Overview

Areas of study include K–12 schools, community settings, museums and the variety of contexts that young people navigate in their everyday lives, including digital media and gaming. Although we have a primary focus on children and youth, several faculty members also study processes of teacher learning.

The program of Learning Sciences and Human Development at University of Colorado at Boulder is structured in ways that emphasize the bridging of theory and practice, lending primary emphasis to academic study and research. The program is designed to provide an academic and practical foundation that prepares students for a variety of career pathways. These include, but are not limited to, work in K–12 education, youth-serving community organizations, educational research firms or in the private sector. Faculty advisors and students build programs of study that meet program goals and the student's interests.

To make the most of the LSHD MA program, it is helpful—though not required—for students to have taken coursework focused on learning and human development. For example, courses that address topics such as how people learn, cognition and the social and cultural contexts of development, including the study of culture, race, ethnicity, gender or linguistics would be relevant. Commensurate professional or paraprofessional experience in educational settings—in and out of school and with youth and adults—is also a valued prior experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning Sciences

Human Development

Education

Educational Psychology
Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-31

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

Education Counselling Psychology Developmental Psychology View 82 other Masters in Developmental Psychology 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

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General requirements

A Personal Statement
3 Letters of Recommendation
Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required after admission)
English Proficiency Requirement (international applicants only)
Application Fee ($60 domestic application/$80 international). Application fee waivers are not available.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37108 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37108 USD / year

≈ 37108 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14482 USD / year

≈ 14482 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

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