Educational psychology involves the study of how people learn, including topics such as student outcomes, the instructional process, individual differences in learning, gifted learners, and learning disabilities.
Colleges and Universities Offering Ph.D in Educational Psychology in Ghana:
UCC
Entry Requirements:
A successful applicant would be offered a probationary admission as a Postgraduate Research Student [PRS] for the first year.
Students may progress to the second year after having satisfied the following conditions:
Completed all courses required at the masters level
Obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better
Taken a course in academic writing and passed
Successfully defended a final research proposal before a department examining panel
A non- research master’s degree candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Programme must:
Have obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better in the masters course work
Submit an official transcript of academic record
Submit at least two referee’s report one of which must be from a former lecturer
Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study including references
Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the colleges/faculties /schools /institutes/departments.
This may include relevant work experience and written entrance examination and/or interview.
What do educational psychologists do?
Educational psychologists study children of all ages and how they learn.
They use this analysis to identify learning, social and behavioral issues that impede children’s learning.
Recently, educational psychology has expanded beyond preschool and elementary school classrooms to assist adults in educational settings.
What are the examples of educational psychology?
Educational Technology: Looking at how different types of technology can help students learn.
Instructional Design: Designing learning materials.
Special Education: Helping students who may need specialized instruction.