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Our faculty focuses on high-quality research, innovative teaching, and preparing professionals with the skills needed to enhance education and improve lives. The department offers a Minor in Educational Psychology Research in Society (p. 1) .  \nThe Department also offers four graduate degrees:  \n• Master of Arts degree in Applied Educational Psychology.  \n• Master of Arts degree in School Psychology.  \n• Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis.  \n• Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology.  \nAnd two graduate certificates:  \n• Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.  \n• Certificate in Program Evaluation and Applied Research.  \nSee the UT San Antonio Graduate Catalog for further information.  \nCriminal History Policy and Acknowledgement  \nThe College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) prepares educators and professionals for fields which require fieldwork, internship, practicum, service-learning, and/or clinical teaching. Placements occur in educational, clinical, health care facilities, hospitals, and/or medical settings which require a criminal background check. The University of Texas at San Antonio is required to inform students of the requirements set forth by the Texas Occupation Code, Chapter 53, Sections 53.001 through 53 . 105 ([https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/)[ ](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/)[OC.53.htm](OC.53.htm)) .  \nAll COEHD prospective students in a licensure or certification program are required to acknowledge that they have been made aware of  \nthese requirements and that they have read the COEHD Criminal History Policy ([https://education.utsa.edu/professional-preparation/](https://education.utsa.edu/professional-preparation/)[ ](https://education.utsa.edu/professional-preparation/)[teacher-certi](teacher-certi)fication. html) . For more information and to complete the acknowledgment form, please visit the Office of Professional Preparation and Partnerships in the College of Education and Human Development.  \nEducator Certification  \nIn accordance with state law, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) may suspend or revoke an educator’s certification or refuse to issue certification for a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for a crime that is directly related to the duties and  \nresponsibilities of the teaching profession (Texas Occupation Code, Section 53 .021) .  \nMinor in Educational Psychology Research in Society  \nThe Minor in Educational Psychology Research in Society consists of 18 semester credit hours of coursework sequenced to develop foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills. The minor emphasizes experiential learning and project-based approaches to ensure students develop real-world competencies and prepare for careers or further studies in related fields.  \nAdmission  \nAdmission to the minor follows the UTSA-wide admission requirements for minor declaration. Students interested in pursuing this minor must:  \n• Complete a Change of Major or Degree Information form through their academic advisor ([https://www.utsa.edu/advising/advisor/](https://www.utsa.edu/advising/advisor/)) .  \n• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4 .0 scale to satisfy minor completion requirements.  \n• Fulfill a minimum of 18 semester credit hours for the minor, including at least 6 upper-division credit hours.  \nStudents with this minor must complete 18 semester credit hours from the courses as listed below. 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