Rutgers University Graduate School of Education (New Brunswick) 16 courses 30 total credits
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The master's program in Learning, Cognition, and Development (LCD) 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 complete coursework above and beyond the minimum of 30 credits. A completed research project is recommended for students planning to pursue doctoral work.
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Learning Area*** (select 1 course from this group)
15:295:580 Psychology of Learning (3) 15:295:510 Cooperative and Collaborative Learning (3) 15:295:518 Motivation in the Classroom* (3) 15:295:590 Seminar in Learning, Cognition, and Development** (with advisor approval) (3) 16:300:582 Educational Psychology II: Theories of Cognition and Instruction (with instructor & advisor approval) (3) 16:300:691 Cognitive and Motivational Learning Strategies** (3)
Cognition Area*** (select 1 course from this group)
15:295:502 Cognition and Memory (3) 15:290:522* Cognition and Language from Birth to Age Eight: Normal Development and Implications for Risk and Disability** (3) 15:295:518 Motivation in the Classroom* (3) 15:295:590 Seminar in Learning, Cognition, and Development** (with advisor approval) (3) 16:300:691Cognitive and Motivational Learning Strategies** (3)
Development Area*** (select 1 from this group)
15:295:512 Introduction to Child Psychology: Infancy through Adolescence (3) 15:290:521* Child, Family, and Community: Relationships in Development (3) 15:290:522* Cognition and Language from Birth to Age Eight: Normal Development and Implications for Risk and Disability** (3) 15:295:503 Cognitive Development (3) 15:295:590 Seminar in Learning, Cognition, and Development** (with advisor approval) (3) 16:300:582 Educational Psychology II: Cognition and Instruction (3)
Evaluation, Statistics, and Measurement Core
Take any two courses in the area of evaluation, statistics, and measurement. These can include any of the following: 15:291:518 Quantitative Educational Research Designs (strongly recommended) (3) 15:291:511 Introduction to Educational Research and Methodology (3) 15:291:515 Psychometric Theory (3) 15:291:520 Program Evaluation (3) 15:291:530 Statistics for Education Research and Practice
Research*** (select 1 from the following)
15:290:601 Independent Study in Educational Psychology (Literature Review) (3) 15:295:609 Research in Learning, Cognition, and Development (3) Grad level elective within the Learning, Cognition and Development program AND Writing Experience Requirement: Each student must submit to the department a term paper 15 pages or more with a grade of B+ or better from one of their LCD courses to fulfill this requirement for graduation * These courses were formerly 15:290 ** These courses are cross listed under two (2) categories. However, any single course can only meet one requirement. *** In general, we encourage students to enroll in 15:295:609 Research in Learning, Cognition, and Development....
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 15:290:601 | Independent Study in Educational Psychology | 3 |
| 15:295:609 | Research in Learning, Cognition, and Development | 3 |
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