Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology

A Unique & Rich Combination in an Ed Psych and Ed Tech Doctoral Program

The nationally ranked Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) doctoral program produces scholars and leaders in the study of human learning and development and/or in the design and study of diverse technologies supporting learning and teaching. It emphasizes rigorous scholarship and diverse analytical perspectives on learning, development and technology embedded in culture and society. 

The program prepares graduates to pursue careers in university research and teaching, research on and development of educational technologies and leadership roles in school systems and the private sector.

You’re Welcome At MSU

The EPET doctoral program welcomes applicants from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds, educational and technological experiences, and social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. We enact our commitment to sustaining a community that is inclusive, and diverse through ongoing engagement in equity-focused learning and program reform, and systems for student representation and community accountability.

Students Develop Expertise In Ed Psych, Ed Tech, or The Intersection Of These Emphasis Areas

Educational Psychology

• Investigate human learning, motivation, and development in schools, workplaces, communities and homes. Understand and improve educational practice. Students can base their inquiry in specific domains (e.g., mathematics, literacy, science) or age groups (e.g., adolescents, adults). In 2024, MSU was named #4 in the nation for educational psychology. 

Educational Technology

• Investigate and improve the use of technologies to support learning and teaching. Engage in research and development on the pedagogy, policy and design of media and technologies in support of learning in formal environments (e.g. face-to-face, online classes) and in informal settings (e.g. homes, after-school programs).