Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
- Students enrolled in a doctoral program have ten years from the first term of enrollment in which to complete the degree.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting January 2028
- Apply before Sep 2027
Language
English
Credits
30 SCH
- The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or a minimum of 30 graduate hours beyond the Master's degree.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Columbia, United States
Disciplines
Educational Research, Educational Psychology
Overview
About the program
This PhD in Educational Psychology and Research is offered at the University of South Carolina. As a doctoral student in education psychology concentration, you will develop an understanding of both the psychological factors that influence human learning and their relationship to the educational setting.
This program is ideal for anyone who wishes to teach or conduct research in higher education, as well as people who are, or wish to become, responsible for classroom learning in other areas of education and industry.
Doctoral students in the educational research concentration will build core competencies in measurement and statistics, evaluating programs, research design, test construction, and analyzing data with computer statistical packages. This concentration will prepare you for fields like academia, consulting, and clinical practices.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Educational Statistics
- Research Methods in Educational Psychology
- Learning and Instruction
- Basic Processes: Cognition
- Motivation and School Learning
- Human Growth and Development
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- Official GRE Score
- Personal Statement must include a discussion of your fit with the program, including which program faculty member(s) you want to work with whose research aligns with your interests.
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents
42,729 AUD / year ≈ 29,760 USD / year
Out-of-State
42,729 AUD / year ≈ 29,760 USD / year
Domestic
In-State
19,719 AUD / year ≈ 13,734 USD / year
Living costs
Columbia
United States
1,434-2,165 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Educational Psychology and Research.