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MA Degree Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Student Services section of this Web site.

Coursework Requirements

Courses
Units
Foundations of the learning sciences 2
Principles and case studies in learning-environment design 2
Methodologies for studying learning environments 2
Electives 3
Total required units:
9

Other MA Degree Requirements

  • Examinations: none specified
  • Research/Projects: master's project required in lieu of thesis; project has two foci: (1) technology design and implementation, and (2) cognitive or social-interaction analysis of a learning environment
  • Master's Thesis: see Research/Projects
  • Other: portfolio of work during master's program reviewed by faculty advisor and one other faculty member; portfolio review considered capstone experience for master's candidates