Coursework

Coursework for the Educational Psychology degree covers many topics, including counseling theory, ethics, crisis interventions, and group and individual counseling techniques. There are three degree options with differing coursework requirements.

Pathway 1: Educational Specialist Degree with Master’s and Credential

To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current academic catalog:

Program Requirements for Pathway 1

Pathway 2: Add an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialization

To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current academic catalog:

Program Requirements for Pathway 2

Pathway 3: Add a Clinical and Educationally Related Mental Health (EHRMS) Counseling Specialization

To view specific requirements and coursework information, visit the current academic catalog:

Program Requirements for Pathway 3

Diverse Course Modalities

School of Education students encounter several different class formats during their programs. The following modalities enable you to experience traditional, collaborative, and digital teaching models firsthand. While modalities vary from course to course, you may experience:

In-Person Classes

These classes are held at an APU campus location and involve face-to-face instruction and direct engagement with professors and students in a classroom setting. You will attend these classes in-person.

Co-Taught Classes

In the Division of Teacher Education, face-to-face courses are co-taught by special and general education professors. The two professors collaboratively plan and assess all student work.

Blended Learning

Blended courses mix in-person instruction with online learning, and between 33 to 50 percent of the course is presented in an online format. You will attend a portion of these classes in-person and complete the remainder online.

Distance Learning

Distance courses enable the professor to provide in-person instruction at one campus location while utilizing video-conference technology to extend instruction to students at other locations. You will attend these classes at the APU campus for which you are registered, though your professor may lead class from a different campus location.

Online Learning

These classes are conducted entirely online, allowing you to complete your coursework from anywhere. Courses may have specific technology requirements, but no campus visits are required.