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Journal scope statement

The main purpose of the Journal of Educational Psychology ® is to publish original, primary psychological research pertaining to education across all ages and educational levels. A secondary purpose of the journal is the occasional publication of exceptionally important meta-analysis articles that are pertinent to educational psychology. Please note, the journal does not typically publish reliability and validity studies of specific tests or assessment instruments.

Disclaimer: APA and the editors of Journal of Educational Psychology assume no responsibility for statements and opinions advanced by the authors of its articles

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Journal of Educational Psychology supports equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in its practices. More information on these initiatives is available under EDI Efforts .

Open science

The APA Journals Program is committed to publishing transparent, rigorous research; improving reproducibility in science; and aiding research discovery. Open science practices vary per editor discretion. View the initiatives implemented by this journal .

Editor’s Choice

Each issue of Journal of Educational Psychology will honor one accepted manuscript per issue by selecting it as an “ Editor’s Choice ” paper. Selection is based on the discretion of the editor if the paper offers an unusually large potential impact to the field and/or elevates an important future direction for science.

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Prior to submission, please carefully read and follow the submission guidelines detailed below. Manuscripts that do not conform to the submission guidelines may be returned without review.

To submit to the editorial office of Panayiota Kendeou, please submit manuscripts electronically through the Manuscript Submission Portal in Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTex (.tex) as a zip file with an accompanied Portable Document Format (.pdf) of the manuscript file.

Prepare manuscripts according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association using the 7 th edition. Manuscripts may be copyedited for bias-free language (see Chapter 5 of the Publication Manual ). APA Style and Grammar Guidelines for the 7 th edition are available.

The Journal of Educational Psychology publishes direct replications. Submissions should include “A Replication of XX Study” in the subtitle of the manuscript as well as in the abstract.

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Panayiota Kendeou, PhD, editor University of Minnesota

General correspondence may be directed to the editor's office .

In addition to addresses and phone numbers, please supply email addresses, as most communications will be by email. Fax numbers, if available, should also be provided for potential use by the editorial office and later by the production office.

The Journal of Educational Psychology ® is now using a software system to screen submitted content for similarity with other published content. The system compares the initial version of each submitted manuscript against a database of 40+ million scholarly documents, as well as content appearing on the open web. This allows APA to check submissions for potential overlap with material previously published in scholarly journals (e.g., lifted or republished material).

Transparency and openness

APA endorses the Transparency and Openness Promotion (TOP) Guidelines by a community working group in conjunction with the Center for Open Science ( Nosek et al. 2015 ). As outlined in Dr. Panayiota Kendeou's inaugural editorial ( Kendeou, 2021 ), empirical research, including meta-analyses, submitted to the  Journal of Educational Psychology  must meet the “disclosure” level for all eight aspects of research planning and reporting. Authors should include a subsection in the method section titled “Transparency and Openness.” This subsection should detail the efforts the authors have made to comply with the TOP guidelines. For example:

  • We report how we determined our sample size, all data exclusions (if any), all manipulations, and all measures in the study, and the study follows JARS (Applebaum, et al., 2018). All data, analysis code, and research materials are available at [stable link to permanent repository]. Data were analyzed using R, version 4.0.0 (R Core Team, 2020) and the package ggplot , version 3.2.1 (Wickham, 2016). This study’s design and its analysis were not pre-registered.

Data, materials, and code

Authors must state whether data and study materials are posted to a trusted repository and, if so, how to access them. Recommended repositories include APA’s repository on the Open Science Framework (OSF), or authors can access a full list of other recommended repositories . Trusted repositories adhere to policies that make data discoverable, accessible, usable, and preserved for the long term. Trusted repositories also assign unique and persistent identifiers.

In a subsection titled "Transparency and Openness" at the end of the Method section, specify whether and where the data and material will be available or include a statement noting that they are not available. For submissions with quantitative or simulation analytic methods, state whether the study analysis code is posted to a trusted repository, and, if so, how to access it.

For example:

  • All data have been made publicly available at the [trusted repository name] and can be accessed at [persistent URL or DOI].
  • Materials and analysis code for this study are available by emailing the corresponding author.
  • Materials and analysis code for this study are not available.
  • The code behind this analysis/simulation has been made publicly available at the [trusted repository name] and can be accessed at [persistent URL or DOI].

Preregistration of studies and analysis plans

Preregistration of studies and specific hypotheses can be a useful tool for making strong theoretical claims. Likewise, preregistration of analysis plans can be useful for distinguishing confirmatory and exploratory analyses. Investigators are encouraged to preregister their studies and analysis plans prior to conducting the research via a publicly accessible registry system (e.g., OSF , ClinicalTrials.gov, or other trial registries in the WHO Registry Network).

There are many available templates; for example, APA, the British Psychological Society, and the German Psychological Society partnered with the Leibniz Institute for Psychology and Center for Open Science to create Preregistration Standards for Quantitative Research in Psychology (Bosnjak et al., 2022).

We recognize that there may be good reasons to change the analysis plan after it has been preregistered, and thus encourage authors to do so when appropriate so long as all changes are clearly and transparently disclosed in the manuscript.

Articles must state whether or not any work was preregistered and, if so, where to access the preregistration. If any aspect of the study is preregistered, include the registry link in the method section.

  • This study’s design was preregistered prospectively, before data were collected; see [STABLE LINK OR DOI].
  • This study’s design and hypotheses were preregistered after data had been collected but before analyses were undertaken; see [STABLE LINK OR DOI].
  • This study’s analysis plan was preregistered; see [STABLE LINK OR DOI].
  • This study was not preregistered.

Open science badges

Starting in 2020, articles are eligible for open science badges recognizing publicly available data, materials, and/or preregistration plans and analyses. These badges are awarded on a self-disclosure basis .

Applying for open science badges is optional.

At submission, authors must confirm that criteria have been fulfilled in a  signed badge disclosure form (PDF, 33KB) that must be submitted as supplemental material. If all criteria are met as confirmed by the editor, the form will then be published with the article as supplemental material.

Authors should also note their eligibility for the badge(s) in the cover letter.

For all badges, items must be made available on an open-access repository with a persistent identifier in a format that is time-stamped, immutable, and permanent. For the preregistered badge, this is an institutional registration system.

Data and materials must be made available under an open license allowing others to copy, share, and use the data, with attribution and copyright as applicable.

Available badges are:

Open Data Badge

  • Registered Reports

The journal now also invites submission of Registered Reports. We are particularly interested in Registered Reports for intervention studies and secondary data analyses. Registered reports require a two-stage review process. You can find specific instructions for submitting Registered Reports online (PDF, 247KB) .

Stage 1 is the submission of the registration, so-called Stage 1 manuscript. This is a partial manuscript that includes introduction, theoretical framework, rationale for the study, hypotheses, experimental design, and methods (including an analysis plan). The partial manuscript will be reviewed for significance, theoretical framework, methodological approach, and analysis plan.

If the Stage 1 Registered Report manuscript receives an “in-principal acceptance (IPA)” it means that the study has the potential to be published if is performed exactly as proposed (also including the proposed statistical evaluation) regardless of the outcome of the study. After this stage and before data collection begins the study is pre-registered (e.g., through the Registered Report tools from OSF ).

In Stage 2, the full paper undergoes a second peer-review process, checking if the study protocol was implemented and if the reasons for potential changes were acceptable. Nevertheless, a rejection is still possible, namely if the study’s execution and analysis diverged too much from the proposed study design and/or the manuscript is low quality. The refinement of the discussion and conclusions may still require further revision, but the process will be expedited.

Author contribution statements using CRediT

The APA Publication Manual ( 7th ed. ) , which stipulates that "authorship encompasses…not only persons who do the writing but also those who have made substantial scientific contributions to a study." In the spirit of transparency and openness, the journal has adopted the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) to describe each author's individual contributions to the work. CRediT offers authors the opportunity to share an accurate and detailed description of their diverse contributions to a manuscript.

Submitting authors will be asked to identify the contributions of all authors at initial submission according to the CRediT taxonomy. If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the CRediT designations will be published as an author contributions statement in the author note of the final article. All authors should have reviewed and agreed to their individual contribution(s) before submission.

