Make improvements in education through psychology, science, and technology

As a student in the program, you’ll study the psychological processes critical to education. Research in our program focuses on cognitive development, including high-level cognition and factors shaping and enhancing learning throughout the lifespan. Our faculty and students explore the basic mechanisms of thinking and learning in academic disciplines through precise, controlled laboratory experiments. We also put our reserch to work—in local schools on programs to improve students' reading, science, and mathematics outcomes as well as informal learning environments.

Careers

• Faculty (Ph.D only)
• Research associates at universities
• Research scientists at companies
• Researchers in:
• Government agencies
• Research and development centers
• Other educational settings (e.g., K-12 school research offices)

Tuition

Visit the College of Education and Human Development's Finance and Funding page for information on tuition.

Funding

Fellowships & awards

Submit your application materials by December 1, and you’ll automatically be considered for Graduate School fellowships and departmental awards based on scholastic achievement. Notification of awards will be sent in March.

Graduate assistantships

Get paid to work as a teaching assistant, graduate instructor or research assistant. Graduate assistantships are available through the department, College of Education and Human Development, and the University.

• John P. Yackel/Pearson Graduate Internship
• Jack Merwin Graduate Assistantship
• All University of Minnesota graduate assistantships

Note: Applicants who complete their applications by the March 1 deadline will be less likely to receive graduate assistantships than students who meet the December 1 deadline.

Financial aid

Visit OneStop Student Services for more information on available financial aid.

Scholarships

Visit the College of Education and Human Development’s Awards page for scholarship information.