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
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Visit us at the Benton Museum with your student ID and:
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WELCOME BACK UCONN STUDENTS
Sunday, August 28th, 2022
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Storrs Campus The William Benton Museum of Art
Visit us at the Benton Museum with your student ID and:
* pick up your FREE T-SHIRT (new design/limited supply!)
*sign up to get free exhibition stickers
* do exhibition scavenger hunts with your new friends
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* have fun with chalkContact Information: Karen Sommer
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4
RMME Spring 2023 Application Deadline!12:00am
RMME Spring 2023 Application Deadline!
Friday, November 4th, 2022
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Today is the last day to apply for Spring 2023 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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