Master of Liberal Studies 

offered by Kent State University

Teachers who want to advance their careers in the classroom or in administration

School counselors who want to develop more expertise in working with students with special needs or social-emotional problems

School psychologists who want to conduct research on educational psychology or develop new assessment and intervention techniques

Describe the various schools of learning theory that have informed educators

Conduct literature reviews to examine issues associated with how individuals learn

Apply principles of human development and learning when developing and selecting educational approaches

Identify best practices for maximizing student learning

Demonstrate knowledge of theories and principles of learner motivation

The Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology provides advanced study for students interested in the application of psychological principles to learning and instruction

It encompasses a variety of different disciplines, including cognitive psychology, human development, and learning theory

Students are exposed to the latest research findings regarding how people learn most effectively and efficiently

It encompasses a variety of different disciplines, including cognitive psychology, human development and learning theory