Learning Sciences & Educational Research

Learning is always happening — often when we don’t even realize it. It’s there when you’re biking a trail, playing a board game and making a new recipe. In UCF’s Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research, we study how, where and why learning happens to uncover what drives understanding and how to optimize it.

Our work is grounded in the belief that learning is dynamic, contextual and ever-evolving. That’s why we blend insights from cognitive science, motivation theory, instruction design and data analytics. From designing better e-learning tools to studying self-regulated learning and using AI to analyze complex data, our research bridges theory and practice to make a difference in everyday life.

With advanced research facilities and expert faculty engaged in meaningful partnerships across industries, we offer a dynamic environment for discovery. Our flexible graduate programs prepare graduates for well-paying careers in nearly every sector.

Because whether you're guiding students, training employees or designing systems that help people learn in healthcare, hospitality or the military, every industry needs impactful training. And you can be the force that unleashes their potential.