Lisa M. Brown, Advisor
Educational psychology links the disciplines of psychology and education with attention to the complex contextual forces that shape individual lives and the institutions within which individuals are shaped by their cultures.
A minor in educational psychology normally consists of six course credits including three courses in psychology and two courses in education, with a sixth approved course. The required courses include:
- Psy 101 General Psychology
- Psy 201 Research Methods
- Psy 296 Life Span Psychology
- Ed 351 Teacher/Learner Interaction
- Ed 475 The Learner, the Teacher, and the Curriculum
- One approved course
The chair must pre-approve the sixth course that is intended to be a special bridging course that assists the student in linking knowledge gained from the required courses with a specific interest. Given that a course in Life Span Psychology is required for teacher certification, it is required for the Educational Psychology minor; Psychology 330 Educational Psychology may be taken for the approved sixth course. Courses for the educational psychology minor may not be taken S/D/U. Students may not major in psychology and minor in educational psychology. It is recommended that students take statistics and methods in consecutive terms.
