Psychology of Learning Minor

Are you interested in learning more about the teaching and learning process so that you can become the best possible teacher, graduate teaching assistant, instructor and/or professor/faculty member one day?

Our Psychology of Learning Graduate Minor is centered around understanding the teaching-learning process inclusive of learning, development and motivation in a variety of educational contexts. The minor will . . .

  • Encompass both classic and contemporary approaches to teaching and learning,

  • Offer wide appeal to learners from all majors and colleges both across Auburn University and globally,

  • Provide an excellent foundation for you as a current or future teacher at all levels, K-Adulthood, and

  • Offer a variety or courses in both face-to-face and distance formats.

This program is offered on-campus only. 

Graduate Minor Overview

Take 12 credit hours from the following courses:

  • EPSY 7100 Learning & Wellness in Later Life

  • EPSY 7400 Ed Psych & Educational Implications

  • EPSY 7410 The Individual in the Teaching-Learning Process

  • EPSY 7420 Learning Theory and Educational Practice

  • EPSY 7430 Motivation and Achievement

  • EPSY 8410 Learning in the Social Context

  • EPSY 8440 Ed Psych Apprenticeship Seminar

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Ready to join the Auburn Family?

Visit Auburn’s Graduate School homepage for checklists, resources, valuable graduate student information and to begin your application. Please contact department faculty listed above with program-specific questions.

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Last updated: 05/08/2024