Learning Sciences and Technologies, MSEd
Postgraduate
In Philadelphia (USA)
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Philadelphia (USA)
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The M.S.Ed. in Learning Sciences and Technologies lays the foundation for graduates to pursue fulfilling and creative careers as educators, researchers, and developers of next-generation curricula, technology-enriched learning environments, and instructional programs. The Learning Sciences and Technologies M.S.Ed. is designed for students who wish to investigate at an advanced level the interdisciplinary connections between learning environments (both online and offline), design issues, and educational concerns. Students enjoy individualized courses of study in a small, community-oriented cohort of students. The curriculum gives students the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to assess, design, and implement programs in learning settings that range from after-school opportunities to corporate professional development.
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Subjects
- Design
Course programme
Introductory Statistics for Educational Research
Qualitative Modes of Inquiry
Master's Paper Seminar
Master's Paper Seminar
In/formal Learning Experience Internship
Video Games and Virtual Worlds as Sites for Learning (Fall)
Design of Learning Environments
The MSEd degree requires a minimum of 10 CUs. All courses counted towards the degree must be at the 500 level or above. No transfer credits are accepted. Other program requirements include successful completion of the internship program and the Master's Paper.
All students must take at least 3 CUs to be considered full-time. Part-time students enroll in 1 to 2 CUs per semester.
The 545 course number is used to denote an experimental course offered for the first time, and several sections of 545 may be offered in a single semester.
Candidates for the M.S.Ed. degree must demonstrate knowledge of the field of education beyond the area of specialization. This requirement is met by satisfying the distribution requirement. To meet the distribution requirement, students must complete one approved graduate level (500 and above) GSE course outside the student’s area of specialization, earning a grade of “B” or better. Students should check with their program manager for a list of courses approved to fulfill the distribution requirement. Further requirements regarding these courses may be specified by each division.
Learning Sciences and Technologies, MSEd