Artificial Intelligence in Learning

• This is the first graduate certificate in New England to merge foundational learning theories with generative AI applications.
• You’ll be able to design, implement, and evaluate AI-driven learning solutions that are effective, theoretically sound, and grounded in best practices from learning research.
• The program’s approach focuses on learning theories, memory, the development of expertise, and instructional theory with hands-on application of generative AI.

• The program fills a critical gap in graduate-level education by combining learning theory and instructional design with AI applications—a specialized approach not currently available elsewhere.
• You’ll be sought after in learning and development, corporate training, HR, K–12 education, higher education, and educational technology companies, with 11% projected job growth.
• Thousands of job postings exist for educators and learning professionals skilled in AI, and the educational technology sector is experiencing more than 10% annual growth in areas such as online learning platforms, learning management systems, and adaptive learning software.
• You’ll gain a deep understanding of leveraging AI in line with learning theories, positioning you as a leader in educational technology and across learning contexts.

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

_{*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.}

• Online application

• Professional resumé

• Unofficial, personal copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; official transcripts are required at the time of enrollment

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents. Please review the FCE requirements by country.

• English language proficiency proof

• Two recommendation letters

• Personal statement (500-1000 words in a PDF or Word document) identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the university’s academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose

• Please refer to the CPS Apply Now page to learn about additional materials that may be required

Join us for our virtual drop-in session on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. ET to connect with faculty and enrollment staff regarding the application process. No registration is required—simply click the link to join and get application support in real time.

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