Master of Science in Educational Psychology, Concentration in Learning Sciences in Diverse Contexts
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Design for Meaningful Learning
Learning science is an interdisciplinary field of study, informed by educational psychology, that focuses on learning and teaching in diverse contexts often using a design-based research approach. The MS in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Learning Sciences in Diverse Contexts prepares graduates to develop, implement, and evaluate education innovations. Students in this concentration work with faculty to complete a capstone (i.e., thesis, scholarly project, or internship) informed by design-based research approach.
Educational Psychology Core Courses (21 credits)
- EDEP 602: Fundamentals of Educational Psychology (3 credits)
- EDEP 603: Applications of Educational Psychology in Developmental Contexts (3 credits)
- EDRS 590: Education Research (3 credits)
- EDRS 620: Quantitative Inquiry in Education (3 credits)
- EDRS 621: Qualitative Inquiry in Education (3 credits)
- EDRS 622: Educational and Psychological Measurement (3 credits)
Choose one from the following:
- EDEP 794: Internship in Educational Psychology (3 credits)
- EDEP 796: Scholarly Project in Educational Psychology (3 credits)
- EDEP 799: Thesis in Educational Psychology (3 credits)
Concentration Courses (9 credits)
- EDEP 653: Culture and Intelligence (3 credits) OR EDIT 803: Design-Based Research (3 credits)
Choose six credits from the following:
- EDEP 551: Principles of Learner Motivation (3 credits)
- EDEP 653: Culture and Intelligence (3 credits)
- EDEP 654: Learning, Motivation, and Self-Regulation (3 credits)
- EDEP 597: Special Topics in Educational Psychology (3 credits)*
- EDEP 694: Practicum in Educational Psychology (1-3 credits)
- EDIT 803: Design-Based Research (3 credits)
- Development related-courses:
*Note: Topic must focus on Learning Sciences.
Total: 30 credits