Educational neuroscience draws together cutting-edge biological and neuropsychological approaches with a practical focus on issues of relevance to education and social policy. This emerging field seeks to leverage biologically based methods (e.g., MRI, physiological recordings, bioassays) to enhance understanding of educational psychology, educational practice, and intervention strategies. This concentration introduces students to current trends in educational neuroscience; provides a broad understanding of the intersections among biology, learning, and well-being; and addresses key issues in the application of cognitive, affective, and developmental neuroscience to educational contexts. In collaboration with the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior (CB3) and other partners, students conduct research under the mentorship of faculty whose studies track neural responses during cognitive and emotional self-regulation, describe the neurochemical dynamics of mathematics learning, and determine the intersections between physiological regulation and school readiness.
New Graduate Certificate Program in Educational Neuroscience
Carrie Clark
Executive function, neurodevelopmental risk, school readiness, early childhood