Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

The Educational Psychology program focuses on the intersection of psychology and education. Students study learning theories, educational assessment, and the psychological factors that influence teaching and learning. Graduates are prepared to work in educational settings, conducting research, assessing educational programs, and supporting students, educators, and institutions in improving the educational experience.

FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS:

The College of Psychology begins with a focus on the foundations of psychological science and behavioral analysis. Students delve into the principles of psychology, human behavior, and research methods. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to understand and address complex psychological phenomena.


PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND CLIENT INTERACTION:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Psychology places a strong emphasis on practical experience and interaction with clients. Students have opportunities to engage in clinical placements, conduct psychological assessments, and work with diverse populations. These experiences not only enhance their practical psychology skills but also provide valuable insights into the field of psychology.


GLOBAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES AND CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH:

The College of Psychology at Hudson Bay University is committed to addressing global psychological issues and fostering cross-cultural research. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on psychology and encourages students to engage in research projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with psychologists and researchers from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on psychology.

Study personality psychology, emphasizing the study of personality development, personality assessment, and psychological theories of personality. Analyze major personality theories and their applications.


Gain insights into developmental psychology, emphasizing the study of human development from infancy to old age. Analyze developmental milestones, psychological changes, and factors influencing human development.


Explore biological and cognitive psychology, focusing on the intersection of biological processes and cognitive functioning. Analyze the relationship between brain and behavior, cognitive psychology, and neuropsychology.


Study neuropsychology, emphasizing the study of brain function, brain disorders, and the relationship between the brain and behavior. Analyze brain structures, cognitive processes, and neuropsychological assessments.


Learn about psychology, covering the broad scope of psychological science, including various subfields and their applications. Analyze the principles of psychology, human behavior, and the study of the mind.

This course delves into the psychological principles underpinning education. Students explore topics such as learning theories, motivation, and cognitive development. The insights gained are crucial for educators, helping them understand and support students' diverse learning needs.


This course delves into the application of educational psychology in instructional settings. Students learn how psychological principles can inform effective teaching practices, making learning more engaging and impactful.


Child Development focuses on the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children. Students will gain insights into the key stages of childhood development and how these insights inform educational practices.


Explore the intersection of culture and psychology. This course delves into the ways culture influences human behavior and mental processes. Students will examine cultural norms, values, and practices' impact on psychological phenomena.


Special Topics in Educational Psychology allows students to explore advanced and specialized subjects within the field. The course content may vary, covering emerging research, methodologies, and critical issues in educational psychology.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MP) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At Hudson Bay University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Personality Psychology (P-164)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Personality
     The Psychoanalytic Legacy: Sigmund Freud
     Personalitys Ancestral Foundation: Carl Jung.
     Overcoming Inferiority And Striving For Superiority: Alfred Adler.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Moving Toward, Away From, And Against Others: Karen Horney
     Personality From The Interpersonal Perspective: Harry Stack Sullivan.
     The Seasons Of Our Lives: Erik Erikson.
     The Socio Psychological Approach To Personality: Erich Fromm.
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Every Person Is To Be Prized: Carl Rogers
     Becoming All That One Can Be: Abraham Maslow
     Marching To A Different Drummer: George Kelly
     The Social Cognitive Approach To Personality: Walter Mischel And Julian Rotter.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking Ahead And Learning Mastery Of Ones Circumstances: Albert Bandura
     Its All A Matter Of Consequences: B. F. Skinner.
     Human Needs And Environmental Press: Henry A. Murray.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Trait Approach To Personality: Raymond Cattell And Hans Eysenck.
     Personality Development And Prejudice: Gordon Allport
     Where Is Personality Theory Going?

