学习科学集中在MA计划的基础上，并继续其目标，即通过概念化和在不同的正式和非正式教育环境中进行应用和理论研究的方式，培养有能力理解和改善学与教的合格和探究的专业人员。它致力于为合格的研究人员，开发人员和从业人员做准备，他们可以促进科学的理解和教学实践。设置可以是学校，学院和大学，工作场所和专业实践以及虚拟学习社区。学生将通过课程工作，基于团队的研究助学金和学徒制（在适当的情况下）获得理论和实践知识。
The Learning Sciences concentration builds upon the M.A. program and continues its aim of developing competent and inquiring professionals who have the skills to understand and improve learning and teaching by way of conceptualizing and conducting applied and theoretical research in different formal and informal educational settings. It is dedicated to the preparation of qualified researchers, developers, and practitioners who can advance the scientific understanding and practice of teaching and learning. The settings could be schools, colleges and universities, the workplace and professional practice, as well as virtual learning communities. Students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge through coursework, team-based research assistantships, and apprenticeships where appropriate. <br><br>###COVID Alert Message from University – This course is offered online and will continue on campus later.