CRediT includes 14 contributor roles, as described below:

  • Conceptualization : Ideas; formulation or evolution of overarching research goals and aims.
  • Data curation : Management activities to annotate (produce metadata), scrub data and maintain research data (including software code, where it is necessary for interpreting the data itself) for initial use and later re-use.
  • Formal analysis : Application of statistical, mathematical, computational, or other formal techniques to analyze or synthesize study data.
  • Funding acquisition : Acquisition of the financial support for the project leading to this publication.
  • Investigation : Conducting a research and investigation process, specifically performing the experiments, or data/evidence collection.
  • Methodology : Development or design of methodology; creation of models.
  • Project administration : Management and coordination responsibility for the research activity planning and execution.
  • Resources : Provision of study materials, reagents, materials, patients, laboratory samples, animals, instrumentation, computing resources, or other analysis tools.
  • Software : Programming, software development; designing computer programs; implementation of the computer code and supporting algorithms; testing of existing code components.
  • Supervision : Oversight and leadership responsibility for the research activity planning and execution, including mentorship external to the core team.
  • Validation : Verification, whether as a part of the activity or separate, of the overall replication/reproducibility of results/experiments and other research outputs.
  • Visualization : Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work, specifically visualization/data presentation.
  • Writing—original draft : Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work, specifically writing the initial draft (including substantive translation).
  • Writing—review and editing : Preparation, creation and/or presentation of the published work by those from the original research group, specifically critical review, commentary or revision: including pre- or post-publication stages.

Authors can claim credit for more than one contributor role, and the same role can be attributed to more than one author. Not all roles will be applicable to any particular scholarly work.

Manuscript preparation

Double-space your manuscript. Other formatting instructions, as well as instructions on preparing tables, figures, references, metrics, and abstracts, appear in the Publication Manual . Additional guidance on APA Style is available on the APA Style website .

Masked review policy

The journal has adopted a policy of masked review for all submissions, which means that the identities of both authors and reviewers are masked. The cover letter should include all authors' names and institutional affiliations. The first page of text should omit this information but should include the title of the manuscript and the date it is submitted.

Every effort should be made to see that the manuscript itself contains no clues to the authors' identity, including grant numbers, names of institutions providing IRB approval, self-citations, and links to online repositories for data, materials, code, or preregistrations (e.g., Create a View-only Link for a Project ). Authors should never use first person (I, my, we, our) when referring to a study conducted by the author(s) or when doing so reveals the authors' identities, e.g., "in our previous work, Johnson et al., 1998 reported that…" Instead, references to the authors' work should be in third person, e.g., "Johnson et al. (1998) reported that…."

Please note that if you include masked references in your manuscript, the editor requests that you identify these references in your cover letter, so that the editors can see which articles are being referenced in your submission.

Include the title of the manuscript along with all authors' names and institutional affiliations in the cover letter. The first page of the manuscript should omit the authors' names and affiliations, but should include the title of the manuscript and the date it is submitted.

Word limits

Manuscripts should generally not exceed 12,000 words (approximately 40 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman font), not including references, tables, figures, and appendixes. Editors may return manuscripts longer than 12,000 words for revision if they think the paper is too long. This will involve asking the authors to shorten the paper and return it as a new submission.

Manuscript guidelines

Adequate description of participants and measures are critical to the science and practice of educational psychology; this allows readers to assess the results, determine generalizability of findings, and make comparisons in replications, extensions, literature reviews, or secondary data analyses. Authors should see guidelines for participants and measures (including reliability and validity evidence) in the Publication Manual .

Appropriate indexes of effect size or strength of relationship should be incorporated in the results section of the manuscript (refer of the Publication Manual ). Information that allows the reader to assess not only the significance but also the magnitude of the observed effects or relationships clarifies the importance of the findings.

Abstract and keywords

All manuscripts must include an abstract containing a maximum of 250 words typed on a separate page. After the abstract, please supply up to five keywords or brief phrases.

Journal Article Reporting Standards

Authors are encouraged to consult the APA Journal Article Reporting Standards (JARS) for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. Updated in 2018, the standards offer ways to improve transparency in reporting to ensure that readers have the information necessary to evaluate the quality of the research and to facilitate collaboration and replication.

The new JARS:

  • recommend the division of hypotheses, analyses, and conclusions into primary, secondary, and exploratory groupings to allow for a full understanding of quantitative analyses presented in a manuscript and to enhance reproducibility;
  • offer modules for authors reporting on N-of-1 designs, replications, clinical trials, longitudinal studies, and observational studies, as well as the analytic methods of structural equation modeling and Bayesian analysis; and
  • include guidelines on reporting on registration (including making protocols public); participant characteristics, including demographic characteristics; inclusion and exclusion criteria; psychometric characteristics of outcome measures and other variables; and planned data diagnostics and analytic strategy.

The journal also encourages the use of the 21-word statement, reporting (1) how the sample size was determined, (2) all data exclusions, (3) all manipulations, and (4) all study measures. See Simmons, Nelson, & Simonsohn (2012) for details; include the following statement in the method section:

  • We report how we determined our sample size, all data exclusions (if any), all manipulations, and all measures in the study.

List references in alphabetical order. Each listed reference should be cited in text, and each text citation should be listed in the references section.

Examples of basic reference formats:

Journal article

McCauley, S. M., & Christiansen, M. H. (2019). Language learning as language use: A cross-linguistic model of child language development. Psychological Review , 126 (1), 1–51. https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000126

Authored book

Brown, L. S. (2018). Feminist therapy (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000092-000

Chapter in an edited book

Balsam, K. F., Martell, C. R., Jones. K. P., & Safren, S. A. (2019). Affirmative cognitive behavior therapy with sexual and gender minority people. In G. Y. Iwamasa & P. A. Hays (Eds.), Culturally responsive cognitive behavior therapy: Practice and supervision (2nd ed., pp. 287–314). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000119-012

Data set citation

Alegria, M., Jackson, J. S., Kessler, R. C., & Takeuchi, D. (2016). Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES), 2001–2003 [Data set]. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research. https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR20240.v8

Software/Code citation

Viechtbauer, W. (2010). Conducting meta-analyses in R with the metafor package.  Journal of Statistical Software , 36(3), 1–48. https://www.jstatsoft.org/v36/i03/

Wickham, H. et al., (2019). Welcome to the tidyverse. Journal of Open Source Software, 4 (43), 1686, https://doi.org/10.21105/joss.01686

All data, program code and other methods must be cited in the text and listed in the references section.

Use Word's Insert Table function when you create tables. Using spaces or tabs in your table will create problems when the table is typeset and may result in errors.

Preferred formats for graphics files are TIFF and JPG, and preferred format for vector-based files is EPS. Graphics downloaded or saved from web pages are not acceptable for publication. Multipanel figures (i.e., figures with parts labeled a, b, c, d, etc.) should be assembled into one file. When possible, please place symbol legends below the figure instead of to the side.

  • All color line art and halftones: 300 DPI
  • Black and white line tone and gray halftone images: 600 DPI

Line weights

  • Color (RGB, CMYK) images: 2 pixels
  • Grayscale images: 4 pixels
  • Stroke weight: 0.5 points

APA offers authors the option to publish their figures online in color without the costs associated with print publication of color figures.

The same caption will appear on both the online (color) and print (black and white) versions. To ensure that the figure can be understood in both formats, authors should add alternative wording (e.g., “the red (dark gray) bars represent”) as needed.

For authors who prefer their figures to be published in color both in print and online, original color figures can be printed in color at the editor's and publisher's discretion provided the author agrees to pay:

  • $900 for one figure
  • An additional $600 for the second figure
  • An additional $450 for each subsequent figure

Display equations

We strongly encourage you to use MathType (third-party software) or Equation Editor 3.0 (built into pre-2007 versions of Word) to construct your equations, rather than the equation support that is built into Word 2007 and Word 2010. Equations composed with the built-in Word 2007/Word 2010 equation support are converted to low-resolution graphics when they enter the production process and must be rekeyed by the typesetter, which may introduce errors.

To construct your equations with MathType or Equation Editor 3.0:

  • Go to the Text section of the Insert tab and select Object.
  • Select MathType or Equation Editor 3.0 in the drop-down menu. If you have an equation that has already been produced using Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010 and you have access to the full version of MathType 6.5 or later, you can convert this equation to MathType by clicking on MathType Insert Equation. Copy the equation from Microsoft Word and paste it into the MathType box. Verify that your equation is correct, click File, and then click Update. Your equation has now been inserted into your Word file as a MathType Equation.

Computer code

Because altering computer code in any way (e.g., indents, line spacing, line breaks, page breaks) during the typesetting process could alter its meaning, we treat computer code differently from the rest of your article in our production process. To that end, we request separate files for computer code.

In online supplemental materials

We request that runnable source code be included as supplemental material to the article. For more information, visit Supplementing Your Article With Online Material .

In the text of the article

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Submitting supplemental materials

APA can place supplemental materials online, available via the published article in the PsycArticles® database. Please see  Supplementing Your Article With Online Material  for more details.

