MA Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences
Course Overview
This Master's program in Learning, Developmental, and Family Sciences equips professionals with advanced expertise in human development, learning processes, and family systems to lead in both educational and community-based settings. The degree is designed for educators seeking to enhance their classroom practice and for individuals pursuing leadership roles in program development, consulting, or community outreach. It also provides a strong foundation for those planning to continue into doctoral studies in related fields.
Key Program Highlights
- Two specialized concentration areas: Learning & Human Development or Family Relations.
- Prepares for diverse careers including teaching, community leadership, consulting, and program evaluation.
- 30-credit hour curriculum builds core competence in learning, development, and family sciences.
- Choice of a culminating capstone experience: an applied project or a master's thesis.
- Ideal preparation for advanced doctoral study in education, psychology, or human development.
Course Overview
This Master's program in Learning, Developmental, and Family Sciences equips professionals with advanced expertise in human development, learning processes, and family systems to lead in both educational and community-based settings. The degree is designed for educators seeking to enhance their classroom practice and for individuals pursuing leadership roles in program development, consulting, or community outreach. It also provides a strong foundation for those planning to continue into doctoral studies in related fields.
Key Program Highlights
- Two specialized concentration areas: Learning & Human Development or Family Relations.
- Prepares for diverse careers including teaching, community leadership, consulting, and program evaluation.
- 30-credit hour curriculum builds core competence in learning, development, and family sciences.
- Choice of a culminating capstone experience: an applied project or a master's thesis.
- Ideal preparation for advanced doctoral study in education, psychology, or human development.
Requirements
Modules
- Human Learning
- Designing Environment For Learning And Development
- Mind, Brain, And Education
- Motivation In Contexts
- Human Development Over The Life Span
- Social Contexts Of Adolescence And Schooling
- Basic Statistics
- Introduction To Research Methods
- Culminating Capstone Experience
- Family Theories
- Advanced Child Growth And Development
