Students in our Learning Sciences Ph.D. program come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, from math and science to psychology and computer science. What unites them is a desire to understand the connection between how people learn and the environments in which they learn, and to make those environments more effective.
- Application Deadline
Domestic International Fall Dec 1 Dec 1 Spring N/A N/A Summer N/A N/A Fee $60 $65 - Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
- Completed online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- GRE Scores:
- Required for domestic students
- Required for international students
- Resume:
- Not required for domestic students
- Required for international students
- TOEFL score from last two years*
*International students only
- Financial Aid
- Learn about a variety of fellowships and travel awards that are available to graduate students.
- Visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.
- Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
- Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the Center for Veteran and Military Students to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
We believe that learning science problems are solved through interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll collaborate with researchers in related fields, such as cognitive science. As a candidate, you will establish and defend your personal research agenda. Learn to apply relevant social scientific theory, psychological theory, and educational design theory to our research. In addition, you will prepare a research grant proposal tailored to the needs and interests of major foundations and government agencies that support advances in learning sciences.
Degree Requirements
Contact Us
Joshua Danish
EDUC-4040
(812) 856-8330
jdanish@indiana.edu