Educational impact and implications statement

Please submit a short statement of 2–3 sentences, entitled "Educational impact and implications statement." It should be inserted after the abstract on the revised manuscript file and should be written in plain English for the educated public. These statements should summarize the article's findings and why they are important. To be maximally useful, these statements should provide a bottom-line, take-home message that is accurate and easily understood. In addition, they should be able to be translated into media-appropriate statements for use in press releases and on social media (e.g., Twitter). Please refer to the Guidance for Translational Abstracts and Public Significance Statements page to help you write these statements.

Permissions

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On advice of counsel, APA may decline to publish any image whose copyright status is unknown.

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Academic writing and English language editing services

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Publication policies

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APA policy prohibits an author from submitting the same manuscript for concurrent consideration by two or more publications.

See also APA Journals® Internet Posting Guidelines .

APA requires authors to reveal any possible conflict of interest in the conduct and reporting of research (e.g., financial interests in a test or procedure, funding by pharmaceutical companies for drug research).

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Ethical Principles

It is a violation of APA Ethical Principles to publish "as original data, data that have been previously published" (Standard 8.13).

On occasion it may be appropriate to publish several reports referring to the same database. The author should inform the editor at the time of submission about all previously published or submitted reports and their relation to the current submission, so the editor can judge if the article represents a new contribution. Readers also should be informed; the text of an article should cite other reports that used the same sample (or a subsample) or the same data and methods.

In addition, APA Ethical Principles specify that "after research results are published, psychologists do not withhold the data on which their conclusions are based from other competent professionals who seek to verify the substantive claims through reanalysis and who intend to use such data only for that purpose, provided that the confidentiality of the participants can be protected and unless legal rights concerning proprietary data preclude their release" (Standard 8.14).

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Panayiota Kendeou, PhD University of Minnesota, United States

Associate editors

Olusola Adesope, PhD Washington State University, United States

Daniel Ansari, PhD The University of Western Ontario, Canada

Jason Anthony, PhD University of South Florida, United States

Matthew L. Bernacki, PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Rebecca Collie, PhD University of New South Wales, Australia

Jill Fitzgerald, PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Samuel Greiff, PhD University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Beth Kurtz-Costes, PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Alexandra List, PhD Pennsylvania State University, United States

Doug Lombardi, PhD University of Maryland, United States

Jamaal Matthews, PhD University of Michigan, United States

Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez, EdD Vanderbilt University, United States

Matthew T. McCrudden, PhD Pennsylvania State University, United States

Kristen McMaster, PhD University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, United States

Krista Muis, PhD McGill University, Canada

Erika Patall, PhD University of Southern California, United States

Tobias Richter, DPhil Wurzburg University, Germany

Rod Roscoe, PhD Arizona State University Polytechnic, United States

Haley Vlach, PhD University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States

Editorial fellows

Jimena Cosso, PhD The Pennsylvania State University, United States

Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn, PhD University of Nevada Las Vegas, United States

Alyssa Emery, PhD Iowa State University, United States

Jackie Eunjung Relyea, PhD North Carolina State University, United States

Nigel Mantou Lou, PhD University of Victoria, Canada

Consulting editors

Stephen Aguilar, PhD University of Southern California, United States

Patricia A. Alexander, PhD University of Maryland, United States

Laura Allen, PhD University of Minnesota, United States

Ariel Aloe, PhD University of Iowa, United States

Rui Alexandre Alves, PhD University of Porto, Portugal

Eric M. Anderman, PhD The Ohio State University, United States

David Aparisi, PhD University of Alicante, Spain

Shannon Audley, PhD Smith College, United States

Christine L. Bae, PhD Virginia Commonwealth University, United States

Drew Bailey, PhD University of California Irvine, United States

Christina Barbieri, PhD University of Delaware, United States

Marcia Barnes, PhD Vanderbilt University, United States

Sarit Barzilai, PhD University of Haifa, Israel

Adar Ben-Eliyahu, PhD University of Haifa, Israel

Sebastian Bergold, PhD TU Dortmund University, Germany

Gina Biancarosa, EdD University of Oregon, United States

Catherine Bohn-Gettler, PhD College of Saint Benedict/St. John's University, United States

Mimi Bong, PhD Korea University, South Korea

Geoffrey D. Borman, PhD University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States

Nigel Bosch, PhD University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Keiko Bostwick, PhD University of New South Wales, Australia

Ryan P. Bowles, PhD Michigan State University, United States

Jason Braasch, PhD Georgia State University, United States

Lee Branum-Martin, PhD Georgia State University, United States

Ivar Bråten, PhD University of Oslo, Norway

Anne Britt, PhD Northern Illinois, United States

Okan Bulut, PhD University of Alberta, Canada

Irena Burić, PhD University of Zadar, Croatia

Emma Burns, PhD Macquarie University, Australia

Matthew Burns, PhD University of Missouri, United States

Fabrizio Butera, PhD University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Andrew Butler, PhD Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Jeffrey Bye, PhD University of Minnesota, United States

Christy Byrd, PhD North Carolina State University, United States

Maria Carlo, PhD University of South Florida, United States

Gina Cervetti, PhD Michigan State University, United States

Yi-Ling Cheng, PhD Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan

Jason A. Chen, PhD College of William & Mary, United States

Chia-Yi Chiu, PhD University of Minnesota, United States

Eunsoo Cho, PhD Michigan State University, United States

Jason Chow, PhD University of Maryland, United States

David Coker, EdD University of Delaware, United States

Donald Compton, PhD Florida State University, United States

Pierre Cormier, PhD Université de Moncton, Canada

Scotty D. Craig, PhD Arizona State University, United States

Jennifer G. Cromley, PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Ting Dai, PhD University of Illinois Chicago, United States

Samantha Daley, EdD University of Rochester, United States

Lia Daniels, PhD University of Alberta, Canada

Bert De Smedt, PhD Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

David DeLiema, PhD University of Minnesota, United States

Denis Dumas, PhD University of Georgia, United States

Alexa Ellis, PhD University of Alabama, United States

Logan Fiorella, PhD University of Georgia, United States

D. Jake Follmer, PhD West Virginia University, United States

Carlton Fong, PhD Texas State University, United States

Barbara R. Foorman, PhD Florida State University, United States

David Francis, PhD University of Houston, United States

Jan C. Frijters, PhD Brock University, Canada

Lynn S. Fuchs, PhD Vanderbilt University, United States

Emily R. Fyfe, PhD Indiana University, United States

David Galbraith, MC University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Dragan Gasevic, PhD Monash University, Australia

Hanna Gaspard, PhD Technische Universität Dortmund, Germany

Hunter Gehlbach, PhD John Hopkins University, United States

Amy Gillespie Rouse, PhD Southern Methodist University, United States

Susan R. Goldman, PhD University of Illinois, Chicago, United States

Arthur Graesser, PhD University of Memphis, United States

Steve Graham, PhD Arizona State University, United States

DeLeon L. Gray, PhD North Carolina State University, United States

Jeffrey Alan Greene, PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

John T. Guthrie, PhD University of Maryland College Park, United States

Antonio P. Gutierrez de Blume, PhD Georgia Southern University, United States

Peter Halpin, PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Karen R. Harris, EdD Arizona State University, United States

Courtney Hattan, PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Michael A. Hebert, PhD University of California Irvine, United States

Paul R. Hernandez, PhD Texas A&M University, United States

Flaviu Adrian Hodis, PhD Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

HyeJin Hwang, PhD University of Minnesota, United States

Michelle Hurst, PhD Rutgers University, United States

Thormod Idsøe, PhD University of Oslo, Norway

Kalypso Iordanou, PhD University of Central Lancashire Cyprus, Cyprus

Allison Jeager, PhD Mississippi State University, United States

Marcus Johnson, PhD University of Cincinnati, United States

Nancy C. Jordan, EdD University of Delaware, United States

Avi Kaplan, PhD Temple University, United States

Sihui (Echo) Ke, PhD University of Kentucky, United States

Michael Kieffer, EdD New York University, United States

Carita Kiili, PhD Tampere University, Finland

Nana Kim, PhD University of Minnesota, United States

Yeo-eun Kim, PhD Florida State University, United States

Young-Suk Kim, PhD University of California Irvine, United States

Robert M. Klassen, PhD University of York, United Kingdom

Thilo Kleickmann, PhD Kiel University, Germany

Uta Klusmann, PhD Kiel University, Germany

Alison C. Koenka, PhD The University of Oklahoma, United States

Paulina Kulesz, PhD University of Houston, United States

Revathy Kumar, PhD University of Toledo, United States

Shelbi Kuhlmann, PhD University of Memphis, United States

Marko Lüftenegger, PhD University of Vienna, Austria

Karin Landerl, PhD University of Graz, Austria

Nicole Landi, PhD University of Connecticut, United States

Fani Lauermann, PhD Technische Univeristät Dortmund, Germany

Rebecca Lazarides, PhD University of Potsdam, Germany

Pui-Wa Lei, PhD Pennsylvania State University, United States

Erica Lembke, PhD University of Missouri, Columbia, United States

Xiaodong Lin, PhD Columbia University, United States

Tzu-Jung Lin, PhD The Ohio State University, United States

Lisa Linnenbrink- Garcia, PhD Michigan State University, United States

Nikki Lobczowski, PhD McGill University, Canada

Jessica Logan, PhD Vanderbilt University, United States

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Educational Psychology, Its Role in Improving How You Learn

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of how one processes incoming stimulus, uses visual and cognitive skills, and encodes the information into long-term memory (Buehl & Fives, 2011; Moreno, 2010)

This was valuable in my graduate studies, my role as a teacher, and even in the context of communicating with parents.

