The purpose of this graduate certificate is to provide instruction on the psychology of human behavior and development with a focus on its application to the learning process within the context of diversity.
Whether your career has taken you into business, the military, or education, the Psychology of Learning certificate program can help you achieve an advanced understanding of human behavior and the learning process, as well as understanding basic statistics and measurement and the application of this knowledge in the assessment of learning.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the “Details” tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 18 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
Purpose Statement
The Psychology of Human Development and Learning Program provides you with a strong foundation on the psychology of human behavior with a focus on its application to the learning process within the context of diversity. Having graduate level knowledge using scientific approaches to learning you will become familiar with the key concepts of human development, learning and behavior as well as the research that supports these concepts. You will gain an in depth knowledge of the field and increase your effectiveness as a teacher of psychology in a community college setting. You will acquire an advanced understanding of human behavior and the learning process, as well as understanding basic statistics and measurement and the application of this knowledge in the assessment of learning. Aspiring community college teachers seeking graduate level knowledge in these areas are best served by this graduate certificate program.
Student Learning Outcomes
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
Admission requirements include the following:
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International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Under both circumstances, federal financial aid can be used for this certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.