Overview

A large portion of our Educational Psychology (Applied Cognition and Development) program at the University of Georgia involves in-depth research and analysis, and you will graduate with a strong grasp of your chosen topic and the research experience to be a leader in your field. Our graduates are consistently recognized for their innovative work, which covers diverse topics such as the impacts of curriculum and beliefs on learning, empirical studies of student behavior, new methods of assessment, and pushing the boundaries of giftedness and creativity.

Graduates of our program typically go on to careers in various non-clinical educational, training, or research support settings in schools, the military, or colleges and universities.

About the Program

This program is available on campus and in a fully online format. Both will enhance your knowledge of human development, learning, and motivation.

Because we have a rigorous but fixed number of required courses within and outside the department, you may create personalized programs of study suited to your interests. Our student researchers tackle diverse topics such as children placed at risk for learning difficulties; the development of science, mathematics, and literacy skills; and instruction in preschools.

Our online Applied Cognition and Development emphasis accepts a cohort of 10 students each year, which provides individualized attention. Our graduates improve education through research, implement projects in schools, and apply research and methods to a variety of settings. A minimal number of required courses allows you to create your own program of study, choosing from:

Learning with technology
Learning across the lifespan
Qualitative approaches to education

Development of high intellectual capability

Highlights

Faculty are Fellows of the American Psychological Association

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Low faculty-to-student ratio

Programme Structure

Our faculty members are experts in an array of fields, including:

Emergent reading, vocabulary, and oral language development
The development of mathematics strategies and mathematics achievement
Cultural influences on motivation and achievement
Early intervention
Economic disadvantage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Cognitive Science Educational Psychology View 98 other Masters in Cognitive Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

While completing your Graduate School application, note that your three letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can evaluate your scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably, at least two of the three letters will be from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study.

Tuition Fee

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International

28898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14449 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

28358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14179 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

10250 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5125 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Athens

720 - 1170 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Educational Psychology (Applied Cognition and Development).

Available Scholarships

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