Insight into language development, cognitive development

This was helpful in the lesson planning process.

Awareness of the relationship between human development to the capacity to change (Belmonte; Calder Stegemann, 2014)

This was helpful in the context of life-long learning and parenting.

The ability to translate cognitive, affective, and social processes into teaching and learning experiences (Belmonte, 2015)

This was helpful in the lesson planning process and in instructional practice.

Psychosocial and Cognitive Development Theories Perspicacity

Knowing psychosocial and cognitive development theories was helpful when lesson planning and helpful in my role as a parent.

Consideration of differences such as:
Multiple Intelligence
Learning Styles

Considering these differences helped in lesson planning, setting up the seating of students in the classroom, and in instructional practice.

Responsiveness to Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Such responsiveness helped in communicating with stakeholders, in planning lessons and instructional activities, and in daily instructional practices.

Cognizance of Learning Theories:

This cognizance is helpful in class management, lesson planning, and selecting media for lessons, collaborating with colleagues.

Familiarity with Motivation

Class management and parenting.

Attentiveness to Classroom Management  and Parenting Styles:

Class management and parenting.

The Track Record of Educational Psychology in Improving How You Learn The research and literature address track record of how educational psychology can improve learning. For example, Deemer (2009) discussed a study that explored the concept of using psychology tenants to address problems that arise in education settings. In this 2009 study, participants who were graduate level students enrolled in an educational psychology course reported that educational psychology knowledge could be used to solve problems that arise in classroom settings. A 2011 study explored the question of the extent to which pre-service teachers could integrate principles of educational psychology in instructional practices Participants reported that they could recognize “implications of educational psychology within teacher strategies” (Faircloth & He, 2011, p. 12). Wrapping Up Whether you are a teacher, a preservice teacher, a lifelong learner, or both, you are involved in a complex journey. Why venture forward without a chart, or a boat for that matter? The pillars of educational psychology might be both the chart and the boat to support you on your learning journey. Views and opinions stated herein are the individual's and not necessarily those of the University.

References:

Belmonte, L. (2015). Refining pedagogy with a humanistic psychology of cognitive mediation. Transylvanian Journal of Psychology, 16(1), 71-84.

Buehl, M. M., & Fives, H. (2011). Best Practices in Educational Psychology: Using Evolving Concept Maps as Instructional and Assessment Tools. Teaching Educational Psychology, 7(1), 62-87. Calder Stegemann, K. J. (2014). Confessions of an educational psychologist. Frontiers in Psychology, 51-6. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00892 Deemer, S. A. (2009). Using Action Research Methodology to Unite Theory and Practice. Teaching Educational Psychology, 3(3). Retrieved from ERIC Dembro, M. H. (1978). Parent education: Implications for educational psychology. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Ontario. Educational Psychology. (2014). Funk & Wagnall’s New World Encyclopedia, 1p. 1. Faircloth, B., He, Y., & Higgins, H. (2011). The Impact of Service-Learning-Type Experiences on Preservice Teachers' Integration of Principles of Educational Psychology. Teaching Educational Psychology, 7(1), 1-26. Retrieved from ERIC Krull, E., Koni, I., & Oras, K. (2013). Impact on student teachers' conception of learning and teaching from studying a course in educational psychology. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 41(2), 218-231. Moreno, R. (2010). Educational psychology. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Noh, N. M., Siraj, S., Jamil, M. M., Husin, Z., & Sapar, A. A. (2015). Design of Guidelines on the Learning Psychology in the Use of Facebook as a Medium for Teaching & Learning in Secondary School. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 14(1), 39-44. Patrick, H., Anderman, L. H., Bruening, P. S., & Duffin, L. C. (2011).The Role of Educational Psychology in Teacher Education: Three Challenges for Educational Psychologists. Educational Psychologist, 46(2), 71-83. Psychology. (2015). In Columbia University and P. Lagasse, The Columbia Encyclopedia. New York, NY: Columbia University Press.  Smith, P.L.,& Ragan, T.J. (2005). Instructional Design (3rd ed). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Jossey-Bass Education Snowman, J. & McCown, R. (2013). Ed Psych. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth

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The Psychological Sciences major provides a broad foundation in psychology, but also provides maximum flexibility in psychology course selection. Students learn about applied and basic aspects of psychology as well as have a chance to take advanced courses that give an authentic experience in diverse areas of psychology. This major leaves plenty of space for additional courses in other areas of interest and provides excellent preparation for graduate and professional programs. This program is often chosen by students interested in careers as therapists or in other human services areas, or by students who plan careers in other areas of psychology, business, or health. 

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Psychological Science Major Change (CODO) Requirements     

Degree Requirements

120 credits required, departmental/program major course requirements (36 credits).

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.3 is required for all courses used to meet major (Areas A-C) requirements.

A) Psychology Required Courses (9 credits)

  • PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Credits: 3.00 (satisfies Human Cultures: Behavioral & Social Sciences for core)
  • PSY 20100 - Introduction To Statistics In Psychology Credits: 3.00 ♦
  • PSY 20300 - Introduction To Research Methods In Psychology Credits: 3.00 ♦

B) Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Select two courses from each of the following groups.

  • PSY 20000 - Introduction To Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3.00
  • PSY 22200 - Introduction To Behavioral Neuroscience Credits: 3.00
  • PSY 31400 - Introduction To Learning Credits: 3.00
  • PSY 23500 - Child Psychology Credits: 3.00
  • PSY 24000 - Introduction To Social Psychology Credits: 3.00
  • PSY 27200 - Introduction To Industrial-Organizational Psychology Credits: 3.00
  • PSY 35000 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3.00

C) Additional Psychology Courses (15 credits)

Select five additional 3-credit Psychology courses (15 credits) numbered 30000-59900. PSY 31400 & PSY 35000 may NOT be used to satisfy Area C and only one of the following 3-credit courses may be used for Area C: PSY 39000, PSY 39100, PSY 39800, PSY 49200, or PSY 49800.  (PSY courses in this section may also satisfy some Selective Requirements)

Courses numbered 30000 or higher from locations other than Purdue-WL cannot be used to fulfill requirement C unless the outside course has been officially designated as equivalent to an approved Purdue-WL PSY course numbered 30000 or higher; other courses will be reviewed for approval on an ad hoc basis.

Optional Concentration

Research-Focused Honors Optional Concentration for PSYS & BBS    

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (31-68 credits)

  • COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication Credits: 3.00 ♦ (satisfies Oral Communication for core)
  • ENGL 10600 - First Year Composition With Conferences Credits: 4.00 ♦ (satisfies Written Communication and Information Literacy for core) or
  • ENGL 10800 - First Year Composition Credits: 3.00 ♦ (satisfies Written Communication and Information Literacy for core) or
  • HONR 19903 - Interdisciplinary Approaches In Writing Credits: 3.00 ♦ (satisfies Written Communication and Information Literacy for core)
  • MA 15300 - College Algebra Credits: 3.00 ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core) or
  • MA 15800 - Precalculus - Functions And Trigonometry Credits: 3.00 ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core) or
  • MA 16010 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 3.00 ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core) or
  • MA 16100 - Plane Analytic Geometry And Calculus I Credits: 5.00 ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core) or
  • MA 16500 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I Credits: 4.00 ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core)
  • Cultural/International Diversity Selective - Credit Hours: 0.00 -16.00 credits
  • Economics/Finance Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Management & Leadership Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00 ( IF PSY 27200 is selected for PSYS Major Area B, this requirement is satisfied.)

*Natural Sciences, Math, & Information Technology Selectives must total 9 or more credits.

