University of Pittsburgh School of Education
 

Psychology in Education

Psychology in education program designed the meet the needs of graduate students looking
to serve in academic and research capacities.

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“I’m proud of the work the Applied Developmental Psychology program does in the field of pre-school education to improve quality and narrow the achievement gaps that occur when kids get to kindergarten.”
– Heather Bachman

Psychology in Education

Programs within the Department of Psychology in Education (PSYED) prepare graduates for professional careers in teaching, research, and professional practice. Master's and doctoral studies are offered in Applied Developmental Psychology and in Research Methodology. Graduates receiving doctoral degrees serve in academic and research capacities in universities, government agencies, public and private research and testing centers. Master's study in Research Methodology prepares personnel for positions in testing and research. Master's study in Applied Developmental Psychology prepares students for roles as program administrators and child development specialists. The department offers a bachelor's degree with a major in Applied Developmental Psychology.

While students are encouraged to pursue graduate study on a full-time basis, the programs offered in Psychology in Education are designed to accommodate the needs of part-time students. The faculty is ready to assist students in formulating an educational plan designed to help them realize their professional aspirations.


Department Contact

University of Pittsburgh
School of Education
Department of Psychology in Education
5930 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
PHONE: (412) 624-7230
FAX: (412) 624-7231
EMAIL: psyed@pitt.edu

Latest News

Faculty Members Receive Promotions

Published on 4/27/2011 3:49:00 PM

Associate Professor Linda Kucan Associate Professor Heather Bachman The School of Education is pleased to announce that two of its faculty members have received promotions from Chancellor Nordenberg. Dr. Linda Kucan, full time faculty in the Department of Instruction and Learning, has received appo... Read More...

Seniors Display Internship Projects

Published on 4/19/2011 4:36:00 PM

Leanne Pinski (right) talks about her internship and the 'All About Me' project to a fellow student. In the beginning of April, students in this semester’s class of Child and Youth Work Practice 2, showcased their senior projects in the hall outside of the Dean’s Office. The class is a senior works... Read More...

2011 Alumni Award Winners

Published on 4/8/2011 4:41:00 PM

In the midst of celebrating the School of Education’s 100th anniversary, the School recognized some of our outstanding alumni with the annual alumni awards ceremony. This year, the ceremony took place at the Centennial Celebration, a special gala celebrating the School's milestone, on Saturday, Apr... Read More...

Dr. Mary Margaret Kerr receives the 2011 Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award

Published on 2/23/2011 11:21:00 AM

Dr. Mary Margaret Kerr is one of five Pitt faculty to receive the 2011 Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award. The Chancellor recognized her for "her use of a real-world approach to classroom teaching and for her "innovative curricula." He also noted that "You are training future teachers both to... Read More...

School of Education Article Makes Top 10 Downloads List

Published on 10/26/2011 9:00:00 AM

Nermeen El Nokali Heather Bachman Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal An article written by Nermeen El Nokali, Heather Bachman, and Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal is in the Top 10 Article Downloads on the Society for Research in Child Development’s (SRCD) website, with more than 2,200 retrievals. The title of the pap... Read More...

School of Education Student Noelle Newhams Awarded Good Citizen Scholarship from Citizen’s Bank

Published on 12/19/2011 8:00:00 AM

Noelle Newhams, an undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education, was recently awarded a TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship™ for $7,500 from Citizens Financial Group (CFG). This is the first year that CFG has offered the scholarship, which is given to high school seniors ... Read More...

Former Faculty Member and Student, Meredith Mileti, Publishes First Novel

Published on 1/4/2012 7:30:00 AM

Meredith Mileti, a former developmental and educational psychologist and research professor within the School of Education at Pitt, recently had her first novel published, Aftertaste: A Novel in Five Courses . It tells the story of Mira Rinaldi, a New York chef who falls back on family and friends ... Read More...

Memorial Scheduled for School of Education Staff Member Shawn Davis

Published on 1/17/2012 9:30:00 AM

Shawn Marcus Davis, a 34-year-old research specialist in the School of Education’s Department of Instruction and Learning, died suddenly on January 1, 2012, while visiting family members and friends in Denton, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Renee Cox; his mother, Jean Davis; his sist... Read More...