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 public school districts brought EDCI 1100, EPSY 1100, and EDLR 2001 students to Storrs
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On Nov. 3, UConn’s Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration to recognize students’ academic achievements and the generosity of donors who have financially contributed to furthering their education
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The Student Affiliates in School Psychology group planned activities to mark the annual celebration of school psychologists and the contributions they make to schools and communities
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Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Sandra Chafouleas shares insights on coping with big feelings post-election
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Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding Connecticut mandating an elective course on Black and Latino studies
Upcoming Events
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Nov
21
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:00pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Thursday, November 21st, 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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Nov
25
Application Support Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:00pm
Application Support Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Monday, November 25th, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Contact Information:
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Dec
4
ELP Info Session 4:00pm
ELP Info Session
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
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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Dec
9
SURF Information Session 1:00pm
SURF Information Session
Monday, December 9th, 2024
01:00 PM
Virtual
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Award program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students’ summer research and creative projects. The SURF program is open to undergraduate students in all majors at all campuses who plan to graduate no earlier than December 2025. Students can apply for funding of up to $5,500 per student. Join us to learn how to apply and what makes an application successful.
Monday, December 9, 1:00-2:00pm - Join the online session by visiting https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/workshops/
Direct WebEx link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m870325eccacc65b3841a05c02fd16581
This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Additional information on the SURF Award program can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/. If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the session.
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Dec
12
ELP Info Session 4:00pm
ELP Info Session
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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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Jan
29
Taste of Confratute 12:00pm
Taste of Confratute
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
12:00 PM
Virtual
Special Event: Thinking Skills
Are you using or interested in using the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) in your school, enrichment program, or classroom? Do you have teachers that need to learn about the SEM but could not attend our summer program OR maybe you want to introduce the SEM to district administrators or other colleagues? If so, join us for this Taste of Confratute!
Registration Fees:Early Bird: $69Regular: $89
Event Schedule (Eastern Time): 12 - 3:30 p.m.12:00-1:00 PM: Keynote
1:15-2:15 PM: Breakouts
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Feb
5
ELP Info Session 4:00pm
ELP Info Session
Wednesday, February 5th, 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.