  • Natural Sciences, Math, & Information Technology Selective - select from  Group 1  list - Credit Hours: 2.00 - 4.00*  (IF course chosen is also on University Science Core list, one Science Core requirement will be satisfied) 
  • Natural Sciences, Math, & Information Technology Selective - Credit Hours: 2.00 - 5.00*  (IF course chosen is also on University Science Core list, one Science Core requirement will be satisfied.) 
  • Natural Sciences, Math, & Information Technology Selective - Credit Hours: 1.00 - 5.00*; Must have lab component unless one of the other courses selected has lab component.   (IF course chosen is also on University Science Technology & Society Core list, then Science Technology & Society core requirement will be satisfied)
  • Social Ethics Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00  (IF PSY 46400 or PSY 58100 is chosen for PSYS Major Area C, this requirement is satisfied.)
  • Human Cultures: Humanities core - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00  (IF a foreign language is chosen for Cultural/International Diversity Selective, this requirement is satisfied.) (satisfies Humanities for core)
  • Science - Credit Hours: 2.00-5.00  (IF course chosen for Selective Group 1 is also on University Science Core list, this requirement is satisfied.) (satisfies Science for core)
  • Science - Credit Hours: 2.00-5.00  (IF course chosen for Selective Group 2 is also on University Science Core list, this requirement is satisfied.) (satisfies Science for core)
  • Science, Technology & Society - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00 (IF course chosen for Selective is also on University Science, Technology & Society Core list, this requirement is satisfied.)

Electives (16-53 credits)

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Psychological Sciences Supplemental Information    

GPA Requirements

  • 2.0 GPA required for graduation.

Course Requirements and Notes

  • Courses that satisfy University Core requirements may also be used to satisfy Selective requirements, if applicable.
  • Courses that satisfy major requirements (Areas A-C) may also be used to satisfy Selective requirements, if applicable.

Pass/No Pass Policy

  • A student may elect the Pass / Not-Pass grading option for elective courses only, unless an academic unit requires that a specific departmental course/s be taken Pass / Not-Pass.  Students may elect to take University Core Curriculum courses Pass / Not-Pass; however, some major Plans of Study require courses that also fulfill UCC foundational outcomes.  In such cases, students may not elect the Pass / Not-Pass option.  A maximum of 24 credits of elective courses under the Pass / Not-pass grading option can be used toward graduation requirements. For further information, students should refer to the College of Health and Human Sciences Pass / Not-Pass Policy.

Transfer Credit Policy

Courses numbered 30000 or higher from locations other than Purdue-WL cannot be used to satisfy Major Requirement Area C unless the outside course has been officially designated as equivalent to an approved Purdue-WL PSY course numbered 30000 or higher; other courses will be reviewed for approval on an ad hoc basis.

University Requirements

University core requirements, for a complete listing of university core course selectives, visit the provost’s website ..

  • Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)
  • Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)
  • Information Literacy (IL)
  • Oral Communication (OC)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
  • Science #1 (SCI)
  • Science #2 (SCI)
  • Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
  • Written Communication (WC) 

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The civics literacy proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry. for more information visit the civics literacy proficiency  website..

To obtain the Civics Literacy Proficiency, students will complete an educational activity as part of their chosen Civics Literacy Pathway and pass the Purdue Civics knowledge test.  The knowledge test can be completed at any time while the pathway is being perused.  There are three different pathways:

  • Civics Event pathway - Attend six approved civics-related events and pass the required exam; or
  • Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required exam; or
  • Approved course pathway - Complete  one of the following approved courses  and pass the required exam.

More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue .

Upper Level Requirement

  • Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
  • Students should be able to fulfill most , if not all , of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.

Additional Information

  • Students may NOT major in both Psychological Sciences (PSYS) and Brain & Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Sample 4-Year Plan

Fall 1st year.

  • PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Credits: 3.00 ♦
  • COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication Credits: 3.00 ♦
  • MA 15300 - College Algebra Credits: 3.00 ♦ or
  • MA 15800 - Precalculus - Functions And Trigonometry Credits: 3.00 ♦ or
  • MA 16010 - Applied Calculus I Credits: 3.00 ♦ or
  • MA 16100 - Plane Analytic Geometry And Calculus I Credits: 5.00 ♦ or
  • MA 16500 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I Credits: 4.00 ♦
  • Cultural/International Diversity Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00

15-17 Credits

Spring 1st year.

  • ENGL 10600 - First Year Composition With Conferences Credits: 4.00 ♦ or
  • ENGL 10800 - First Year Composition Credits: 3.00  ♦ or
  • HONR 19903 - Interdisciplinary Approaches In Writing Credits: 3.00 ♦
  • PSYS Major Area B2 ♦ - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Cultural/International Diversity Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00 
  • NSM&IT Selective + Science #1  - Credit Hours: 3.00 

15 - 16 Credits

Fall 2nd year.

  • PSYS Major Area B1 ♦ - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • NSM&IT Selective + Science #2 - Credit Hours: 3.00

Spring 2nd Year

  • Human Cultures: Humanities core - Credit Hours: 3.00

Fall 3rd Year

  • PSYS Major Area C - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • NSM&IT Selective + Sci, Tech, & Society - Credit Hours: 3.00

Spring 3rd Year

  • Social Ethics Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00

Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th year.

  • Management & Leadership Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00

Pre-Requisite Information

For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here .

World Language Courses

World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS=Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish)

Critical Course

The ♦ course is considered critical.

In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.”

The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion.

Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the  College Navigator tool , provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the  U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard .

Jennifer Margaret Katzenstein

Jennifer Margaret Katzenstein , PhD

Pediatric neuropsychology, pediatric psychology.

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Professional titles.

  • Director of Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Social Work at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  • Co-Director of the Center for Behavioral Health at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Katzenstein is the director of psychology , neuropsychology and social work, and co-director of the Center for Behavioral Health at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Katzenstein was honored for Excellence in Service and Professionalism at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for 2020. Previously, Dr. Katzenstein was a private practitioner and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine/Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis where she provided neuropsychological evaluations, consultations and academic coaching for children and adolescents.

After graduating from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, she completed a pediatric internship and fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Katzenstein is board certified in pediatric neuropsychology and clinical neuropsychology.

Centers and Institutes

  • Institute for Brain Protection Sciences at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
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  • Meet Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Bullying Prevention, WFTS -TV (November 23, 2020)
  • U.S. surgeon general declares ‘youth mental health crisis’ amid COVID, Tampa Bay Times (December 10, 2021)
  • Substance abuse in kids on the rise, health experts share red flags to watch for, WFTS -TV (April 7, 2022)
  • Johns Hopkins All Children’s raises awareness, money for pediatric mental health center, St. Pete Catalyst (April 11, 2022)
  • Helping Your Teen Cope with Stress and Anxiety, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine (May 3, 2022)
  • A Small Reduction in Smartphone Use Can Make a Big Difference for Mental Health, Verywell Health (May 13, 2022)
  • Talking to children about the Texas school shooting, WTVT – TV (May 25, 2022)
  • Tampa Bay experts share tips for talking to your kids about mass shootings, Tampa Bay Times (May 25, 2022)
  • Parents, experts share advice on talking to children about Texas school shooting, WFTS -TV (May 25, 2022)
  • How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary Things Like the School Shooting, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine (June 8, 2022)
  • Study: Active shooter drills can cause more harm than good for children, WTSP -TV (July 20, 2022)
  • Talking to your kids about school shootings, WTSP -TV (August 22, 2022)
  • Increasing awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month, WTVT – TV (September 1, 2022)
  • Task force recommends anxiety screenings for children as young as 8, WTVT – TV (October 12, 2022)
  • A study finds more kids struggling with suicidal thoughts. Florida hospitals see it firsthand, WUSF Radio (December 7, 2022)
  • More children showing up to hospitals with suicidal thoughts, WTVT – TV (December 9, 2022)
  • Nashville school shooting has parents facing difficult but needed conversations with kids, WFTS -TV (March 28, 2023)
  • CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance report highlights increased mental health crisis in teens, WFTS -TV (May 8, 2023)
  • APA Panel issues new guidance on social media use for kids, WTVT – TV (May 10, 2023)
  • 5 tips to help Tampa Bay parents with their teens’ mental health, Tampa Bay Times (May 15, 2023)
  • US Surgeon General issues warning for kids using social media, WFTS -TV (May 23, 2023)
  • U.S. Surgeon General warns parents about the impact of social media on teenager’s mental health, WTVT – TV (May 24, 2023)
  • Back-to-School Transitions By Age and Stage, Parents Magazine  (August 1, 2023)
  • Why 2 hours per day is the ideal amount of time on social media, and how to handle it with your kids, WFTS -TV (August 4, 2023)
  • Should parents keep their kids off social media?, WTVT – TV (August 16, 2023)
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August 22, 2024

Pitt Education Welcomes 11 New Faculty Members

As the 2024-25 academic year begins, 11 new faculty members are joining the ranks of the talented scholars at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education.

The incoming faculty members have expertise in a wide range of subjects, including higher education access and policy, critical youth development, special education, and chronic disease prevention.

