Master (MA) in Applied Educational Psychology

• NECHE Accreditation
• Combine two fields of study, psychology and special education, for a holistic perspective
• Supervised field practicum in school settings
• Appropriate for education and psychology professionals

Required Courses

• Theories of Learning and Human Development
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Research Design and Data Analysis
• Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy
• Consultation
• Diversity Issues in Counseling in Different Settings
• Child and Adolescent Psychological Assessment
• Learning Disabilities Assessment and Remediation
• Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Interventions
• Behavior Management & Applied Behavior Analysis
• Family, School and Community Systems
• Crisis Intervention in the Schools

Fieldwork

Thesis 

Thesis in Educational Psychology (Applied Educational psychology research project)

Upon successful completion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the core theories in learning, human development, and developmental psychopathology.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of evidence based assessment techniques and interventions at the individual, group, and systems levels.
• Utilize evidence-based assessment techniques and interventions at the individual, group, and system levels.
• Demonstrate multicultural competence in communicating, consulting, and working effectively with individuals and families from diverse communities.
• Implement core ethical principles underpinning professional practice.
• Apply professional work characteristics including effective oral/written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Construct the appropriate research design, collect data, and implement the necessary statistical techniques to answer research questions relevant to applied educational psychology.

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Tuition

Tuition is payable on a course by course basis. The cost for the full program is 9,720€.

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Merit Scholarships

The School of Graduate & Professional Education offers scholarships covering a portion of the cost of tuition to all applicants who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in their undergraduate studies.

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Financial Assistance

Since its founding in 1875, The American College of Greece (ACG) has provided assistance to students needing help in meeting their educational expenses, thereby enabling students with demonstrated ability and promise to access a quality education, regardless of their financial circumstances.

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Discounts

All ACG alumni are entitled to a 10% tuition fee discount on top of any other scholarship of financial assistance program which may apply.

Corporate discount programs are also available to two or more employees from one organization who wish to study in our graduate programs.

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This degree is ideal for individuals from any social science or other background who are interested in:

• Working directly with children and adolescents
• Supporting students with mental health needs by providing counseling, skill instruction, and learning & support plans
• Assessing and evaluating individual differences to identify intervention strategies
• Working collaboratively with parents and teachers to support children’s success
• Using research to inform practices
• Counseling school-age students to thrive at home, in school, and in life.

Current Student profile

Average Age: 27 years
Female: 87%
Male: 13%
First degree obtained from: Greek AEI (56%); ACG-Deree (22%); International University (22%)

Graduates of this program work primarily in schools, in private or public settings serving school-age populations, and in private practice centers as counselors.

Deree graduate students receive support from the Office of Career Services, which help them connect with the 50,000 ACG alumni around the globe, expand their professional network, and gain access to various job positions. Our graduate students and alumni may also benefit from the Alba Graduate Business School Services, including career coaching, participation in career events and workshops, participation in the Alba annual career forum, one-to-one career advice sessions, and a direct mail list for job posts and career advice.

Applicants should possess:

• A college or university degree from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of proficiency in the English language: TOEFL, IELTS, Proficiency, or GCE.
• Motivation and/or relevant experience to specialize in this area: Evidence of strong motivation to work in communication related areas will be sought in the interview and the personal statement submitted with the application form.

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Tel.: +30 210 600 2208
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