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HOWARD UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

AND PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL STUDIES

SOE Conceptual Framework: The Educator/Practitioner as a
Facilitator of Change, Reflective Professional and 
Scholarly Researchers Researcher

               EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D )
 A. PURPOSE

The curriculum in Educational Psychology emphasizes the practical application of learning and developmental theories to the study of human behavior. Students majoring in Educational Psychology pursue an empirically based interdisciplinary program of study.The primary objective of the program is to produce psychologists who are capable of performing scholarly research and evaluation studies and practitioners who are skillful in applying principles of psychology to the resolution of developmental and educational problems. In particular, graduates are expected to be able to demonstrate the ability to (1) think critically, (2) analyze and solve problems, (3)make ethical decisions, (4) apply knowledge by linking theory with practice, (5) understand and use technology, (6) know and understand self, history, and community, (7) assume leadership roles in the global community, and (8) demonstrate knowledge, sensitivity, and skill in working with special needs and diverse populations.

B. COURSE WORK

 
Research and Statistics  6 hours
Areas of Specialization (Required Courses) 36 hours
Subspecialty Courses 6 hours
Dissertation  12 hours
Internship 6 hours
Total
66 hours
C. TIME INVESTMENT

Completion of the Ed.D degree requires approximately 4 years of full-time study. Included within this time frame is a full-time internship. Courses are available during the evening and afternoon primarily, and limited courses are offered during the summer sessions.

D. ADMISSION

Admission is based on GPA, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, an interview, and an academic background in psychology.

 E. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Research and Statistics

 
253-400 Intermediate Statistics
253-422  Computer Applications in Education
Area of Specialization  
253-320  Human Learning
253-321 Seminar in Child Development
253-328 Problems in Educational Psychology
253-402 Evaluation Theory and Practice
253-420 Seminar in Learning and Cognition
253-421Seminar in Learning Behavior Management
253-455 Issues and Trends in Measurement Theory
Major Electives (15 hours)
Subspecialty Courses
Dissertation
Internship in Educational Psychology

F. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dr. James H. Williams

Coordinator, Educational Psychology Programs

Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies

School of Education

Howard University

2441 Fourth Street, NW

Washington, DC 20059

(202) 806-7350/5633

Fax No.: (202) 806-5205

 
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