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Department of Educational Psychology

 

Educational Pscyhology Faculty and Staff at the 2022 Retreat

The Department of Educational Psychology faculty and staff at their 2022 retreat.

At the Department of Educational Psychology we:

  • emphasize the application of behavioral sciences to educational and psychological processes.
  • are committed to training students in the knowledge of education and psychology so that you can serve the educational and psychological needs of the state and national communities.

 

The Department of Educational Psychology is Proud to be Part of the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center

Through the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC), we provide evidence-based resources for pre-professionals and professionals in the fields of prevention, health care, and education. The Mountain Plains PTTC is a partnership between the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and the School of Dentistry at the University of Utah. The mission of the Mountain Plains PTTC is to strengthen the workforce pipeline for pre-professionals and professionals in the substance misuse prevention and health care fields by delivering evidence-based Trainings and Technical Assistance (TA) in the six-states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming) comprising Region 8. Learn more about the PTTC or check out our resources.


 

New Educational Psychology BA/BSNew Undergraduate Major in Education Psychology

  • Prepare to work in the helping professions with people of various ages and in a range of settings
  • Understand the social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of human development and learning
  • Develop skills in individual and group counseling, behavior change, consultation, collaboration, and multicultural competence
  • Gain real-world experience through supervised field placements
  • Graduate with endless career possibilities!

 


Diversity statement

The Department of Educational Psychology (EDPS) is dedicated to creating a learning environment where all are welcome and thrive. We support compassion,  dignity, value-of-life, and justice for all university students across different geographies, cultures, faith traditions, physical abilities and genders. We welcome differing perspectives. We share the responsibility of promoting community connections and equal opportunities for all members of campus. To engage all voices, we often solicit feedback from students, colleagues, and stakeholders.

 

 

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Last Updated: 6/18/24