Accredited by: American Psychological Association (APA), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NASC)
College of Education
Department Office: 3220 SAEC
Mailing Address: 1721 Campus Center Drive Rm. 3220
Salt Lake City UT 84112-8914
Phone: 801-581-7148
Website: ed-psych.utah.edu
Department Chair: Robert Zheng, Ed.D.
Undergraduate Programs
BA/BS in Educational Psychology
Our BA/BS in Educational Psychology provides students with hands-on training and expertise in behavioral and mental health— services desperately needed here in Utah and across the country. We offer coursework and field experiences that lead directly to competitive, high-demand employment opportunities in a variety of fields. Our program also serves as a pipeline for master’s and doctoral programs in school counseling, school psychology, counseling psychology, clinical mental health counseling, and clinical psychology.
Website: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/edpsych-undergrad/index.php
Undergraduate Certificate in Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is a branch of psychology that emphasizes the study of human strengths, positive emotions, well-being and resiliency. Students earn our certificate for personal or professional development, specialization, and to upgrade their skill set and stand out in a competitive job market. Positive psychology principles are universal and can be applied to any work context or major. The undergraduate certificate program requires 20 credits hours; three courses are required and students can choose the remaining credits from a host of rotating electives.
Website: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/positive-psych/undergrad-certificate.php
Graduate Programs
The Department of Educational Psychology offers seven graduate degree programs organized into four broad areas of study: Counseling/Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Literacy, Language, & Learning, and Learning Sciences.
Counseling Psychology
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/counseling-psych/index.php
M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/prof-counseling/index.php
M.Ed. in School Counseling: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/school-counseling/index.php
School Psychology
Ph.D./Ed.S. in School Psychology: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/school-psych/index.php
Learning & Cognition
Ph.D. in Learning & Cognition: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/learningandcognition/index.php
M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Educational Technology: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/instructional-design/index.php
Literacy, Language, & Learning (L3)
Ph.D. in L3: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/grad-programs/reading-literacy-phd/index.php
M.Ed. in Literacy Education: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/grad-programs/reading-literacy-med/index.php
Graduate Certificate in Statistics
Statistics and related quantitative skills are some of the most valued by employers. US News & World Report listed statistician as one of the top jobs in the US in their latest survey. The Department of Labor lists median pay in 2015 for statisticians (at the masters level) as $81,950, with employment growth of 33% over the ten years from 2016 to 2026, which is much faster than average. The Graduate Certificate in Statistics provides graduate students with training in statistics and related skills (e.g., data science) that will help prepare them to be competitive in today’s job market.
Website: ed-psych.utah.edu/statistics-certificate/
Admissions Information
Information about admissions to our programs can be found here: https://ed-psych.utah.edu/admissions/index.php
Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Requirements
Utah law (UCA 53A-3-410) requires University students to receive background checks and fingerprinting clearance prior to having significant unsupervised access to children in school settings. Students should contact the Department of Educational Psychology to obtain information about when and how to obtain background and fingerprinting clearance.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Fellowships and Assistantships
Please contact the department office for details.