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Department of Educational Psychology

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Educational Psychology

Helping people learn and grow

At the Department of Educational Psychology, we believe that education is both an art and a science. Our focus: preparing the next generation of researchers and scientist-practitioners with degrees in psychological foundations of education, quantitative methods in education, counseling psychology, school psychology, and special education.

#8 U.S. News & World Report, 2025


In 2025, we were rated #8 in the nation among educational psychology graduate programs.

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In memoriam: Frank Benjamin Wilderson In memoriam: Frank Benjamin Wilderson

Dr. Frank Benjamin Wilderson, Jr. recently passed away at the age of 94. Wilderson spent 37 years at the University of Minnesota, retiring in 1999.

Winners announced in educational technology Tools Competition, partner of UMN/CEHD Winners announced in educational technology Tools Competition, partner of UMN/CEHD

The Tools Competition is a multi-million dollar funding opportunity for educational technology (edtech) innovation. It is a program of Renaissance Philanthropy and run in partnership with the University of Minnesota and the Digital Harbor Foundation.

David DeLiema named 2025 McKnight Presidential Fellow David DeLiema named 2025 McKnight Presidential Fellow

Dr. David DeLiema was recently named a 2025 McKnight Presidential Fellow. This prestigious three-year award recognizes exceptional mid-career faculty who have recently been promoted to associate professor.

In memoriam: Lynn S. Fuchs In memoriam: Lynn S. Fuchs

Dr. Lynn S. Fuchs passed away on May 7, 2025 at her son's home with her family. Fuchs graduated from the University of Minnesota with a PhD in educational psychology in 1981.

QME program celebrates student achievements at end-of-year event QME program celebrates student achievements at end-of-year event

On May 5, the Department of Educational Psychology's quantitative methods in education (QME) program hosted its annual end-of-year celebration, bringing together students and faculty to reflect on another successful academic year.

Matthew Lau receives the Distinguished Alumni Award Matthew Lau receives the Distinguished Alumni Award

The Department of Educational Psychology's school psychology program is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Matthew Lau! This award honors program alumni who have made exemplary contributions to the field.

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