Apply psychological theories and research methodologies to study pressing questions in education. Contribute to understanding motivation, human development, learning theories, educational measurement, assessment and evaluation, and social justice and equity in education in our Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology. At Auburn, you will learn and work with nationally-recognized scholars in the fields of educational psychology, research methodology, and foundations of education.
Our field is devoted to psychological research about education, educational systems, teaching, and learning. Educational psychology is a diverse field that spans areas such as human motivation, human development, cognitive processes, learning theories, teaching practices and pedagogy, educational systems, equity, identity development processes and justice in education, and sociocultural processes in education. Educational psychologists conduct research regarding students, teachers, classrooms, administration, colleges, universities, graduate schools, policies, and theories. Within the field of educational psychology, our faculty represent a cross-section of expertise and emphases.
Our faculty and students are engaged in outreach and service activities that apply educational psychology research to improving real-world conditions, including initiatives in community food security and independence, community-based research, and school-based work. Our students have a national profile, and regularly present at national and international conferences.
Application deadlines:
• January 15th - Deadline for priority consideration and to be competitive for graduate assistantship and/or fellowship funding.
• April 1st - Final deadline for Fall admission. Applications completed by April 1st receive full consideration for admission but are unlikely to be competitive for assistantship or fellowship funding.
Attached to this posting is a PDF with more information. Please contact Kamden K. Strunk, Ph.D., Educational Psychology Program Coordinator, with any questions: kks0013@auburn.edu.