Ed.M. in Learning, Cognition, and Development

The goal of the LCD program at the GSE is to prepare graduates who possess a mastery of the psychological constructs and theories relevant to learning, cognition, and development. Students will learn to apply these constructs to educational settings and related applied contexts while acquiring skills needed for critical evaluation of empirical evidence and to speak and write coherently on such topics. Upon completion of the program, students will have the foundational knowledge needed for a career in education or to pursue doctoral study in the field.

For more information about the courses in this program, please visit the course catalog and online schedule of classes.

This program typically takes 2 years to complete and includes:

• • 30 Graduate Course Credits
    • 3 Credits – Learning Course*
    • 3 Credits – Cognition Course* 
    • 3 Credits – Development Course* 
    • 6 Credits – Learning, Cognition, and Development Elective Courses
    • 6 Credits – Educational Statistics, Measurement, & Evaluation Core Courses
    • 6 Credits – Outside Elective Courses
    • 3 Credits – Research Course

Accepted students have 5 years to complete the program.

*Students may select from a list of courses within this area that fulfill the credit requirement. Students with minimal knowledge in the specified content area are strongly encouraged to follow the recommended course selections.

Given the theoretical foundation offered through completion of the Ed.M. in Learning, Cognition, and Development program, graduates often go on to pursue roles in research, traditional education settings, academia and higher education, government or nonprofit agencies, or special education services. Students enrolled in the program may have a range of motivations, including to begin or further their career as educators or educational professionals. Students seeking to pursue doctoral-level study in educational psychology will exit the program prepared with the required knowledge, and proven competency to conduct high-quality scholarly work at the graduate level.

• Personal Statement 
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Official Undergraduate Transcripts

1. Collect the materials required for admission
2. Submit your application online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/
3. Submit supporting materials online
4. Any supporting materials that cannot be submitted electronically should be mailed to Graduate Admissions’ New Brunswick office. Their mailing address can be found here: https://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/about/contact-us

Tuition: 

For tuition and fees information please visit the tuition landing page.

Financial Aid:

While students are encouraged to apply for federal student aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there are a number of other merit- and need-based support options, including loans and college work-study programs within and external to Rutgers. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.

Scholarships, Fellowships & Assistantships:

Generous GSE alumni, friends, and community members have established and continue to donate to more than one dozen fellowships and scholarships to help deserving students reach their goals. These awards are granted on the basis of academic achievement and or financial need. While these awards are competitive, interested students are encouraged to apply for consideration and submit the required materials. Students must also submit a FAFSA application to be eligible.  

To review all current awards and learn more about the donors that established them, please click here.