Overview

The Learning Science program at Kent State University provides rigorous training in the theoretical foundations of cognition, learning and development, as well as research design, instrumentation, quantitative analysis and research application.

Graduates are qualified to become faculty at the university level and are also prepared for careers in a variety of industry and government settings conducting research and guiding the application of evidence-based practices.

Possible careers

University professor
Human behavior researcher
K-12 teacher
Data analyst
Curriculum specialist
Academic counseling
Assessment specialist
Educational research
Program evaluation
Data scientist
Researcher for business/industry
Marketing
Advertising

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child and Adolescent Development
Life Span Development
Learning Theories
Educational Motivation
Educational Psychology
Psychological Principles of Education
Seminar in Learning and Development
Special Topics in Learning and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Post-Baccalaureate Students: 108
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students: 75

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 undergraduate and graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Minimum 18 credit hours of courses in psychology, education or related fields (including a course in statistics)
Official transcript(s)
Research experience and broad background in educational psychology, psychology or related fields
Goal statement
Three letters of recommendation
Interview
Curriculum vitae
English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Out-of-State

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13448 USD / year

≈ 13448 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 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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