“I am thrilled to welcome our new colleagues to our School of Education,” says Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher , the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of Pitt Education. “Each of them are outstanding researchers and practitioners in their fields with an impressive dedication to igniting learning for all. I look forward to them sharing their expertise with our students, engaging in our scholarly community, forming new collaborations and partnerships, and joining in our commitment to equity and justice.”

Department of Educational Foundations, Organizations, and Policy

Rosa maria acevedo.

Assistant Professor of Practice

Rosa Maria Acevedo has 20 years of experience in providing greater access and opportunities to marginalized students in postsecondary education. Driven by her background as a first-generation college student and diasporic Puerto Rican woman, Acevedo is a critical scholar who investigates the mobility experiences of vulnerable populations, particularly low-income ethnoracially minoritized students abroad.

Most recently, Acevedo was the associate dean of students, director of horizons student support services, and interim director of the Latino Cultural Center at Purdue University. At Purdue, she created, led, and instructed a global leadership study abroad curriculum in Morocco, South Africa, Costa Rica, Greece, Spain, and Cuba.

Acevedo has a PhD from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; a master’s in public administration from the University of Michigan; and a bachelor’s in political science from Bowling Green State University.

Sergio A. Gonzalez

Assistant Professor

As an assistant professor of higher education specializing in critical qualitative methods, Sergio A. Gonzalez is interested in understanding the lived experiences of historically marginalized individuals, specifically queer and trans People of Color within educational environments. 

As a first-generation academic, Gonzalez’s experiences in undergraduate and graduate school shaped how he shows up in community and navigates academia. His interdisciplinary research is informed by Women of Color Feminisms, specifically Black and Queer feminist ideologies, Chicana/Latina feminisms, and Jotería Studies within higher education scholarship. 

Prior to the Pitt School of Education, Gonzalez was an assistant professor at Duquesne University. He earned a PhD in higher education and Master of Arts in applied gender studies from Claremont Graduate University; a Master of Education in postsecondary administration and student affairs from the University of Southern California; and a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from Manhattanville College. 

Brett Ranon Nachman

Through his scholarship and practice, Brett Ranon Nachman explores how colleges can cultivate more equitable learning experiences for underrepresented students , such as those with autism or disabilities, community college transfers, and LGBTQIA+ students. 

Nachman is director of research for College Autism Network, a non-profit organization that elevates autism advocacy, research, and training. He is also the co-principal investigator for Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experiences of Success, a national study cataloging the experiences of hundreds of autistic learners.

Nachman was previously an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas, a postdoctoral research scholar at North Carolina State University’s Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, a graduate assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an adjunct faculty member at multiple institutions. He earned a PhD and master’s in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Arizona State University; and an associate’s degree in journalism from Scottsdale Community College.

Nicholas C. Neupauer

Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice

For the last 17 years, Nicholas C. Neupauer has been president of Butler County Community College (BC3), which has been ranked as the No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania nine times since 2015. Under Neupauer’s leadership, BC3 grew into a regional institution, opening six campus locations in northwestern Pennsylvania.

As visiting assistant professor of practice, Neupauer will focus on community college leadership, strategic planning, and organizational and crisis communication. In addition to his new role at Pitt Education, Neupauer is interim vice president of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. 

Neupauer has received many awards over the years for his teaching, community service, leadership, and communication. He has a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, a master’s degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate from West Virginia University.

Department of Health and Human Development

Deanna a. ibrahim.

Deanna A. Ibrahim ’s research focuses on youth’s critical consciousness development; in other words, their ability to recognize structural inequities and engage in sociopolitical action. She primarily examines arts-based youth programming and has created research-practice partnerships with youth-serving arts organizations in New York, Rhode Island, and Washington. 

An interdisciplinary researcher, Ibrahim’s work is informed by the fields of education, developmental psychology, critical pedagogy, community psychology, creative youth development, and arts education.

Prior to joining Pitt Education, Ibrahim earned a PhD in applied psychology from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Development, and Education at New York University. She received her bachelor’s in psychology and theatre from Muhlenberg College and is trained as a teaching artist and creative facilitator, dancer, and theatre artist.

Duck-chul Lee

Professor and Director of the Physical Activity Research Center

As a physical activity epidemiologist, Duck-chul (DC) Lee researches the health benefits of movement, fitness, and aerobic and resistance exercise training on clinical biomarkers, chronic disease prevention, and longevity. 

In addition to his role as professor, Lee is director of the school’s new Physical Activity Research Center (PARC). Carrying on the legacy of the school’s former Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center, PARC aims to improve human health and quality of life by generating meaningful physical activity research data, training future leaders in physical activity research, and implementing evidence-based practice into sustainable active lifestyles for everyone. 

Prior to joining Pitt Education, Lee was a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Iowa State University’s College of Human Sciences. He received a PhD in physical activity epidemiology from Seoul National University in South Korea and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the University of South Carolina.

Zack Wilson

Zack Wilson joined the Pitt School of Education faculty as a visiting professor in 2023 and was promoted to assistant professor of practice. His research is focused on the use of wearable technology to estimate activity levels and energy expenditure.

Wilson is a two-time Pitt Education alumnus, having earned both a PhD in exercise physiology and a master’s degree in health, physical activity, and chronic disease from the school. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Slippery Rock University.

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading

Ghirmay alazar.

Visiting Assistant Professor

A life-long learner and educator, Ghirmay Alazar recently moved to Pittsburgh from Indianapolis, Indiana, where he worked as a director of student services in an urban school district and as associate faculty at Indiana University. Alazar’s research interests include teacher leadership, teacher’s collective efficacy, and executive function skills and neuroscience.

Born in Eritrea, a country in eastern Africa, Alazar came to the United States in 1989 and began his education as an English language learner. His experience with mentoring at-risk students inspired him to pursue teaching and earn a master’s in special education from Regis University. After some experience in the classroom, Alazar became curious about improving the support of students with special needs, which led him to earn a PhD in educational leadership and policy from the University of Denver. 

Johanna Higgins

Johanna Higgins is an assistant professor of practice in applied behavior analysis and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-D and will teach courses in special education practices and applied behavior analysis. Through her research, Higgins examines the use of naturalistic-developmental-behavioral interventions and supporting caregivers of young children who are at risk for or diagnosed with autism. 

Higgins is an alumna of the Pitt School of Education, where she earned her Master of Education and PhD in early intervention with a specialization in autism. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from The College of Wooster.

JoVonne Tabb

JoVonne Tabb has experience teaching in K-12 settings and adult day programs and has conducted advanced research and instruction at the university level. Her work incorporates inclusive and equitable education practices, particularly for marginalized communities.

Drawing on her background in special education and applied behavior analysis, Tabb’s research seeks to address the impact of racial and cultural factors on assessment, intervention, and educational outcomes for students with disabilities. She emphasizes gathering comprehensive feedback and data to inform evidence-based interventions and instructional strategies.

Tabb has a PhD in special education with a focus on assessment and learning from Duquesne University and is currently pursuing her Board Certified Behavior Analyst Doctoral certification.

Kaylee Wynkoop

Kaylee Wynkoop has over 20 years of experience in the education field, having worked as a substitute teacher, special education teacher, educational consultant, and university educator. Her passions center around teaching and training in-service and pre-service educators to best support students with disabilities and to help improve adult outcomes for children with disabilities.

Prior to Pitt Education, Wynkoop was an assistant professor of special education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is also the founder of Raising Expectations for Exceptional Futures (REEF) Consulting, LLC, and previously worked for the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistant Network.

Wynkoop completed a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Miami University before earning her a Master of Education and PhD in special education from Pitt Education.

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Master of science in psychology, description and outcomes.

The Master of Science in Psychology program provides you with a unique opportunity to balance the rich tradition of the past with exciting contemporary applications of psychology. The curriculum focuses on the processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior, and core knowledge, theories, and research in the discipline.

Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s  State Licensure and Certifications  site to view program and state-specific licensure information. Refer to the Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams section for additional program disclosure information.

Concentrations

You will select one of four areas of concentration: general psychology, addictions, forensic psychology, or industrial/organizational psychology. You will complete both master's-level core courses and concentration courses, which provide a comprehensive education in psychological theory and practice, and work on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist you in meeting your personal and professional goals in the chosen concentration area.

The general psychology concentration is designed to expose you to a generalist approach to the broad field of psychology. This concentration addresses current broad paradigms such as behavioral approaches, neuropsychological perspectives and technologies, issues in psychopathology, and current and historical information in the area of cognitive psychology. In addition, you will gain knowledge in the use of qualitative analysis, thereby building on your knowledge base of the basic “tools” involved in the scientific approach to understanding psychology.

