Graduate Programs
Where Research Meets Human Flourishing
The Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor University is preparing the next generation of visionary clinicians and scholars. Through intimate class settings, dedicated faculty mentorship, and practical research and professional opportunities, the students in our programs cultivate the expertise necessary to drive meaningful change in education and human development. Join a community led by distinguished experts in Applied Behavior Analysis, Gifted and Talented, Qualitative Methods, School Psychology, Special Education, and beyond.
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The PhD in Educational Psychology equips leaders for sucessful careers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Gifted and Talented Education, or Quantitative Studies, with supplemental work in supporting areas. The residential program is 65 credit hours, plus 9 hours of dissertation.
The PhD in School Psychology prepares health-service providors to apply scientific and data-based decision-making in schools or other settings to support children and youth. The residential program is 101 credit hous and offers outstanding clinical experiences, research opportunities, and licensure preparation.
Graduates with the Education Specialist degree are prepared to meet the learning, behavior, and mental health needs of children in school settings using evidence-based assessment and interventions. Hybrid format in Dallas, TX or residential format in Waco, TX, 60 hours, field-based training, year-long internship, and NASP approved.
Students may choose from three specialization options: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Gifted & Talented Education, or General Educational Psychology. The program is residential, 36 hours, and typically completed within 15-18 months.