Learning Sciences Ph.D.
The Learning Sciences Program is comprised of three areas:
Learning Sciences
These degrees provide students with a background in learning theories, instructional design, the role of cognition and context in learning, and a range of methodologies to study learning.
Instructional Design & Educational Technology (IDET)
This degree provides students with a theoretical background in instructional design and direct involvement in the integration and assessment of computing technologies in instruction.
The Learning Sciences Ph.D.
The Learning Sciences degree provides training in cognitive processes and emotion regulation, learning and instructional practices, and research methodology. Students explore foundational theory in the learning sciences, as well as how theory informs the design and development of effective educational materials and interventions. A central focus is on investigating how, when, why, and for whom learning occurs in varied contexts.
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Department of Educational Psychology
1721 Campus Center Drive, Room 3220
Salt Lake City, UT 84112