UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
DIVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND
METHODOLOGY
ADVISEMENT RECORD for the Master of Science in
Educational Psychology and Methodology
(General- Research Track)
Name________________________
Student ID #_____________________
Address______________________
Career Goal___________________
_____________________________
Phone________________________
Advisor_________________________
E-mail________________________
Clarification of Goals
The General-research track of the MS program is best suited for those who wish to
pursue professions related to research and/or pursue additional graduate education at the
completion of the degree.
Program of Study
A minimum of 30 credit hours are needed to graduate. Note that no more than 6 credits
obtained from another graduate program prior to your acceptance to the Division of
Educational Psychology may be transferred in. Prior approval of transfer credits must be
obtained from the division director.
A: A foundation core of 6 courses (18 credits)
At least 3 of these 6 core courses must be completed within the division. Suggested
courses are listed below. This core includes one course in each of the following areas:
1. Development (minimum of 3 credits)
Total ________
_____EPSY 521
Development in Childhood
_____EPSY 522
Adolescent Development
_____EPSY 623
Advanced Developmental Psychology
_____EPSY 721
Comparative Theories of Human Development
_____EPSY 725
Seminar in Human Development
_____
Other course
2. Learning (minimum of 3 credits)
Total ________
_____ EPSY 502
Educational Psychology
_____ EPSY 610
Advanced Educational Psychology: Learning & Instruction
_____ EPSY 611
Topics in Learning
_____ EPSY 612
Motivation
_____ EPSY 614
Children’s Learning
_____ EPSY 615
Application of Cognitive Theories to English Language Arts & SS
_____
Other course
3. Individual Differences and Special Education (minimum of 3 credits) Total ____
_____ ESPE 561
Integrating Students with Disabilities
_____ ESPE 666
Principles of Assessment & Instruction In Special Education
_____ ESPE 667
Special Education for Students with Learning Problems
_____ ESPE 668
Special Ed for Students with Severe & Multiple Problems
_____ ESPE 669
Special Ed for Students with Emotional & Behavioral Problems
_____ ESPE 670
Special Ed for Students with Mental Retardation
_____ EPSY 761
History and Issues in Special Education: School
_____ EPSY 762
History and Issues in Special Education: Society
_____ EPSY 763
Seminar on Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities
_____ EPSY 764
Seminar on Early Childhood Special Education
_____ EPSY 765
Seminar on Learning Disabilities
_____ EPSY 766
Seminar on Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
_____
Other course
4. Research Methods (minimum of 3 credits)
_____ EPSY 550
_____ EPSY 680
_____ EPSY 750
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Educational Research Problems
Research Project in Educational Psychology
Educational Research Design
Other course
5. Measurement and Evaluation (minimum of 3 credits)
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EPSY 540
EPSY 640
EPSY 740
EPSY 744
EPSY 752
EPSY 530
EPSY 630
EPSY 735
EPSY 751
Total ______
Assessment in Education
Educational and Psychological Measurement
Seminar in Measurement
Theories of Validity and Reliability
Program Evaluation & Policy Studies
Other course
6. Statistics (minimum of 3 credits)
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Total _____
Statistical Methods I
Statistical Methods II
Seminar in Statistics
Multivariate Methods for Applied Researchers
Other course
Total ______
B. Electives: The remaining 4 courses (12 credits)
Total ______
1. Within Division.
3 courses (9 credits) should be taken within the division. At least 2 of these courses must
be at the 600 level or above.
First course
___________________________________
Second course
___________________________________
Third course
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2. Outside Division
One course (3 credits) should be taken outside the division in a related field unless
special written permission is secured in advance from the division director.
List course (3 credits):
__________________________________________
C. Special Research Project:
Within the 30 credits, the student should complete a special data-based research project.
This may be satisfied by the completion of EPSY 680 (Research Project in Educational
Psychology) listed above. Students can also fulfill this requirement by taking EPSY 697
(Independent Study in Educational Psychology), or EPSY 699 (Masters Thesis), if 697 or
699 are equivalent in scope and content to the special project of EPSY 680 and with the
prior consent of the division. Note that a statistics course, a measurement course, and
IRB certification must be gained before taking EPSY 680, or EPSY 697 for this purpose.
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:____________________
Advisor’s Signature ______________________
Date_______________________
Revised by Shuyi Guan 08-30-12