Educational Psychology, Ph.D. Student Learning Outcomes

College Education
Major Educational Psychology
Degree Ph.D.
Date Revised 2016

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Set and attain individual goals for professional growth and development
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of research methodologies
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of theory and expertise in a domain within educational psychology
  4. Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills, both a) oral and b) written
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical standards
  6. Demonstrate evidence of successful internship experience
  7. Design, conduct, and analyze an original research study in educational psychology using current technologies

Methods of Assessment

  • Doctoral Portfolio (1-7)
  • Dissertation: faculty review (2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
  • Course-embedded Assessments (1-7)
  • Alumni Survey (1-6)
  • External Review of Dissertations (2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
  • Advisory board (1-7)

Last Updated

AAE updated October 2022

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