Learning, Cognitive, and Brain Sciences
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction to the Learning, Cognitive, and Brain Sciences Certificate
The certificate in Learning, Cognitive, and Brain Sciences is designed for graduate students across various academic departments, offering them the opportunity to explore and apply research in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive development, along with prevailing theories of learning and educational psychology.
Curriculum and Courses
The graduate certificate consists of fifteen credits, including four required courses and one elective course. All courses are offered on the Oxford campus, with some availability of online course sections. A sample of program courses includes:
- EDP 601 Advanced Educational Psychology
- EDP 603 Theories of Human Learning
- PSY 620 Seminar in Experimental Psychology
Certificate Facts
- Completion Time: 1 Year
- Required Credits: 15
- Resident Tuition: $726
Admission Information
Current and New Graduate Students
Admission to the graduate certificate in Learning, Cognitive, and Brain Sciences is available to both current Miami graduate students interested in adding the credential to their degree programs and new graduate students seeking the certificate as a sole pursuit.
Application
The program can be pursued on a part-time basis, with admission available in the fall or spring semesters. Current Miami students apply via the Graduate Certificate Form, while prospective Miami applicants submit the university's Graduate Certificate application. Required application materials include a Statement of Purpose along with a $20 application fee.
Related Programs
Customize your education to explore more areas, such as the Psychology, Ph.D. program, which offers a deeper dive into psychological research and its applications.
Additional Opportunities
Unique Learning
Students learn about basic psychological research across various specialty areas, including developmental, cognitive, neuroscience, education, and learning sciences.
Multidisciplinary Exploration
Students develop an understanding of how cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research informs the latest theories and practices related to learning.
Engaging Experiential Scholarship
Students benefit from the synergy between Miami University's Psychology Department and the Department of Educational Psychology's courses, enhancing their learning experience with practical applications and research opportunities.