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Educational Psychology
Program Summary
The doctoral program in educational psychology gives students opportunities to develop original and creative thinking while they research human development, learning and motivation. You may focus the program to your area of interest such as sociocultural, historical and philosophical foundations of education, instructional technology, research methods and assessment, special education or teacher education.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Program-Specific Admission Information and Requirements
Affiliated College: College of Education
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
Program Requires GRE or GMAT: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 3
University Requirements
Application Deadlines
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | April 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | November 1 |
| Summer | June 1 | March 1 |
For More Information
Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations
Graham Hall 223
Program website
lepf@niu.edu
815-753-4404
Director of Graduate Studies
Carolyn Pluim
cvanders@niu.edu
815-753-1562
Application Contact
lepf@niu.edu
815-753-4404
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