Welcome to the Department of Educational Psychology
The University of Connecticut stands among the top 25 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. 19 in the nation and is one of the University’s most productive departments. We offer Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in Educational Psychology with concentrations in:
- Cognition, Instruction, and Learning Technology
- Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
- Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development
- 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
- Independent Review Supports Parent Complaints About Special EdAn independent review of Colchester, Connecticut’s special education program has identified a number of concerns regarding organization, staff retention, communication with parents and the measurement of student outcomes. Tracy Sinclair weighs in.Posted on April 19, 2022
- UConn Faculty Winning NSF Career Awards at Record-Breaking PaceSince 2015, UConn has experienced a remarkable increase in the number of major National Science Foundation (NSF) awards bestowed upon early-career faculty members. This year, the University is seeing unprecedented success, with 10 awards already announced and more possibly on the way. The awards range from about $425,000 to over $1.3 million for Ido Davidesco, the first faculty member from the Neag School of Education to earn CAREER funding.Posted on March 27, 2022
- Should Schools Invest in the Metaverse?K-12 gaming experts including Mike Young say districts could get left behind if they don’t integrate related tech into curricula to facilitate virtual trips, AR projections, and more.Posted on April 12, 2022
- Neag School Graduate Students Launch Education Research JournalA group of graduate students at UConn’s Neag School of Education are heading up the launch of the School’s first academic journal. The journal is now welcoming submissions through the end of May for its inaugural edition, slated for publication in Fall 2022.Posted on April 8, 2022
- 2022’s Most and Least Stressed StatesLisa Sanetti weighs in on tips for fighting stress without spending money, in this recent piece from WalletHub.Posted on March 29, 2022
Upcoming Events
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Jun
1
Frontiers In Playful Learning12:00am
Frontiers In Playful Learning
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus varied
Games scholars at the University of Connecticut are pleased to announce the inaugural Frontiers in Playful Learning Conference to be held at the UConn Storrs campus from Wednesday, 1 June 2022 through Friday, 3 June 2022.
For more information, and to register, visit
http://frontiers.education.uconn.eduContact Information: stephen.slota@uconn.edu
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Jun
2
Frontiers In Playful Learning12:00am
Frontiers In Playful Learning
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus varied
Games scholars at the University of Connecticut are pleased to announce the inaugural Frontiers in Playful Learning Conference to be held at the UConn Storrs campus from Wednesday, 1 June 2022 through Friday, 3 June 2022.
For more information, and to register, visit
http://frontiers.education.uconn.eduContact Information: stephen.slota@uconn.edu
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Jun
3
Frontiers In Playful Learning12:00am
Frontiers In Playful Learning
Friday, June 3rd, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus varied
Games scholars at the University of Connecticut are pleased to announce the inaugural Frontiers in Playful Learning Conference to be held at the UConn Storrs campus from Wednesday, 1 June 2022 through Friday, 3 June 2022.
For more information, and to register, visit
http://frontiers.education.uconn.eduContact Information: stephen.slota@uconn.edu
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Jun
7
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense Of Thomas J. McKenna3:00pm
Doctoral Dissertation Oral Defense Of Thomas J. McKenna
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Other on line
The defense will be held on line, Use this zoom link to attend: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85331892422?pwd=ZlhLUStMdFJOcS81Uzh3R3Q3Y1Y3QT09
Meeting ID: 853 3189 2422
Passcode: eMigS6Contact Information: Suzanne M Wilson, suzanne.wilson@uconn.edu, 5174108076
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Jun
11
Renzulli Free Online Learning11:00am
Renzulli Free Online Learning
Saturday, June 11th, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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EDUCATOR FOCUS:
Evaluating Your Gifted Program: Why? What? How?
Dr. E. Jean Gubbins - University of Connecticut
Program evaluation is an ongoing process designed to raise questions about the match between identification systems and programming options to guide next steps in maintaining effective programs and practices. Explore the why, what, and how to evaluate your gifted program. Learn how to develop and implement a program evaluation plan matched to expected outcomes.
E. Jean Gubbins, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut. Through Javits grants for The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, Dr. Gubbins implemented research studies on curricular strategies and practices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics high schools, reading and mathematics education in elementary schools, professional development, and gifted education pedagogy. Currently, she is Associate Director and co-principal investigator for the National Center for Research on Gifted Education, which focuses on exemplary practices in identification, programming, and acceleration for gifted and talented students from underrepresented groups, co-principal investigator for Project BUMP UP: Building Up Math Proficiency Utilizing Push-in, and principal investigator for Thinking Like Mathematicians: Challenging All Grade 3 Students. Her research, evaluation, and teaching interests focus on reading, mathematics, professional development, program evaluation, and identification and programming for gifted students from culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse communities.
For more info and to RSVP, visit https://gifted.uconn.edu/eventsContact Information: renzullicenter@uconn.edu
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Jun
17
RMME Fall 2022 Application Deadline!12:00am
RMME Fall 2022 Application Deadline!
Friday, June 17th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Storrs Campus Gentry
Today is the last day to apply for Fall 2022 admission to the 100% Online Research Methods, Measurement, & Evaluation Master's degree program and the 100% Online Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation program. For more information, visit: https://rmme.education.uconn.edu/Contact Information: Dr. Sarah D. Newton, methods@uconn.edu
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Jun
27
Connecticut Writing Project Summer Institute9:00am
Connecticut Writing Project Summer Institute
Monday, June 27th, 2022
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Storrs Campus Austin Building
The Connecticut Writing Project Summer Institute.Contact Information: cwp@uconn.edu
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