About the course

The Ph.D. degree in Learning Science provides an advanced and interdisciplinary study in the principles of human cognition, learning and development. The program 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.

　　Program Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of this program will be able to:

　　Inform and enhance practice based on deep knowledge of research, theories and principles of cognition, learning and development.

　　Synthesize and critically evaluate scholarly articles and texts.

　　Apply principles of research design to create rigorous experiments and studies.

　　Analyze and interpret quantitative data using appropriate cutting-edge methodologies and tools.

　　Develop scientific writing skills in order to effectively communicate research findings to the scientific community and practitioners.

　　Design and conduct empirical research to investigate the cognitive and developmental basis for effective teaching and learning practices.

　　Disseminate original, empirical research through scholarly presentations, conferences and publications. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

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

　　Effective with spring 2024 admission term, a curriculum vitae will be required

　　English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:

　　Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score

　　Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score

　　Minimum 77 MELAB score

　　Minimum 6.5 IELTS score

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kent State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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