The Department of Educational Psychology is made up of various divisions. The faculty of the Department of Educational Psychology are recognized in their field for professional excellence and academic achievement. Their professional specialties include psychological testing, research design, attitude scaling, research methodology, research and evaluation, cognitive learning theories, and appraisal procedures. All core courses are scheduled on a Tuesday Thursday daytime basis, thus allowing students to arrange a two day a week schedule on campus. This has permitted students to maintain a part time job while pursuing the degree.
Many electives are available at late afternoon or evening times.
The Department does not issue licenses but does offer courses which are designed to meet the educational requirements of several state of California licenses. All licenses require additional experience beyond degrees, as well as written and oral exams adminstrered by the appropriate board of the State of California. Students are advised to acquire and read the laws governing MFCC licensure from the Board of Befavioral Science Examiners in Sacramento. The Educational Psychology license is issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. A credential in School Psychology and three years of related experience are currently required.