Developmental Psychology (P-228)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescents In Social Context
     Adolescents In Theoretical Context
     Adolescent Diversity
     Sexual Maturation And Physical Growth
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Issues: Health, Behaviors, And Attitudes
     Traditional Approaches To Cognitive Development
     New Approaches To Cognitive Development
     Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, And Gender
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sexual Values, Behavior And Education
     Adolescents And Their Families
     Divorced, Parent-Absent And Blended Families
     Social Development: The Changing Nature Of Friendship And Romance
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adolescent Society, Culture, And Subculture
     Development Of Moral Values
     Education And School
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Work And Vocation
     Adolescent Alienation
     Substance Abuse, Addictions, And Dependency

Biological And Cognitive Psychology (P-371)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     How The Brain Gives Rise To The Mind
     Perception
     Attention
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Representation And Knowledge In Long-Term Memory
     Encoding And Retrieval From Long-Term Memory
     Working Memory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Executive Processes
     Emotion And Cognition
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Decision Making
     Problem Solving And Reasoning
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motor Cognition And Mental Simulation
     Language

NeuroPsychology (P-483)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Neuropsychology
     Neuroanatomy
     Techniques In Neuropsychology
     Laterality
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Sensorimotor System
     Sensation And Perception: Vision
     Memory
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hearing And Language Processing
     Emotion
     Spatial Ability
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Attention And Consciousness
     Humans, Human Brains, And Evolution
     Neural Development And Developmental Disorders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Brain Damage
     Neuropsychological Assessment
     Recovery Of Function

Psychology (P-677)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     What Is Psychology?
     How Psychologists Do
     Genes, Evolution, And The Environment
     The Brain: Source Of Mind And Self
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Body Rhythms And Mental States
     Sensation And Perception
     Learning And Conditioning
     Behavior In Social And Cultural Context
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking And Intelligence
     Memory
     Emotion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation
     Personality
     Development Over The Lifespan
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health Stress And Coping
     Psychological Disorders
     Approaches To Treatment And Therapy

Educational Psychology (ED-041)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:

Educational Psychology In Learning And Instruction (EDP-154)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Learning And Instruction
     Learning To Read Fluently
     Learning To Read For Comprehension
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Learning To Write
     Learning Mathematics
     Learning Science
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching By Giving Productive Feedback
     Teaching By Providing Concreteness, Activity, And Familiarity
     Teaching By Explaining Examples
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching By Guiding Cognitive Processing During Learning
     Teaching By Fostering Learning Strategies
     Teaching By Fostering Problem-Solving Strategies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Teaching By Creating Cognitive Apprenticeship In Classrooms And Beyond
     Teaching By Priming Students' Motivation To Learn

Child Development (EDP-170)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Making A Difference In The Lives Of Infants, Children, And Adolescents
     Using Research To Understand Children And Adolescents
     Biological Beginnings
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Physical Development
     Family, Culture, And Community
     Cognitive Development: Piaget And Vygotsky
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognitive Development: Cognitive Processes
     Intelligence
     Language Development
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Development In Academic Domains
     Emotional Development
     Development Of Self And Social Understanding
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Morality And Motivation
     Peers, Media And Society

Culture And Psychology (EDP-463)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Cross-Cultural Psychology
     Methodology Of Cross-Cultural Research
     Critical Thinking In Cross-Cultural Psychology
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cognition: Sensation And Perception, And States Of Consciousness
     Intelligence
     Emotion
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Motivation And Behavior
     Human Development And Socialization
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Psychological Disorders
     Social Perception And Social Cognition
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social Interaction
     Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology: Some Highlights

Special Topics In Educational Psychology (EDP-620)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Classroom Management And Evidence-Based Practice
     The Good Behavior Board Game
     Behavioral Contracting
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Individual Disruptive Incident Barometer
     Signal Time-Out For Minor Disruptive Behavior
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Removal Time-Out For Severe Disruptive And Aggressive Behavior
     Positive Compliance Momentum
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Beeper System
     Task Engagement Program (Tep)
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Grandma'S Rule For Increasing In-Seat Behavior
     Response Cards