Master's in Education - Learning, Cognition, and Development

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and the arts. Rutgers' strengths lie in its robust research initiatives and its status as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). With a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities, the university provides students with valuable opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and innovation. Rutgers New Brunswick's central location in the culturally rich region of New Brunswick, along with its diverse student body, creates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Through its dedication to academic rigor, research, and a commitment to social impact, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, prepares graduates to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world at large.

The Ed.M. in Learning, Cognition, and Development (LCD) program at the GSE is intended for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to study the psychology of human learning, cognition, and development as it applies to education. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of topics in educational psychology and upon completion, serves as an enriching theoretical background that can be directly applied in education-based professions or as a foundation for further academic study at the doctoral level. Carefully curated curriculum and expert faculty will immerse graduates in the latest research related to the psychology of learning, cognition and memory, and child development. The study of how human beings learn, think, and grow forms the academic core of a variety of educational careers and applied doctoral programs, offering graduates the flexibility to pursue a number of career outcomes upon completion of the LCD program.