Graduate Degrees in Learning Sciences & Human Development

Learning Sciences & Human Development

Ranked the No. 1 graduate school for education in the state, CU Boulder’s School of Education strives to understand learning and development by centering issues of culture, social justice and equity.

The master’s and doctoral degrees in learning sciences and human development bridge theory and practice, giving you the opportunity to research and study learning environments in a variety of real-world settings.

Degree Types

MA ᐧ PhD

Experience Colorado’s top-ranked graduate programs in education. CU Boulder has the best graduate school for education in the state, according to .

Connect with industry professionals. Students are encouraged to participate in the International Society of the Learning Sciences and other associations related to their areas of focus.

Join an esteemed alumni network. The School of Education has more than 13,000 alumni across the U.S., with 67% living in Colorado.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Learning Sciences and Human Development

Master of Arts in Learning Sciences and Human Development

Must be completed within 4 years
Must successfully complete 30–31 credit hours
Can choose to complete a thesis or comprehensive examination to complete credit hour requirements

Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Education with Emphasis in Learning Sciences and Human Development

Expected to have appropriate master’s degree and professional background
Can be completed in 5 years
Requires 30 hours of dissertation credit

Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

For program details, review the .

Research Areas

Human Development
Classroom Instruction
Children/Youth
Curriculum Development
Educational/Instructional Technology

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Graduate Student Organizations