree.
professionals to create supportive learning and social environments.
Gifted and Talented (GT) Specialization The GT specialization advances students' knowledge
PhD in Educational Psychology
regarding gifted children, their social/emotional needs, curricular needs, and the creativity and strategies needed
The PhD program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum with
for teaching them. Following a practicum, students
a strong research component. Students can focus on four
are eligible to add the state certification in GT to their
broad areas:
teaching credential. n Exceptionalities (e.g., assessment, applied behavior Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialization
analysis, gifted and talented)
The ABA specialization is available within both the master's
n Learning and Development
and doctoral degree programs. At the master's level, the
n School Psychology
curriculum is designed to prepare students to become Board
n Quantitative Methods
Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). At the doctoral level, the curriculum is designed to prepare students to become BCBAs as well as leaders in behavior analytic research as future
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professors.
Terrill Saxon, PhD | Department Chair Quantitative Methods (MA only)
Department of Educational Psychology
This specialization trains students in educational
One Bear Place #97301 | Waco, TX 76798
measurement, research and quantitative data analysis. There
254-710-3112 | Terrill_Saxon@baylor.edu
is also a fifth-year option for highly motivated undergraduates.
baylor.edu/soe/edp
Research Centers Students will have access to various centers associated with the department: n Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities n Center for Community Learning and Enrichment