Academics

Degrees

Career Paths in Educational Psychology

There are a wide variety of career opportunities available to each of the various Educational Psychology concentrations. The most popular are listed below, by concentration.

Learning, Cognition, and Motivation Concentration

Community college instructor
Consultant to families of children with specific needs in student's area of specialty
Curriculum specialist
Research assistant or associate on grant-funded research teams

Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing Concentration

Community college instructor
Consultant in testing and research settings (e.g., schools, industry, and government)
Curriculum specialist
Data analyst (e.g., schools, industry, and government)
Evaluation and research specialist in school districts in central accountability offices
Project manager (e.g., assessment and training of employees)
Research assistant or associate on grant-funded research teams
Researcher on program development, evaluation, and assessment
Supervisor of assessment and planning
Academic assessment officer in higher education settings
Independent consultant Back to Top

Teacher Preparation Concentration

Prepares students in meeting the requirements for full teacher licensure
Teacher Licensure Certificates:

Special Education,
Secondary Education,
Foreign Language, and
English as a Second Language