This page should provide prospective students and other interested parties with the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Educational Psychology Track of the Master of Statistics Program. If your question is not located in this FAQ, please check the links to the right as well as elsewhere on the website. If you cannot find the information you need please contact the Master of Statistics Program Secretary.

What are the pre-requisistes for admission?

Applicant must have taken the GRE.
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Complete EDPS 7010
2 semesters of calculus
2 semesters of basic statistics
International applicants must also include official TOEFL scores

How long does it take to complete the Educational Psychology coursework?

It usually takes students in the Educational Psychology Track approximately two years to complete the program.

How many faculty are associated with the Educational Psychology track?

There are currently 5 faculty members from the Department of Educational Psychology who work with Educational Psychology Track students; 2 of these faculty members maintain close advisory relationships with students in the track.

What kind of financial assistance is available to Educational Psychology track students?

The Department of Educational Psychology offers a few teaching assistantships. Please visit the fund request page for more information.

Other financial assistance may be available through sources external to the MStat program. For applications and other information visit www.sa.utah.edu/finance/

What can I do with an m.stat. in Educational Psychology?

The paths taken by Educational Psychology Track graduates are varied, and include the following areas:

• Applied statistics relating to research design
• Applied statistics relating to statistical analysis in research and industry settings.
• Many go on to earn a Ph.D. in various fields.