The Educational Psychology and Research (EPR) M.S.E. is a 31-37-credit-hour program which includes instruction in three different concentrations: Development & Learning (D&L), Research, Evaluation, Measurement and Statistics (REMS), and Sport & Exercise Psychology. 

The Development & Learning concentration prepares students for work in schools, nonprofit agencies, and other applied settings, or for future doctoral training. The program includes coursework in the areas of human development, learning and cognition, and educational research methods, as well as completion of a master's thesis or project. The M.S.E. is typically completed in 2-3 years of full-time study.

The Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics concentration prepares students for careers in educational measurement and quantitative methods. The program includes coursework in research methods, psychometrics, and statistical analysis, as well as completion of a master's thesis or project. Students typically complete the M.S.E. in 2-3 years of full-time study.

The Sport & Exercise Psychology concentration prepares students both for continued graduate study and employment within applied settings including sport (youth, college, coaching), exercise/fitness (YMCA, Parks & Rec, national chains), and health/wellness (clinical; hospital) programs. The Master’s degree program is structured so that students can progress in meeting requirements for the CMPC (i.e., Certified Mental Performance Consultant) credential if they choose, with regard to completing CMPC required courses and obtaining mentored consulting hours. The program includes coursework in the areas of human development and learning, sport psychology, stress management, and statistical analysis, as well as completion of a thesis or a capstone course. The M.S.E. is typically completed in 2-3 years of full-time study.

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet both the University and departmental admission requirements to be considered for the program.

University of Kansas Graduate Admission Requirements

• All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. 

Masters of Science in Education in Educational Psychology and Research Application Requirements

• A completed graduate application.
• Application fee.
• Official transcripts of all degree-granting post-secondary institutions you have attended and an official transcript for each degree earned.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Current resume or CV.
• Personal statement which addresses the following.
  • Why you are interested in this degree program, including what skills, competencies, and experiences you hope to gain in the program;
  • Your career goals and how this degree program relates to your career goals (that is, how you see this program preparing you to meet your career objectives);
  • Prior relevant educational, work, and research experiences; and
  • One research topic or issue that you would like to pursue in this program, including the faculty member with whom you would like to work, if known.

• Writing sample of your best academic work.

NOTE: These are the admission requirements in place at the time this catalog content was published.

The academic coursework described below includes 31-34 credit hours and is designed to fulfill degree requirements.

Development & Learning (D&L) Concentration 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Concentration courses are taken in addition to the required 10 core credit hours, which include EPSY 705, EPSY 715, EPSY 710, and EPSY 711.		10
Concentration Theoretical Focus
EPSY 807	Theories and Research in Human Learning	3
EPSY 802	Child Development	3
EPSY 818	Social Development	3
EPSY 800	Development during Youth and Adulthood	3
Concentration Neurological Focus		6
Students must take two courses from the following:
EPSY 836	Behavioral & Systems Neuroscience in Education
EPSY 837	The Neuroscience of Motivation and Emotional Behaviors
EPSY 838	Neurodevelopment of Executive Function
D&L Thesis or Project Options		3
Development and Learning students must complete either a master's thesis or master’s project. Each student must take a minimum of three master’s thesis or project credit hours. These credit hours allow students to focus on completing their thesis or project.
Total Hours		31

Psychological Counseling Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
KU Courses
EPSY 705	Human Development through the Lifespan	3
EPSY 715	Understanding Research in Education	3
EPSY 740	Counseling and Interviewing Skills	3
EPSY 825	Positive Psychotherapy and Strength-Based Counseling	3
EPSY 884	Capstone in Counseling Psychology	3
Transfer Credit- must meet KU Graduate Studies Transfer Requirements
EPSY 880	Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychology and Counseling (transfer credit from ZJNU 454002519: Professional Ethics in Counseling Psychology)	3
EPSY 846	Career Development (transfer credit from ZJNU 454002515: Career Counseling)	3
EPSY 875	Understanding Cultural & Individual Differences in Professional Psychology (transfer credit from ZJNU 454002514: Individual and Cultural differences in Professional Psychology)	3
EPSY 798	Special Course: _____ (transfer credit from ZJNU 454002520: Clinical Psychology)	3
EPSY 896	Seminar in: _____ (transfer credit from ZJNU 454002311: Special Topic on School Psychological )	3
Total Hours		30

Research, Evaluation, Methods, and Statistics (REMS) Concentration 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Concentration courses are taken in addition to the required 10 core credit hours, which include EPSY 705, EPSY 715, EPSY 710, and EPSY 711.		10
Concentration Focus
EPSY 807	Theories and Research in Human Learning	3
EPSY 725	Educational Measurement	3
EPSY 810	Regression and ANOVA: General Linear Models	3
REMS Electives		12
Students must take two elective courses in EPSY that reflects your area of interest.
Students must take two elective courses offered by departments outside of EPSY that reflects your area of interest. One course must be within the School of Education & Human Sciences and one course from anywhere within the university.
REMS Thesis		6
All REMS students must complete a master's thesis. Each student must take a minimum of six master’s thesis or project credit hours. These credit hours allow students to focus on completing their thesis or project.
Total Hours		37

Sport & Exercise Psychology Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Concentration courses are taken in addition to the required 10 core credit hours, which include EPSY 705, EPSY 715, EPSY 710, and EPSY 711.		10
Choose one Human Development/Learning course:		3
EPSY 800	Development during Youth and Adulthood
EPSY 807	Theories and Research in Human Learning
Concentration Emphasis (12 hours)
EPSY 804	Sport Psychology	3
EPSY 815	Stress Management	3
EPSY 892	Psychology of Physical Activity	3
EPSY 862	Practicum in Sport & Exercise Psychology	3
Choose either Thesis or Capstone Option		9
Thesis Option
One elective (3 hours)
EPSY 899	Master's Thesis (6 hours)
Capstone Option
Two Electives (6 hours)
EPSY 891	Capstone in Sport & Exercise Psychology (3 hours)
Total Hours		34

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Sample degree plans for the Master of Science in Education in Educational Psychology and Research can be found below or by using the left-side navigation.

MSE in Educational Psychology and Research with a concentration in Data Analysis and Assessment, 

MSE in Educational Psychology and Research with a concentration in Development &​ Learning, 

MSE in Educational Psychology and Research with a concentration in Psychological Counseling,

MSE in Educational Psychology and Research with a concentration in Research, Evaluation, Methods, and Statistics, 

MSE in Educational Psychology and Research with a concentration in Sport &​ Exercise Psychology.

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Follow ethical guidelines for work in the field.
• Engage in effective written communication for scholarly audiences.
• Conduct quantitative analyses of data.