Educational Psychology, Human Development, Culture and Learning Sciences (MA)
The Human Development, Culture and Learning Sciences (HDCLS) master’s program offers a rigorous interdisciplinary foundation in Educational Psychology. Students explore the scientific and theoretical bases of learning through coursework in cognition, development, motivation and social psychology, with the option to earn either a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Arts (M.A.)
HDCLS emphasizes a learning community model that blends collaborative engagement and mentorship with both peers and faculty across the area. This flexible structure supports a wide variety of academic and professional goals.
More information is available on the Educational Psychology website.
Graduate Handbook
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Total Hours Required: 33
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program hours (Curriculum includes program core coursework, electives related to human development, culture and learning sciences, and supporting coursework taken outside the department or specialization) | 30 | |
| Choose a sequence below: | 3 | |
Master's Portfolio | ||
| Master's Report | ||
| Thesis | ||
| More information about program-specific requirements is available on the Educational Psychology website. | ||
| All students must also follow the following requirements and policies: | ||
| Graduate Education Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |