The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE) at Michigan State University is committed to the study of human learning and development across the life span. CEPSE faculty and students bring an important array of conceptual, technical and therapeutic perspectives to the study of learning in a wide variety of contexts.
FIND YOUR LEARNING PATH
The five program areas in CEPSE each offer different levels and modes of study within the field, including graduate certificates, hybrid and online only programs, but there are many opportunities to learn and collaborate across disciplines.
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
MSU prepares educators to transform teaching and learning with technology through the innovativeĀ Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) program, with courses online, in-person and overseas. The Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design program provides a critical lens of equity, accessibility, and social justice in human-centered learning and design.
At the Ph.D. level, theĀ Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) program, also available as a hybrid program, produces scholars and leaders in two interrelated study areas: human learning and development, and diverse technologies supporting education.
MEASUREMENT AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS
TheĀ Measurement and Quantitative Methods (MQM) doctoral programĀ prepares scholars to specialize in educational research methodology, the development of educational and psychological tests, and the methodology of statistics as applied to educational research.
COUNSELING AND COUNSELOR EDUCATION
The Counseling and Counselor Education programs at MSU include the nationās top-ranked graduate programs and faculty members conducting research, teaching and practice that promote the quality of life and community participation of individuals with diverse disabilities, mental health and chronic health needs.
The CACREP-accredited Masterās program in Rehabilitation Counseling prepares counselors to serve people with diverse disabilities based on a biopsychosocial model to promote self-determination, vocational development, independent living and community integration in community-based, vocational rehabilitation settings. The newly developed Masterās program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares counselors to work with individuals with mental health disorders, addictions, trauma and their families in a variety of clinical settings. The CACREP-accredited doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision prepares graduates to work as counselor educators, researchers and supervisors in academia and the community in the counseling and disability fields.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
TheĀ School Psychology ProgramĀ at Michigan State University can lead to an Ed.S. or a Ph.D. through small cohorts, renowned faculty and field experiences. School psychologists are prepared to work with educators, children, youth, and families to promote learning and development particularly in relation to schooling.
Graduates of theĀ Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) programĀ are eligible for Michigan certification and the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential. Graduates of the nationally accreditedĀ doctoral programĀ are eligible to become licensed psychologists and state/national-certified school psychologists.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Michigan State University prepares special education teachers, leaders and researchers to make a difference for students with various disabilities through theĀ undergraduate teacher education program, multiple fully online masterās programs and aĀ doctoral program.
Masterās level study includesĀ Special Education, which can lead to teaching endorsements in learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders,Ā Applied Behavior Analysis, which prepares behavior analysts for educational settings, andĀ Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, which prepares leaders to enact educational and behavioral systems that support all students, andĀ Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum DisordersĀ which helps students develop the skillset and knowledge to improve the lives of those with autism.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Our Ph.D. programs offer extensive financial support for students, with guaranteed funding for up to five years. Each program area has more specific information on their websites.Ā See more.
Students can also exploreĀ MSU-offered assistantships and fellowships.
OUR FACULTY
Faculty members in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education are leading scholars in each of their diverse fields. They also work collaboratively across disciplines and are committed to excellent teaching.
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