UPI Study Colleges University of the People Educational Psychology
University of the People Transfer Credit · Psychology 120

EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Educational Psychology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

The Psychology 120 syllabus is available to enrolled or registered students . Sign in to your UPI Study account to download it instantly — or enroll today to get access.

🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Educational Psychology — transfers as EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology at University of the People
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Educational Psychology
Psychology 120 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: EDUC 3301
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of educational psychology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Understand the cognitive processes involved in learning, including memory systems, problem-solving strategies, and creativity; explore behaviorism and its applications in education, including classical and operant conditioning, reinforcement schedules, and behavior management techniques.
  • Examine child and adolescent development within educational contexts, including cognitive development theories, sociocultural influences, and moral development; investigate motivation theories and their impact on student learning, including goal orientation, self-efficacy, and teacher expectations.
  • Recognize and accommodate individual differences among learners, including intelligence measurement, learning styles, and special education considerations; apply assessment methods, instructional strategies, and research methodology to real educational settings.
📚Major topics covered
Foundations of Educational Psychology Cognitive Processes in Learning Memory Systems & Retrieval Behavioral Foundations & Conditioning Operant Conditioning & Reinforcement Developmental Psychology in Education Piaget & Vygotsky's Theories Motivation & Self-Efficacy Goal Orientation & Teacher Expectations Individual Differences & Learning Styles Special Education & IEPs Assessment & Evaluation Methods Effective Instructional Strategies Research Methodology in Education Technology Integration in Education Moral & Sociocultural Development
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology.

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$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Educational Psychology → UoPeople.

📚 About Educational Psychology
What is Educational Psychology?
Educational Psychology is a college-level course that explores the psychological principles and theories essential for effective teaching and learning. It is Psychology 120 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to apply cognitive and behavioral learning theories, analyze motivation and development in educational contexts, evaluate individual differences among learners, and use assessment and instructional strategies — skills valued in teaching, counseling, HR, and social services.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Educational Psychology as a direct equivalent to their EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Educational Psychology is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Educational Psychology as transferring as EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Educational Psychology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Educational Psychology → EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Educational Psychology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Educational Psychology for your UoPeople credit.

What is Educational Psychology?

Educational Psychology is the study of how people learn and how teaching, motivation, memory, and development affect that process. It looks at what happens in the mind and behavior of learners, and how educators can use that knowledge to support learning in schools and other settings.

How the course teaches you

This Educational Psychology course is structured around attendance, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, each worth 25%, so steady participation matters from start to finish. As you complete the course, the transcript record can be reviewed by University of the People, where it is recognized as EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology, a named course equivalency that maps to a specific catalog course.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The content on learning, motivation, memory, development, and individual differences can help you interpret classroom behavior and choose more effective study or teaching strategies. At University of the People, that credit can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology fits as an established transfer course.

Skills you walk away with

Explain memory systems and retrieval in learningApply classical and operant conditioning conceptsUse reinforcement and behavior management strategiesCompare Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of developmentIdentify factors that shape motivation and self-efficacyRecognize individual differences, intelligence, and learning needsConnect assessment and research methods to classroom situations

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates it through its transfer process. UoPeople then applies the course as EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology, which means the credit is matched to a specific course in the catalog rather than counted as a vague elective. That named recognition can make degree planning more predictable for students in programs like the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. Keep in mind that UoPeople accepts up to 90 transfer credits total, or 75% of a degree.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you are building toward a University of the People degree and want a course with a clear named equivalency rather than a general elective. It is especially useful for students who need to plan carefully around transfer limits, since UoPeople allows up to 90 credits to transfer and this course is recognized specifically as EDUC 3301 – Education Psychology. It is not the best choice if you want a course that will transfer only as an unspecified elective or if you are not working toward a UoPeople program.

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What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to University of the People.