The addictions concentration provides you with the opportunity to study the principles of addictions counseling, group counseling, psychopharmacology, and co-occurring disorders. Theories are taught with an emphasis on application so that you understand how to use your knowledge to help clients toward recovery.

The forensic psychology concentration is designed to prepare you to work in a variety of forensic settings and with various populations within the criminal and civil legal systems. Courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge of theory, methods, training, and practice of forensic psychology. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities in forensic psychology, as well as legal, diversity, sociocultural, and ethical issues faced by practitioners in the field.

The industrial/organizational psychology concentration is designed for working professionals who seek to broaden their knowledge and apply the principles of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology in business and organizational settings. The program offers a rigorous exploration of the theories, methods, and practice of industrial/organizational psychology. Specifically, you will explore workplace motivation and attitudes, employee training, evaluation and leadership, organizational behavior, and human resource management.

Tracks of Study

In any of the concentrations, you may elect to complete a thesis as the program's culminating experience or choose the Master's Capstone in Psychology. The thesis track contains two thesis development courses and extends the program by at least one term. A thesis is not required; however, you should consult with your Student Advisor to determine how the thesis track fits with your career goals.

Program Length

The Master of Science in Psychology program consists of a minimum of 60, 65, 70, or 75 quarter credit hours, depending on your track of study. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a master of science degree.

Program Outcomes

  • Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills: Understand how contemporary theories relate to real-world situations in various psychology professions in the selected area of concentration.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Critically evaluate and apply psychological theories, as well as theories from the selected area of concentration, and concepts to various client-based situations within the field of psychology.
  • Research and Application: Apply theoretical and conceptual foundations of psychology as they relate to the selected area of concentration to arrive at evidence-based professional practice strategies.
  • Professionalism and Ethics: Apply ethical, legal, individual, and sociocultural standards and guidelines set forth within the selected area of concentration and field of psychology.

Professional Competencies

In addition to the discipline-specific outcomes, professional competencies are integrated throughout your academic program. You can review the professional competencies associated with your academic program in the Professional Competencies section of this Catalog.

Program Availability

For program availability, please refer to the U.S. State and Other Approvals section and Program Availability Information .

Admissions Requirements

You must meet the below admissions requirements in addition to Purdue Global's general requirements .

Before enrolling in this program, you must submit a Career Outcomes Survey for approval. You may be asked for additional information based on the results of your survey. If your career goals do not align with the outcomes of the program, you will be denied admission.

Before enrolling in either the  addictions or industrial/organizational psychology concentration requiring a practicum or field placement rotation, you must pass a criminal background check .

Progression Requirements

  • You can enroll in no more than three courses per term.
Course List
Code Title Credits
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Ethics for Addictions Professionals5
Chemical and Psychological Dependency Counseling5
Psychopharmacology5
Group Counseling5
Advanced Addictions Counseling5
Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatments5
Addictions Practicum I5
Addictions Practicum II5
Industrial/Organizational Field Placement5
Master's Capstone in Psychology5
Master's Research and Thesis I5
Master's Research and Thesis II5
  • You must declare your choice of thesis or Master's Capstone in Psychology by the end of the second term.

Master's Capstone in Psychology Track

You must successfully complete PS598 Master's Capstone in Psychology , a written course covering the core curriculum and concentration courses. 

This capstone course provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate and apply the skills and knowledge accumulated throughout your program. You will develop a research proposal related to current topics and challenges in the field of psychology, thus demonstrating mastery of program outcomes. Your proposal will include a literature review, a testable hypothesis, and an empirical method for testing the hypothesis.

Thesis Track

You will be required to develop and submit, in writing, a formal proposal for research in psychology to your chosen thesis committee, which is made up of a chairperson and two additional members, all of whom must be terminally degreed psychology faculty members from Purdue Global. It is acceptable to have one terminally degreed faculty member from outside the University's psychology program or from an outside, accredited institution of higher learning with the approval of the Chair of the Master of Science in Psychology program.

Subsequent to the proposal, you will submit the final draft of your research project to the thesis committee for review and orally present your results during a scheduled thesis defense hearing. The research report shall be prepared according to the University's guidelines and the final, approved product shall be submitted to appropriate personnel for binding and acquisition.

You will take PS601 Master's Research and Thesis I  and PS602 Master's Research and Thesis II , 10-week courses designed to allow you to begin the first steps of your thesis design and complete your thesis. Should you feel you are unable to complete the prescribed requirements for either course in 10 weeks, you must contact your Student Advisor in order to gain an extension in the course. An extension is granted by enrolling in PS601A Master's Research and Thesis I or PS602A Master's Research and Thesis II , and enrollment in these courses will only be granted at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Chair of your thesis committee.

If an extension is granted, the University will not charge tuition for PS601A Master's Research and Thesis I or PS602A Master's Research and Thesis II , but you will be required to pay the normal resource fee.

If you are unable to complete PS601 Master's Research and Thesis I or PS602 Master's Research and Thesis II , you will be permitted to enter the comprehensive exam track.

Practicum or Field Placement Requirements

If you are enrolling in a program that requires completion of a practicum or field placement, you are responsible for locating a site in which to complete those hours. Three months prior to the beginning of the term in which you wish to enroll in practicum/field placement courses, you must submit the appropriate application form to the Behavioral and Social Sciences Clinical Placement Team. Applications that are not complete will not be accepted.  You must complete all prepracticum or prefield placement requirements, including orientation, and have permission of the Clinical Placement Team in order to enroll in a course that includes completion of practicum or field placement hours. A list of requirements is available from the Clinical Placement Team.

You should be aware that health care organizations may have specific requirements regarding vaccination against communicable diseases including COVID and Influenza. Failure to comply with requirements could interfere with the opportunity to complete a required practicum, fieldwork, or internship experience, may delay graduation or lead to an inability to complete your program, and could impact future employment opportunities.

Addictions Concentration

If you are enrolled in the addictions concentration, you will take PS535 Addictions Practicum I  and PS536 Addictions Practicum II .

  • If you feel that you may not be able to complete the PS535 Addictions Practicum I  prescribed requirements in 10 weeks, you must contact the Clinical Placement Team in order to receive an extension in the course. I f an extension is granted, you will enroll in PS535A Addictions Practicum I Extension and/or PS535B Addictions Practicum I Extension which will allow you up to 20 extra weeks to complete the requirements of PS535 Addictions Practicum I . Enrollment in these courses will only be granted at the discretion of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
  • If you feel that you may not be able to complete the PS536 Addictions Practicum II prescribed requirements in 10 weeks, you must contact the Clinical Placement Team in order to gain an extension in the course. If an extension is granted, you will enroll in PS536A Addictions Practicum II Extension and/or PS536B Addictions Practicum II Extension which will allow you up to 20 extra weeks to complete the requirements of PS536 Addictions Practicum II . Enrollment in these courses will only be granted at the discretion of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Note: Indiana students are required to obtain 700 hours of university-sponsored practicum to seek state licensure as an addiction counselor.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration

If you feel that you may not be able to complete the PS545 Industrial/Organizational Field Placement  prescribed requirements in 10 weeks, you must contact the Clinical Placement Team in order to gain an extension in the course. If an extension is granted, you will enroll in PS559 Practicum Field Placement Extension , which will allow you 10 extra weeks to complete the requirements of PS545 Industrial/Organizational Field Placement . Enrollment in this course will only be granted at the discretion of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams

Certification and licensure boards have state-specific educational requirements for programs that lead to a license or certification that is a precondition for employment. Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information.

Licensure-track programs may limit enrollment to students in certain states; please see Purdue Global’s Program Availability Information to determine enrollment eligibility.

Optional certifications may be available, such as the Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Credential. You are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Such requirements may change during the course of your program. You are not automatically certified in any way upon program completion. Although certain programs are designed to prepare you to take various optional certification exams, Purdue Global cannot guarantee you will be eligible to take these exams or become certified. Your eligibility may depend on your work experience, completion of education and/or degree requirements, not having a criminal record, and meeting other certification requirements.

The Master of Science in Psychology is not focused on the clinical practice of psychology and does not lead to licensure or certification as a psychologist, mental health counselor, or therapist.

The Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC). The NASAC can be contacted at:

44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: 703-562-0211 Website: http://nasacaccreditation.org

The NAADAC (Association for Addiction Professionals) has designated Purdue Global as an Approved Education Provider for meeting nationally approved standards for the addiction counseling profession . Students who complete the Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in addictions program will meet the coursework requirements to take NAADAC’s Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) certification examination .

Note that additional requirements must also be completed to take the MAC examination, including degree, field experience, and licensure requirements. Refer to  http://www.naadac.org/mac  for full eligibility requirements.

The NAADAC can be contacted at:

44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: 703-741-7686 Website: http://naadac.org

Forensic Psychology

General psychology, industrial/organizational psychology - nonpracticum, industrial/organizational psychology - practicum.

