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
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- Priority deadline
Language
Credits
- Post-Baccalaureate Students: 108
- Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students: 75
Delivered
Disciplines
Education View 308 other PhDs in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- 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 Fee
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International
23423 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23423 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
23423 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23423 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
12554 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12554 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Kent
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Scholarships Information
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