The master’s program in learning, cognition, and development is intended for students wishing to study the psychology of human learning, cognition, and development as it applies to education.  This program of study serves as an enriching theoretical background for the educational professional and/or as a foundation for further study at the doctoral level.  The study of how human beings learn, think, and grow forms the academic core of a variety of educational careers and applied doctoral programs and allows the student with an interest in psychology to obtain a master’s degree while keeping options open concerning future employment and/or possible doctoral training.  Students matriculating in the program will benefit from a background in academic psychology.  Students admitted without this background may need to elect more than the minimum of 30 credits.  A completed research project is required of students planning to pursue doctoral work.