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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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
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The Ray Neag Endowment Fund and the Neag Foundation Scholarship for the Neag School IB/M Program support dozens of students each year, and have inspired many other donors to establish scholarship funds as well
Upcoming Events
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Sep
18
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program 12:00pm
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Sep
18
Finding a Research Mentor 12:30pm
Finding a Research Mentor
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Rowe Center
In this interactive workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of finding a research mentor as an undergraduate. By the end of the workshop, you will leave with concrete steps tailored to your unique interests to move forward with your undergraduate research journey.
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Sep
18
Info Session - Counselor Education Master’s Program 2:00pm
Info Session - Counselor Education Master’s Program
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
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Sep
18
Teacher Education Community Hours 3:30pm
Teacher Education Community Hours
Wednesday, September 18th, 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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Sep
24
Info Session - Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA) 12:00pm
Info Session - Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA)
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
12:00 PM - 01:00 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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Sep
25
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program 12:00pm
Info Session - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Certificate Program
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Sep
25
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates 6:00pm
Info Session - Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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