Educational Psychology is an academic study that is closely related to the field of Psychology. It is concerned with comprehending how people learn and how various learning environments affect them. In order to improve educational practises for kids, adults, and persons with special learning needs, experts in the field research the cognitive, behavioural, developmental, social, and emotional elements that affect learning.

Courses in Educational Psychology look for ways to improve educational activities by using techniques like testing and measurement and topics include instructional design, human development, classroom management, assessment, and assistive learning technologies.

Individuals in the field of Educational Psychology may concentrate on one or more areas of study, including fundamental developmental processes, parenting, social networks, the development of aggression, emotional and academic self-regulation, play interests, creativity, gerontology, and more. Additionally, Educational psychologists undertake in-depth study, evaluate learning strategies, and develop fresh ideas to enhance the teaching procedures. Priority is given to the requirements of educational institutions and their students, particularly those with learning disabilities and these educational psychologists are employed by educational institutions to create and carry out effective learning initiatives.

Study levels:

Different colleges and universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in Educational Psychology and these include:

• Bachelors in Education
• Bachelors in International Teacher Education for Secondary Schools
• Bachelors in Psychology
• Bachelors of Secondary Education and Physical Education
• Bachelors of Psych pedagogy
• Bachelors in Pedagogical Education
• Bachelors of Arts in Middle-Level Education
• Master’s Degree in Education
• Master’s Degree in School Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Master of Science in Child Development
• Master of Arts in Education, Inclusion and Special Needs
• Master of Arts in Education Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychology
• Master of Science in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Master of Education in Counselling and Human Resource Development
• Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Educational Psychology

Specialisations:

The goal of a specialisation in Educational Psychology will further train students in the processes involved in learning across the life span and competent functioning. Students obtaining a degree in educational psychology have the option of specialising in a particular field to have a deeper understanding of the discipline and the specialisation areas include:

• Educational Technology
• Instructional Design
• Special Education
• Curriculum Development
• Organizational Learning
• Gifted Learners
• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Risk Prevention and Wellness Promotion
• Developmental, Cognitive and Social Neuroscience
• Cognitive Development

Employability:

As educational psychologists deal with various problems varying from socio-economic troubles, peer pressure, behavioural issues, and stress, there are a plethora of job opportunities in the field of Educational Psychology. Graduates can work in academic settings, work privately, associate with various institutions to conduct research or take up the role of mentor for new educational psychologists. Additionally, Graduates in Educational Psychology may work in businesses, foundations, public schools, state and federal departments of education, the military, as researchers, consultants, instructional software developers, test creators, educational programme managers, and other jobs.

Job profiles include:

• School Psychologist
• School Counsellor
• Student Development Specialist
• Assessment Coordinator
• Crisis Intervention Counsellor
• Educational Program Researcher
• Psychology Teacher
• College Professor
• Program Evaluator
• Instructional Software Developer
• University and School Administrator.