Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation 7 courses 30 total credits
The Master of Arts program in learning sciences emphasizes an understanding that learning happens in many places outside of traditional school settings, and doing so focuses on the power of design thinking to improve educational systems. The curriculum's systems-level approach includes cognitive, social and contextual factors as well as the interactions among them. Individualized guidance provides you with the support you need to succeed in today's rapidly evolving educational environment. You work with faculty to determine whether you conduct an applied project or complete a research thesis study. Applied projects provide evidence of mastery of the skills and knowledge obtained through the program, while a thesis project requires you to complete a research study within an area of inquiry in the learning sciences and has the potential for scholarly recognition. This program doesn't lead to teacher certification but can prepare you for doctoral credentials in education after graduation.
| Required Core | 12 credits |
| Other Requirements | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSE 540 | Theoretical Views of Learning in the Learning Sciences | 3 |
| LSE 542 | Research Methods in the Learning Sciences | 3 |
| LSE 570 | Case Exemplars of Learning Systems | 3 |
| LSE 571 | History of the Learning Sciences | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSE 593 | Applied Project | 3 |
| LSE 599 | Thesis | 6 |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students completing an applied project complete nine credit hours of electives. Students completing a thesis complete six credit hours of electives. Electives must be taken at the graduate level and are selected in conjunction with the student's advisor. LSE 591 should be taken for three credit hours twice, for a total of six credit hours. With advisor approval, EDP 540 may be taken in place of LSE 540 for the core requirement.
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