Welcome to the Department of Educational Psychology
The University of Connecticut stands among the top public universities in the nation. The Department of Educational Psychology within UConn’s Neag School of Education is ranked by U.S. News & World Report at No. 23 in the nation, while our special education concentration is tied at No. 13 in its category. We are also one of the University’s most research-productive departments. We offer Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in Educational Psychology with concentrations in:
- Counselor Education
- Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development
- Learning Sciences
- Research Methods, Measurement and Evaluation
- School Psychology
- Special Education
We also offer a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with concentration in Educational Technology.
Recent Department News
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Eight outstanding graduates will be formally recognized at the Neag School’s 27th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration in March
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Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding public school staffing trends
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The Sueños Scholars: Supporting Latiné Teacher Dreams program will provide career preparation, community engagement, and more for UConn Stamford students
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Assistant professor Zachary K. Collier has been honored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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The Moving Beyond conference bridges research and policy to advance evidence-based solutions in Connecticut
Upcoming Events
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Feb
26
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program 12:00pm
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Feb
27
ELP Info Session 4:00pm
ELP Info Session
Thursday, February 27th, 2025
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Online
Become a School District Leader! For Connecticut educators aspiring to advance their careers and become a school district leader, the Executive Leadership Program through UConn’s Neag School of Education offers a one-year program designed to prepare experienced educational leaders to serve as superintendents and/or in other district-level leadership positions. For interested educational leaders, there is now a pathway from the ELP to the Ed.D. program. The pathway will be described in the information session. Graduates of this program earn an endorsement for the Connecticut (093) Superintendent Certification and acquire the knowledge necessary for successfully meeting the challenges of district leadership in the 21st century. For more info, visit http://s.uconn.edu/ELPInfoSessions.
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Mar
3
ELP Info Session 4:00pm
ELP Info Session
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Online
Become a School District Leader! For Connecticut educators aspiring to advance their careers and become a school district leader, the Executive Leadership Program through UConn’s Neag School of Education offers a one-year program designed to prepare experienced educational leaders to serve as superintendents and/or in other district-level leadership positions. For interested educational leaders, there is now a pathway from the ELP to the Ed.D. program. The pathway will be described in the information session. Graduates of this program earn an endorsement for the Connecticut (093) Superintendent Certification and acquire the knowledge necessary for successfully meeting the challenges of district leadership in the 21st century. For more info, visit http://s.uconn.edu/ELPInfoSessions.
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Mar
4
Sueños Scholars Speaker Series: Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz 4:00pm
Sueños Scholars Speaker Series: Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
UConn Stamford
A panel of student leaders from the current Sueños Scholars cohort and La Comunidad Intelectual will begin the afternoon, followed by an inspirational talk with Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, professor of English education at Columbia University’s Teachers College (TC).
At TC, Dr. Sealey-Ruiz is founder and faculty sponsor of Racial Literacy Roundtables Series and the Racial Literacy Project. Her research interests and expertise are Black and Latino male students, critical English education, culturally relevant pedagogy, and racial literacy in teacher education.Free pizza will be served!
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Contact Katie Nagrotsky at kathryn.nagrotsky@uconn.edu with any questions.
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Mar
5
“Counted Out” Film Screening for Connecticut 6:00pm
“Counted Out” Film Screening for Connecticut
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Central Connecticut State University
To support dialogue about Connecticut’s Equity in Mathematics Education position statement, join a coalition of Connecticut education leadership groups for a special screening of “Counted Out,” an eye-opening documentary shining a light on the imminent need to understand mathematics in order to tackle the significant challenges we face – racial and income inequality, climate change, and political polarization. Addressing the issues of the future, the film offers an empowering new perspective on math as the foundation of democracy and economic opportunity!
Keynote speaker Dr. Jo Boaler will also join us to share insights, facilitate dialogue, and extend the film’s message.
There will also be an optional pre-screening reception held from 5 to 6 p.m. There is a $20 fee to attend the pre-screening reception.
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Mar
7
Teacher Education Community Hours 12:00pm
Teacher Education Community Hours
Friday, March 7th, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Gentry 304A
Join the Office of Teacher Education for a collective version of office hours. Meet program directors and staff, ask questions, offer feedback, do homework, hang out, eat FREE food, and build community in the Neag School.
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Mar
10
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:30pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Monday, March 10th, 2025
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
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