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

School of Education Celebrates 2013 Graduates

Published on 5/15/2013 6:00:00 AM

On Sunday, April 28, hundreds of students, families, faculty, and staff from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education gathered in the Fitzgerald Field House to celebrate the graduates of 2013. Alumna Richard Goldman addressed the graduates, and following are some photos from the event, as w... Read More...

Tanner LeBaron Wallace Featured on WESA 90.5 to Discuss $50 Million Teacher Effectiveness Study

Published on 4/29/2013 10:30:00 AM

Tanner LeBaron Wallace, an assistant professor in applied developmental psychology, was featured this morning on 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh's NPR News Station, to discuss her involvement in one of the largest studies on teacher effectiveness. The Gates-Foundation is sponsoring the three-year research pr... Read More...

Student Elizabeth Kline Honored as Student-Athlete at Annual Senior Awards Banquet

Published on 4/24/2013 6:00:00 AM

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics held its annual Senior Awards Banquet last Monday night at the Petersen Events Center, honoring the efforts of the 2013 Pitt Panthers senior student-athletes. Applied developmental psychology student Elizabeth Kline received the Blue-Gold award, ... Read More...

Pitt Students Gather to Collect Donations for Others Involved in Recent Oakland Fire

Published on 4/12/2013 6:00:00 AM

A letter to School of Education faculty, staff, and students from Dean Alan Lesgold in regard to the student response following the recent fire in Oakland. Dear Colleagues, If you didn't happen to be around WWPH 5702 late Friday, you missed an amazing site. You may know that one of the students who ... Read More...

Research by Faculty Member Ming-Te Wang on Women Working in Science Fields Featured in Time Magazine

Published on 4/1/2013 6:00:00 AM

Ming-Te Wang, who joined the School of Education faculty last fall, was featured in both Time magazine and the journal Science about his recent research study related to women possibly being underrepresented in the science and technology fields due to “finding better opportunities elsewhere.” Wang’... Read More...

School of Education Celebrates Alumni with Awards Reception

Published on 3/28/2013 6:00:00 AM

The School of Education celebrated its annual Alumni Awards this past Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association in Oakland. Awards for the school’s departments and also individual categories were presented at the reception. The winners and some information about their background... Read More...

Tanner LeBaron Wallace Honored with Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) Early Career Grants Award

Published on 3/18/2013 6:00:00 AM

Assistant Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology Tanner LeBaron Wallace has been awarded a MET Early Career Grant Award—a competitive research award—by the National Academy of Education. Her proposal, “Employing Urban Adolescent Interpretations of Instructional Practice to Distinguish Teache... Read More...

Psychology in Education Alumna Laura Scharphorn Named Finalist for Presidential Management Fellowship

Published on 3/7/2013 6:00:00 AM

Recent Psychology in Education doctoral graduate Laura Scharphorn is a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), which is given by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to help develop potential government leaders. While at Pitt, Scharphorn worked with Heather Bachman and Shannon ... Read More...

McKeesport Area Fourth Grade Students Visit the School of Education

Published on 3/5/2013 6:00:00 AM

Last Friday a group of around 75 George Washington Elementary School students and their parents and teachers visited the School of Education. The students traveled from McKeesport to Posvar Hall, which was decorated with sets of different-colored panther paw prints that led four groups of students ... Read More...

Assistant Professor Shannon Wanless Featured in University News to Discuss Importance of Principal Support for Teacher Success

Published on 11/19/2012 6:00:00 AM

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology in Education Shannon Wanless was interviewed and featured in the University News to discuss the idea that “When principals go ‘all in’ in terms of supporting school programs, teachers stand a better chance of successfully implementing change.” Thi... Read More...
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