Overview

Coursework encompasses basic and applied topics in child development and the application of developmental principles to early intervention and schooling at all age levels.

Students enrolled in the Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Human Development programme are encouraged to explore diverse research methodologies and to take advantage of the outstanding resources in developmental psychology across the Rutgers University community as they design and navigate their programme of study with their faculty advisor.

Career

Graduates of the Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Human Development degree at Rutgers University are expected to influence educational practice in the United States and abroad through original research efforts, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge in education, discovering exemplary educational practices, and contributing to local and national educational policy. GSE graduates most commonly go on to conduct research in higher education, policy organizations, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations concerned with education.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Proseminars

Methodology Requirement Courses

Cognate Courses

Pre-Thesis Research (Independent Study Courses)

Human Development Courses

Dissertation Research

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Education Cognitive Science View 41 other PhDs 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

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General requirements

A personal statement that describes why you are interested in studying education at Rutgers. We are especially interested in knowing what your research interests are and with which faculty members you would like to work.

Academic Writing sample

3 Letters of Recommendation

Official Undergraduate Transcripts

Official Graduate Transcripts (if applicable)

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

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

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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