The Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Psychology is an on-campus program offering four unique degree-plan options for students who will work with children or adults in educational settings. The MA in Educational Psychology is a residential program requiring 30 hours of graduate coursework, including a master's thesis. The MA is ideally suited for students intending to pursue a doctoral degree in education, psychology or related fields. The program offers students deeper knowledge about learning and development, assessment, and research methods that may help educators become more successful working with children and adults.