The doctoral program in Educational Research with a concentration in Gifted and Talented requires a minimum of 63 hours of coursework and research experience.  Those entering the program without a Master's degree are expected to fulfill the following requirements, the 3 core courses in the Educational Psychology MS degree, and a minimum of two additional graduate level courses with their adviser’s approval.  The actual number of hours will vary based on each student's background and adviser's recommendations.

Degree Requirements (minimum 63 hours)

1) Educational Psychology Core Courses (9 hours)

ESPY 5550 - Learning Theories in Education (3 hours)
EPSY 6040 - Foundations of Educational Psychology (3 hours)
DFST 5123 - Human Development Across the Life Span (3 hours)

2) Educational Research Degree Core (21 hours)

EPSY 6010 - Statistics for Educational Research (3 hours)
EPSY 6020 - Research Methods in Education (3 hours)
EPSY 6210 - Multiple Regression Analysis and Related Methods (3 hours)
EPSY 6220 - Classical and Modern Educational Measurement Theory (3 hours)
EPSY 6230 - Advanced Research Design (3 hours)
EPSY 6280 - Qualitative Research in Education (3 hours)
EPSY 6290 - Multivariate Statistics in Education (3 hours)

3) Gifted and Talented Concentration (21 hours)

EPSY 6610 - Theories of Intelligence (3 hours)
EPSY 6620 - Multicultural Gifted Education (3 hours)
EPSY 6630 - Twice-Exceptional Students (3 hours)
EPSY 6640 - Advanced Curriculum for Teaching of Gifted and Talented (3 hours)
EPSY 6110 - Individual Differences, Creativity, and Problem Solving (3 hours)

Two additional courses in related areas, chosen with advisor approval.

4) Supervised Research/Practicum (3 hours)

EPSY 6030 - Practicum, Field Experience, or Internship (3 hours)

5) Dissertation (9 hours minimum)

EPSY 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation (3, 6 or 9 hours per semester)

Degree Requirements (minimum 36 hours)

1) Educational Psychology Core Courses (9 hours)

EPSY 5000 - Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 hours)
EPSY 5050 - Foundations of Educational Research (3 hours)
EPSY 5350 - Foundations of PsychEducational Measurement (3 hours)

2) Gifted and Talented Education Concentration (18 hours)

EDSP 5105 - Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented Student (3 hours)
EDSP 5110 - Social and Emotional Components of Giftedness and Talent (3 hours)
EDSP 5120 - Program Planning for the Education of Gifted and Talented Students (3 hours)
EDSP 5130 - Methods and Curriculum for Teaching Gifted and Talented Students (3 hours)
EDSP 5123 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (3 hours)
EPSY 5200 - Educational Statistics (3 hours) 

3) Electives (6 hours)

Two courses (6 hours), selected in consultation with your faculty advisor. 

4) Capstone (3 hours)

Supervised research or program evaluation project.

EPSY 5900 - Special Problems (3 hours)