Simon Fraser University

Educational psychology makes theoretical and experimental inquiries into how students learn from instruction, how they acquire and express motivation in educational settings, and how they develop skills in school subjects and for learning. This program also studies how this first line of inquiry contributes to designs for instructional experiences that promote a full spectrum of achievements.

The minor consists of required courses that develop a broad background in educational psychology supplemented by electives that deepen fundamentals. For a teaching career, it provides a research based foundation in the psychology of teaching and learning underlying a professional studies program.  For others, the minor articulates applied psychology serving one of our society's most important aims, education of people of all ages.

Lower Division Requirements

  • EDUC 220-3 Introduction to Educational Psychology
  • EDUC 222-3 Research Methods in Educational Psychology

Upper Division Requirements

Students must complete all of:
  • EDUC 320-3 Instructional Psychology
  • EDUC 325-3 Assessment for Classroom Teaching
  • EDUC 326-3 Classroom Management and Discipline
plus two of
  • EDUC 327-3 Self, Psychology and Education
  • EDUC 422-4 Learning Disabilities
  • EDUC 428-4 Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students
  • EDUC 464-4 Early Childhood Education


For more information contact the Undergraduate Advising Office, 8631 Education Building, (778) 782-3436.





Last Updated August 15, 2007 FOE