Cognition, Learning, and Instruction

The cognition, learning, and instruction area focuses on cognitive, behavioral, and motivational theories and principles and their learning and instruction applications for diverse learners. Students work closely with faculty in coursework and collaborative research in areas such as cognitive learning processes, self-regulation and learning strategies, motivation, academic and behavioral intervention, functional assessment, school-based consultation, instructional design and technology, creativity and talent development, the psychology of writing, and the psychology of professional development and expertise. Students also collaborate with scholars and students from other disciplines across campus and in the community as they build and pursue their personal program of studies.