Why Pursue an Applied Educational Psychology Master's Degree
Deepen your understanding of educational psychology and its applicability to social, political, and academic domains of education while tailoring your graduate studies to your area of interest.
This degree is ideal for educators wishing to advance their professional expertise; for researchers seeking advanced knowledge in methods, statistics, and evaluation; and for anyone interested in the application of educational psychological science to educational contexts. Upon graduation, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to use psychology as a force for positive change.
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Admission & Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours | |
| Coursework | 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform | |
| GRE | 23-24 App: Scores are currently waived for this program through the 2023-24 academic year. 24-25 App: Not required |
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| English Language Proficiency | 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 | |
| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Spring 2025 | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Summer 2025 | March 1 | May 1 | |
| Fall 2025 | June 1 | June 1 | |
| Spring 2026 | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Summer 2026 | March 1 | May 1 | |
Funding Opportunities
ResourcesThe coursework in this degree provides students with a strong foundation in Educational Psychology theory and principles, as well as the skills to apply this learning to relevant contexts (e.g., educational, clinical, community, industrial/organizational, and home settings). Students who wish to complete an intensive research project have the option of completing a master’s thesis for 6 credit hours.
