Overview

The Learning, Cognition and Development programme of Rutgers University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of topics in educational psychology and upon completion, serves as an enriching theoretical background that can be directly applied in education-based professions or as a foundation for further academic study at the doctoral level.

Carefully curated curriculum and expert faculty will immerse graduates in the latest research related to the psychology of learning, cognition and memory, and child development. The study of how human beings learn, think, and grow forms the academic core of a variety of educational careers and applied doctoral programmes, offering graduates the flexibility to pursue a number of career outcomes upon completion of the LCD programme.

Programme goals

Students will build deep understanding of psychological constructs and theories relevant to learning, cognition, and development.

Students will become proficient in oral and written communication on topics related to educational psychology.

Students will examine social justice issues and promote educational equity in educational settings, where diverse backgrounds and perspectives (educational, cultural, personal, social, economic) are an integral part of the learning experience, by exploring and addressing them in intentional and meaningful ways.

Students will appropriately apply psychological constructs and theories relative to learning, cognition, and development to educational settings and related applied contexts.

Students will develop and enhance their skills in critically evaluating empirical evidence related to the psychology of education.

Students will capitalize on opportunities for continuous professional learning and development, including reflective self-inquiry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Learning

Cooperative and Collaborative Learning

Motivation in the Classroom

Seminar in Learning, Cognition, and Development

Cognitive and Motivational Learning Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement

3 Letters of Recommendation

Official Undergraduate Transcripts

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21648 USD / year

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Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 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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