UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE · UNITED STATES
Educational Psychology PhD
PhD · Taught in en
At a glance
60 mo
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Tuition / yr
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PhD
Level
- 5 yearsProgram Length
- 60 unitsMinimum Units
- 94%Students Receive Multi-Year Fellowships
- In-personAttendance Mode
- FallStart Term
- Cognition, Quantitative MethodsKey Research Areas
The Educational Psychology PhD program at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is an in-person, research-intensive program designed to prepare students for careers as educational researchers and university faculty. With a program length of approximately 5 years and requiring a minimum of 60 units, this program focuses on an integrative research and training approach. Strengths lie in cognitive development, quantitative methods, and qualitative methods. Many faculty members conduct research directly in classrooms to improve educational practices and engage in interdisciplinary work with other departments, including engineering, to enhance specific educational areas like computer science education. The program leverages its location in Southern California to offer students opportunities to conduct research with diverse K-12 populations, contributing to projects aimed at enhancing learning experiences nationwide. This program is not intended for individuals seeking to become school counselors or school psychologists. For those interested in school psychology, UCR offers a separate Ph.D. program. The Educational Psychology PhD is structured with two tracks: Cognition, Instruction, and Student Learning, or Quantitative Methods, chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. The program emphasizes full-time study, often supported by multi-year fellowships that cover tuition and health insurance and provide a stipend. Fellowship recipients are expected to contribute as Teaching Assistants (TAs) or Graduate Student Researchers (GSRs), requiring availability for 15-20 hours per week.
Careers
Graduates are well-prepared for academic and research-oriented roles, as well as leadership positions in various sectors.
- Educational Researchers
- University Teachers
- Leadership positions with government agencies
- Leadership positions with private industry
- Director of Institutional Research
- Research Analyst/Associate
- Lecturer/Postdoc
- Educational Consultant
- Consultant
Frequently asked questions
- What is the duration of the Educational Psychology PhD program?
- The Educational Psychology PhD program is designed to be approximately 5 years in length, requiring a minimum of 60 units for completion.
- What are the main research areas or tracks within this PhD program?
- The program offers two tracks: Cognition, Instruction, and Student Learning, or Quantitative Methods. Students choose a track in consultation with their faculty advisor.
- What financial support is available for PhD students?
- Students admitted to the PhD program are often offered a multi-year fellowship that covers tuition and health insurance, and provides a stipend or paycheck.
- What are the responsibilities of fellowship recipients?
- Fellowship recipients are typically required to work as Teaching Assistants (TAs) or Graduate Student Researchers (GSRs) for 15-20 hours per week.
- What kind of careers can graduates pursue?
- Graduates are well-prepared for roles as Educational Researchers, University Teachers, and leadership positions in government agencies or private industry.
- Is this program suitable for aspiring school counselors or school psychologists?
- No, this program is not intended for individuals seeking to become school counselors or school psychologists. UCR offers a separate PhD program for school psychology.
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Fees
Tuition (international)Quarterly fees for graduate students can be viewed on the UCR Registrar's website. Information on tuition and fees for past years is available in the Archives section.
Tuition (home)Quarterly fees for graduate students can be viewed on the UCR Registrar's website. Information on tuition and fees for past years is available in the Archives section.
LivingQuarterly costs may be viewed on the UCR Registrar's website.
Students admitted to the Ph.D. program are often offered a multi-year fellowship which covers tuition and health insurance and provides a stipend and/or paycheck during the academic year. Fellowship requirements may include working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) for 15-20 hours per week.
Scholarships
Bangasser Medical Student Scholarship$2,500
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of the Educational Psychology PhD program?
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The Educational Psychology PhD program is designed to be approximately 5 years in length, requiring a minimum of 60 units for completion.
What are the main research areas or tracks within this PhD program?
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The program offers two tracks: Cognition, Instruction, and Student Learning, or Quantitative Methods. Students choose a track in consultation with their faculty advisor.
What financial support is available for PhD students?
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Students admitted to the PhD program are often offered a multi-year fellowship that covers tuition and health insurance, and provides a stipend or paycheck.
What are the responsibilities of fellowship recipients?
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Fellowship recipients are typically required to work as Teaching Assistants (TAs) or Graduate Student Researchers (GSRs) for 15-20 hours per week.
What kind of careers can graduates pursue?
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Graduates are well-prepared for roles as Educational Researchers, University Teachers, and leadership positions in government agencies or private industry.
Is this program suitable for aspiring school counselors or school psychologists?
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No, this program is not intended for individuals seeking to become school counselors or school psychologists. UCR offers a separate PhD program for school psychology.