Take a science-based approach to education in a discipline that welcomes people with backgrounds in psychology, sociology, computer science, mathematics, and anthropology, as well as education.

In the Learning Sciences program, you’ll assess learning environments and create environments which include digital media, games, and other technologies. Join our research team and investigate use of technology to help people learn in formal settings, such as K-12 schools and universities, as well as informal environments, such as after-school and museum education programs.

This 36 credit hour degree program prepares you for a career as an educational consultant or researcher, among many other possibilities.

Degree Requirements

Learning Sciences Requirements (15 cr.)

• P572 Introduction to the Learning Sciences (3 cr.)
• P631 Theorizing Learning in Context (3 cr.)
• P632 Designing for Learning Context (3 cr.)
• P633 Capturing Learning in Context (3 cr.)
• P671 Advanced Proseminar in Learning Sciences (1 cr., taken three times for a total of 3 cr.)

Inquiry Requirements (9 cr.)

• Select three courses from the approved Inquiry Course list. (9 cr.)
  • A list of approved inquiry courses may be found at https://education.indiana.edu/docs/graduate-program-documents/approved-inquiry-courses.pdf.

Philosophy, Sociology, History or Anthropology of Education (3 cr.)
Choose among any education course with an H-prefix.

Curriculum and Instructions (3 cr.)
Choose among any education course with a J-prefix.

Elective Requirements (6-12 cr.)
Electives may be taken in fields inside or outside the School of Education that are outside the Learning and Developmental Sciences.  Students may take electives in any area of interest to complement their program of study.  Electives taken must bring the total to 36 credit hours and must contribute to the integrity of the student’s program.