Educational Psychology    

Educational Psychology explores cognitive, developmental, clinical, neuropsychological, and sociocultural perspectives on lifespan learning, development, and well-being. 

Research within Educational Psychology examines how cognitive, emotional, moral, social, cultural, and environmental factors shape learning, development and well-being in schools, families, communities, and health contexts. Faculty employ diverse methodological approaches, including experimental, mixed-methods, qualitative, community-based participatory, and patient-oriented research.  

As a doctoral student focused on Educational Psychology, you will be supported in interdisciplinary and socially responsive research that advances understanding of learning, development, inclusion, and well-being across educational and community contexts. 

Research topics and course themes include:

• Autism and neurodiversity

• Child and adolescent mental health

• Culturally responsive and equity-oriented approaches to education, development, and health

• Developmental psychopathology

• Executive functioning

• Family and community well-being

• Learning and literacy

• Social attention and cognitive development

• Social and moral reasoning