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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Nov
6
Info Session - Neag School Global Education Programs 4:30pm
Info Session - Neag School Global Education Programs
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Gentry Building
This event will cover the following featured semester-long learning programs:
London, U.K.
- Teacher Education (IB/M – 5th Year)
- Fall semester
- Faculty Sponsor: Danielle Filipiak
- More info: danielle.filipiak@uconn.edu
Cusco, Peru
- Teacher Education (IB/M)
- Fall semester
- Faculty Sponsor: Michele Back
- More info: michele.back@uconn.edu
Cape Town, South Africa
- Teacher Education (IB/M)
- Fall semester
- Faculty Sponsor: Doug Kaufman
- More info: douglas.kaufman@uconn.edu
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Nov
7
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:00pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
UConn Waterbury
Our in-person information sessions at UConn Waterbury are held in the Multipurpose Room. UConn Waterbury offers visitor parking at:
- UConn Waterbury Parking Garage. This garage is UConn Waterbury’s primary parking. It is attached to our Main Building. To get there, navigate to 55 North Elm Street. Parking is free on the weekend and after 5pm weekdays. Limited PayByPhone parking is available.
- Scovill Street Parking Garage. This is a public parking garage and generally used for overflow parking. It is located across from UConn Waterbury’s Main Building and behind the Rectory building. To get there, navigate to 33 Scovill Street.
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Nov
8
Teacher Education Community Hours 12:00pm
Teacher Education Community Hours
Friday, November 8th, 2024
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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Nov
11
Info Session - Neag School Global Education Programs 5:00pm
Info Session - Neag School Global Education Programs
Monday, November 11th, 2024
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
This event will cover the following featured semester-long learning programs:
London, U.K.
- Teacher Education (IB/M – 5th Year)
- Fall semester
- Faculty Sponsor: Danielle Filipiak
- More info: danielle.filipiak@uconn.edu
Cusco, Peru
- Teacher Education (IB/M)
- Fall semester
- Faculty Sponsor: Michele Back
- More info: michele.back@uconn.edu
Cape Town, South Africa
- Teacher Education (IB/M)
- Fall semester
- Faculty Sponsor: Doug Kaufman
- More info: douglas.kaufman@uconn.edu
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Nov
12
SURF Information Session 4:00pm
SURF Information Session
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
McHugh Hall
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund 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.
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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Nov
12
Neag Panel for Future Educators: Teaching in Critical Shortage Areas 5:00pm
Neag Panel for Future Educators: Teaching in Critical Shortage Areas
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Gentry Building
Please register on Nexus: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=8889&rc=6018768388
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Nov
12
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 7:00pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Contact Information:
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