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Educational Psychology & Methodology

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Educational Psychology & Methodology

Advancing the science of learning, motivation, assessment, and research methodology.

The Educational Psychology & Methodology (EPM) program at Washington State University prepares scholars, researchers, and educational leaders to understand how people learn and how evidence can improve educational practice. Students work closely with faculty on research addressing learning, motivation, assessment, measurement, technology-enhanced learning, and human performance.

Whether your goal is a faculty position, research career, educational leadership role, or work in industry and government, our program provides rigorous training in educational psychology, research methods, measurement, and program evaluation.

Why choose EPM at WSU?

Faculty mentorship and collaborative research opportunities
Strong quantitative, measurement, and methodological training
STEM-designated doctoral program (CIP code: 13.0699)
Active publication and conference participation
Access to the Learning and Performance Research Center (LPRC) and labs
Flexible pathways through master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs

Areas of Study

Learning and motivation
Educational assessment and testing
Psychometrics and measurement
Learning analytics and data-informed decisions
Classroom and learning environments
Technology-enhanced learning
Social, emotional, and behavioral development
Program evaluation

Explore our programs: [MA in Educational Psychology] | [PhD in Educational Psychology] | [Graduate Certificates]

Our Community

Connect with the people and research that make Educational Psychology & Methodology at WSU unique.

Our Faculty

Our Students

LPRC

What Students Gain

Graduates of the Educational Psychology & Methodology program develop expertise in:

Research & Inquiry

Design, critique, and conduct high-quality research that advances understanding of learning and performance.

Quantitative & Methodological Skills

Apply advanced statistical, measurement, and analytical techniques to address complex research questions.

Ethical Research Practice

Conduct research responsibly while considering diverse populations, human subjects protections, and ethical standards.

Scholarly Communication

Present and publish research for academic, professional, and public audiences.

Professional Leadership

Develop professional identities through collaboration, service, mentorship, and engagement with scholarly communities.

Where Our Graduates Work

Our graduates pursue careers as:

University faculty and researchers
Learning and development specialists
Assessment and measurement professionals
Program evaluators
Learning analysts
Educational consultants
Government and nonprofit researchers

You can find more information regarding applications at our Frequent Questions Asked by Prospective Students page. For further information, email us at edpsych.coe@wsu.edu or complete this short survey. you can also reach out to specific faculty of interest.