The 🌐 icon appears in the title of traditional courses that are also available as a set of module courses. Module course availability may be limited to certain academic calendars. See Course Types for information about module courses.

Thesis Track Requirements

Concentration courses are completed within the open electives requirement of the degree plan.

Students in this program are required to select a concentration.

Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Ethics for Addictions Professionals5
Master's Research and Thesis I5
Master's Research and Thesis II5
Total Core Requirements40
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses35
Total Open Elective Requirements35
Concentration Requirements: Addictions
Chemical and Psychological Dependency Counseling
Psychopharmacology
Group Counseling
Advanced Addictions Counseling
Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatments
Addictions Practicum I
Addictions Practicum II
TOTAL CREDITS75
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Research and Thesis I5
Master's Research and Thesis II5
Total Core Requirements40
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses25
Total Open Elective Requirements25
Concentration Requirements: Forensic Psychology
Foundations of Psychopathology
Principles of Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology and the Law
Theories of Criminal Behavior
Advanced Principles of Forensic Psychology
TOTAL CREDITS65
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Research and Thesis I5
Master's Research and Thesis II5
Total Core Requirements40
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses25
Total Open Elective Requirements25
Concentration Requirements: General Psychology
Qualitative Analysis
Learning and Behavior
Neuropsychology
Foundations of Psychopathology
Cognitive Psychology
TOTAL CREDITS65
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Research and Thesis I5
Master's Research and Thesis II5
Total Core Requirements40
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses25
Total Open Elective Requirements25
Concentration Requirements: Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Nonpracticum
Industrial/Organizational Theory and Development
Organizational Management and Behavior
Workplace Motivation and Attitudes
Organizational Leadership - Management, Training, and Evaluation
Human Resources Management
TOTAL CREDITS65
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Research and Thesis I5
Master's Research and Thesis II5
Total Core Requirements40
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses30
Total Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Requirements: Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Practicum
Industrial/Organizational Theory and Development
Organizational Management and Behavior
Workplace Motivation and Attitudes
Organizational Leadership - Management, Training, and Evaluation
Human Resources Management
Industrial/Organizational Field Placement
TOTAL CREDITS70

Master's Capstone in Psychology Track Requirements

Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Ethics for Addictions Professionals5
Master's Capstone in Psychology5
Total Core Requirements35
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses35
Total Open Elective Requirements35
Concentration Requirements: Addictions
Chemical and Psychological Dependency Counseling
Psychopharmacology
Group Counseling
Advanced Addictions Counseling
Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatments
Addictions Practicum I
Addictions Practicum II
TOTAL CREDITS70
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Capstone in Psychology5
Total Core Requirements35
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses25
Total Open Elective Requirements25
Concentration Requirements: Forensic Psychology
Foundations of Psychopathology
Principles of Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology and the Law
Theories of Criminal Behavior
Advanced Principles of Forensic Psychology
TOTAL CREDITS60
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Capstone in Psychology5
Total Core Requirements35
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses25
Total Open Elective Requirements25
Concentration Requirements: General Psychology
Qualitative Analysis
Learning and Behavior
Neuropsychology
Foundations of Psychopathology
Cognitive Psychology
TOTAL CREDITS60
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Capstone in Psychology5
Total Core Requirements35
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses25
Total Open Elective Requirements25
Concentration Requirements: Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Nonpracticum
Industrial/Organizational Theory and Development
Organizational Management and Behavior
Workplace Motivation and Attitudes
Organizational Leadership - Management, Training, and Evaluation
Human Resources Management
TOTAL CREDITS60
Course List
Code Title Credits
Core Requirements
Foundations of Professional Psychology5
Applied Statistics for Psychology5
Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology5
Advanced Research Methods5
Testing, Measurement, and Assessment5
Life Span Development5
Master's Capstone in Psychology5
Total Core Requirements35
Open Elective Requirements
Concentration Courses30
Total Open Elective Requirements30
Concentration Requirements: Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Practicum
Industrial/Organizational Theory and Development
Organizational Management and Behavior
Workplace Motivation and Attitudes
Organizational Leadership - Management, Training, and Evaluation
Human Resources Management
Industrial/Organizational Field Placement
TOTAL CREDITS65

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Recapping summer 2024 at Purdue University Northwest

During summer 2024, Purdue University Northwest engaged its neighboring communities with impactful programming that celebrated and uplifted cultures, educated young children with hands-on activities and provided important school resources for families.

PNW students also excelled in national competition and the university received more recognitions for its standout academic programs.

Read on to catch up on the exciting events that marked summer 2024 at the region’s premier metropolitan university!

PNW earns designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

PNW Latino graduates are eligible to receive affinity stoles from PNW’s office of Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives to wear as a part of their commencement regalia. PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is the largest HSI in Indiana.

Purdue University Northwest was granted official designation by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in Indiana.

Furthermore, PNW serves the most Latino students among all Northwest Indiana higher education institutions.

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PNW unveils plan to establish major quantum commercialization center within the Roberts Impact Lab

A rendering of the exterior of the PNW Roberts Impact Lab is shown.

Purdue University Northwest is joining the Chicago region’s Bloch Tech Hub, a coalition of industry, academic, government and nonprofit stakeholders led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange.

Also, the university will collaborate with Bloch partners on a quantum commercialization center as part of the Roberts Impact Lab, a regional technology transfer and commercialization hub under development by PNW.

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PNW Civil Engineering students repeat as champs at national competition

Purdue Northwest Civil Engineering students, from left, Dylan Barthel, Natalia Briggs, Quinton Pender and Krish Zalavadia, pose together with their first-place trophies from the ASCE UESI Surveying national competition.

A team of four Purdue University Northwest Civil Engineering students with the university’s American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) chapter repeated as national champions in the ASCE Utility and Surveying Institute (UESI) Surveying collegiate competition.

The students competed alongside 15 other qualifying teams, beating out Clemson University and Penn State University for the top spot.

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PNW redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

PNW students work in a classroom space with Ying Luo, associate professor of Computer Information Technology.

Purdue University Northwest, through the College of Technology, earned redesignation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the U.S. National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

The recognition underscores PNW’s sustained commitment to a well-established cybersecurity program and high standards for education, research and future workforce development.

Read more About the Joint Recognition

Over 900 local children supported through PNW’s community backpack giveaways

Purdue University Northwest distributed more than 900 backpacks to local K-12 students at its Hammond and Westville campuses.

Purdue University Northwest hosted community backpack and school supply giveaways to support region K-12 schoolchildren’s education journeys with important school supplies.

With generous support from PNW campus community members and local for- and non-profit organizations, PNW benefited families with new backpacks, notebooks, folders, writing utensils and other core items.

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PNW cultural celebrations mark Juneteenth and Pride Month

PNW hosted Pride Fest during June 2024, with activities including tie-dyeing, bingo, trivia and more.

Partnering Purdue University Northwest campus units and external community organizations joined together to celebrate Juneteenth and PNW’s Pride Fest .

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the end of chattel slavery in the U.S. and offers a chance to reflect on collective efforts to address systemic oppressions.

Pride Fest, hosted in recognition of Pride Month (June), celebrated LGBTQ+ community members and their history, legacies, struggles and activism.

PNW summer camps engage local kids in active lessons

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest hosts several summer camps offering K-12 students hands-on experiences in nature.

Purdue University Northwest offered more than 20 summer camp programs for local K-12 students. Children were able to participate in a range of activities centered on lessons involving robotics, artificial intelligence, forensics, nursing, environmental sciences, psychology, sports and more.

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Psychology Concentration

Additional License: Pyschology 1 Grade Levels 5-12 REPA 3

Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information

Total Credit Hours – 18

2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Professional Education and Concentration course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).

Credit Hours
PSY 12000 – Elementary Psychology3
PSY 23500 – Child Psychology3
PSY 35000 – Abnormal Psychology3
PSY 20000 – Introduction to Cognitive Psychology 3
PSY 22200 – Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience3
Choose two selectivesCredit Hours
PSY 23900 – The Psychology of Women3
PSY 24000 – Introduction to Social Psychology3
PSY 24400 – Introduction to Human Sexuality3
PSY 27200 – Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology3
PSY 36600 – Issues in Developmental Psychology3
PSY 36700 – Adult Development and Aging3
PSY 38000 – Behavior Change Methods3
PSY 41800 – Understanding Autism3
PSY 42600 – Language Development3
PSY 44300 – Aggression and Violence3

Licensure Information

All Purdue University Teacher Education Program and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.

After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:

Psychology (5-12)

Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.

For additional information, please reference:

2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones

¹This concentration is an additional licensure program and can only be added to an existing license.

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