Learning Sciences & Educational Research

You're learning all the time — even when you don't know it. Whether you're biking down a trail, playing a board game or tackling a new recipe, your brain is always processing new information. Understanding the science of how we learn can help us build optimal educational spaces for our communities.

The UCF Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research focuses on how people learn through analysis and examination of what makes educational programs effective, including how to design and deliver high-quality instruction for all learners. We take a multi-tiered approach to the science of learning, using theories and high-impact research to examine various topics.

Want to help shape the future of learning? By implementing current practices and technologies, you will be able to design, develop, measure and evaluate innovative learning programs for settings ranging from PreK-12 and higher education to business and industry. Several of our programs are available fully online, while others can be completed in hybrid or mixed-mode formats. These flexible delivery methods allow you to build a curriculum around your schedule.