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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These significant changes have been implemented to better accommodate the needs of students and school district partners
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Steven Hoff joins the Department of Educational Psychology’s School Psychology programs
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Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE) prepared the following research brief during Phase 1 of their Social Media and Digital Literacy Study
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With the Olympic Games set to begin in Paris, associate professor and past Team USA Swimming Physiologist Jaci L. VanHeest discusses contemporary advances and challenges at the Summer Olympics
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Graduate students John Burrell, Joshua Sukumar, and Damiao Zoe Xu are recipients of the fund, which was created as a way to invest in future generations of Neag School students
Upcoming Events
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Oct
15
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:00pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Oct
16
Info Session - Counselor Education Master’s Program 2:00pm
Info Session - Counselor Education Master’s Program
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
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Oct
16
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:00pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Community & Professional Building (Avery Point)
Our in-person information sessions at UConn Avery Point are held in the Community and Professional Building, Room 302. UConn Avery Point offers visitor parking in a number of places on campus:
- 2 designated spots for Admissions visitors in the parking lot adjacent to the Branford House
- Parking loop past the Police station utilizing the Pay by Phone app
- Metered parking spaces in Area D
- Accessible parking is available in designated spots outside of Branford House in Area C.
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Oct
17
Strategic Data Project Fellowship Info Session 2:00pm
Strategic Data Project Fellowship Info Session
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Zoom
For two years, Fellows work for a school system or education organization, participate in high-impact professional development with Harvard-affiliated faculty, and use their talent to improve the lives of students. Neag School and SDP Fellow alum Jeremy Landa will share his experience during the info session.
Register at s.uconn.edu/SDP.
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Oct
23
Info Session - Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA) 3:00pm
Info Session - Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA)
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
virtual
HESA Information Sessions will provide prospective students with insights and information about what it is like to be a HESA student from current HESA students, program faculty, and assistantship supervisors. We will address questions about the application process, the academic experience of the HESA program, assistantship experiences, and the social life and culture of HESA and UConn. These info sessions are a helpful window into the HESA experience, and an opportunity to become familiar with our HESA community.
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Oct
23
Teacher Education Community Hours 3:30pm
Teacher Education Community Hours
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
03:30 PM - 05:30 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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Oct
23
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:00pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
UConn Hartford
Our in-person information sessions at UConn Hartford are held in the Hartford Times Building, Room 216. UConn Hartford offers visitor parking in a number of places:
- The Connecticut Convention Center garage, Connecticut Science Center garage, or the Front Street North and South garages for a fee.
- Street parking is also prevalent around campus. Please note that all street parking is metered. Free parking is available on most streets Monday through Friday after 6:00 p.m. and on weekends.
- The Front Street North garage is available for guests with mobility considerations.
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