Master of Science in Educational Psychology Online

Educational psychology is the science of learners and learning, including their differences and their development as they grow and change. These differences include changes that are biosocial, cognitive, psychosocial, and behavioral. Educational psychology also involves learning the techniques of the scientific method that apply to our field -- using tests and measurements, statistics, and research methodology.

Mississippi State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Mississippi State University.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In addition, specific programs are accredited by the following:

Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology

Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

American Animal Hospital Association

American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (formerly American Home Economics Association)

American Chemical Society

American Psychological Association

American Veterinary Medical Association

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Council on Rehabilitation Education

Council on Social Work Education

Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board

Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council

National Association of Schools of Music

National Architectural Accreditation Board

National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration

National Association of Schools of Art and Design

National Association of School Psychologists

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Professional Landcare Network

Society of American Foresters

Society of Wood Science and Technology

The Wildlife Society