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

Visiting Professor Andrew Schneider-Munoz Elected as President of Child and Youth Care Certification Board

Published on 5/14/2012 11:30:00 AM

School of Education Visiting Associate Professor Andrew Schneider-Munoz was selected this past Friday as president of the Child and Youth Care Certification Board, which is part of the Association for Child & Youth Care Practice (ACYCP) organization. He has been a member of the ACYCP for the past 32... Read More...

What Applied Developmental Psychology Students Can Do After Graduation

Published on 5/4/2012 10:30:00 AM

On behalf of Cindy Popovich, the faculty and undergraduate program coordinator for Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP), a look at what the recently graduated ADP Traditional students will be doing (also provides an idea for current and future students about the type of postgraduation work they ca... Read More...

School of Education 2012 Graduation Ceremony

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

Students, families, faculty, and staff gathered together on Sunday, April 29 to celebrate the School of Education graduating class of 2012. What follows are some photos from the event, along with excerpts from Dean Alan Lesgold’s introduction and Wendell McConnaha’s address to the 293 attending gra... Read More...

Professor Emerita Karen VanderVen to be Honored with Rare Award from Children and Youth Organization

Published on 4/2/2012 10:15:00 AM

The American Association of Children’s Residential Centers (AACRC) will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to University of Pittsburgh Professor Karen VanderVen on April 27, 2012, at its national conference in New Orleans. This award is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the field of develo... Read More...

School of Education Honors 11 Distinguished Individuals at Annual Alumni Awards

Published on 3/30/2012 7:00:00 AM

From left: Nick Trombetta, Karen Giardini (Jacqueline Lee Dempsey’s sister), Patricia Nixon, April Mattix, Andrew Hughey, Alan Lesgold, Thomas Platt, Maura Powell, Rob Marshall. The School of Education honored 10 alumni and one graduate student with awards at the school’s annual 2012 Alumni Awards ... Read More...

University of Pittsburgh Releases Q&A to Protect Children from Abuse as Part of School-Wide Initiative

Published on 3/13/2012 7:00:00 AM

As part of a university-wide initiative to protect children from abuse, the University of Pittsburgh is providing guidance to members of the community in support this initiative with a new Q&A page on the Provost’s Web site. Read More...

University of Pittsburgh-Sponsored Philosophy of Education Society Conference in Pittsburgh March 22-26

Published on 3/12/2012 10:45:00 AM

The Philosophy of Education Society (PES) will meet March 22-26 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh for a national education conference, sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh. School of Education graduate Barbara Stengal is president-elect of the PES, and she helps bring together abo... Read More...

The Council for Graduate Students in Education Hosting Colloquium This Thursday

Published on 3/12/2012 4:15:00 AM

The Council for Graduate Students in Education (CGSE) will be holding its spring colloquium this Thursday, March 15. The event will feature two workshops (one on grant writing and one on publishing), paper presentations, and a poster reception. All presentations will be held in the Posvar Colloquium... Read More...

University of Pittsburgh Celebrates 225th Anniversary

Published on 3/7/2012 7:00:00 AM

Following the School of Education’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2010, the University of Pittsburgh will be celebrating 225 years of ‘Building Better Lives’ throughout 2012 at various events and functions. Pitt has developed a Web site dedicated to the most notable events and accomplishments in... Read More...

The School of Education to Honor 2012 Alumni and Student Leadership Award Winners at Event

Published on 2/24/2012 7:00:00 AM

The School of Education cordially invites you to our Alumni Reception on Friday, March 23, 2012 5:30–8:00 p.m. We will present the 2012 Alumni and Student Leadership Awards and recognize our outstanding students at this event. Pittsburgh Athletic Association Pennsylvania Room 4215 Fifth Avenue Pitt... Read More...
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