In Educational Psychology, graduate students have the freedom to construct unique research projects leading to the Ph.D. with multiple advisers across multiple departments.
Our faculty explores learning across the lifespan and cognitive aging; learning and cognition in health care; science and math learning, problem solving and the nature of expertise in science; and language learning and comprehension.
Our faculty explore a range of topics related to health and well-being across the lifespan including bullying prevention and intervention with youth, vocational interests and how they change over time, and racial and ethnic identity.
We have researchers interested in self-regulation and goal setting and achievement, in early mathematics learning, and in the role of the home, school, and neighborhood contexts in development, motivation, and learning.
Our faculty research interests span a wide range, including developing new statistical analyses, improving educational assessments, evaluating programs and policies, and thinking philosophically about the nature of education and evaluation.
The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling is a two-year, face-to-face program that trains students in psychological science and cultural diversity in practice across the lifespan. Students engage in rigorous course work in the classroom and applied psychological practice through practicum experiences. The program prepares students to meet the licensing requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LCP) in the State of Illinois. We encourage you to explore licensing requirements in the state in which you wish to practice as requirements vary.
In addition, we are apart of two Interdisciplinary Graduate Concentrations and one Dual Career Program:
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