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Why Miami?

Educational psychologists work in a variety of settings that include schools, government, and community agencies, as well as private research centers and industry. The learning sciences and human development discipline continues to grow, and we invite you to contribute to that growth through your study and inquiry. In consideration of the array of opportunities, the Learning Sciences and Human Development master’s degree program at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ offers you a customized course of study considerate of your academic and career aspirations.

Our graduates have varied career goals. Some of our ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs are licensed educators who intend to apply the study of learning to their classroom teaching craft. Others who come from family and child development positions will improve their current positions, or secure new opportunities in educational settings. Many ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs choose to further their educations and pursue doctoral or other advanced degrees and may become college professors. Students who wish to focus their studies on program evaluation or assessment may find themselves working for school districts, educational service centers, or social service organizations.

In addition to the curriculum, our program provides many additional learning opportunities for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs. Students may participate in workshops, conduct research and report their findings at national conferences.

Culture and Learning

The program has a rich history of providing an inclusive international environment for our ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs. Cross-cultural understanding and development have been integral components to the program experience. In addition to their studies, international ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs in our program participate in many on and off campus activities, engage in U.S. travel and attend professional conferences while completing their master's degree studies. Students also have considerable engagement with U.S. citizens and opportunities to share their language and culture with others.

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Program Features

• Customized to academic and career aspirations
• Integral research and presentation events
• Inclusive international culture experiences
• Competitive tuition independent of residency
• 4+1 combined B.S./M.Ed for undergraduates

Curriculum

All of the core coursework for the master’s degree is offered on the Oxford campus throughout the year. However, some of these courses are also offered at Miami's Voice of America Learning Center (VOALC) and online. Students who enroll full-time may complete their 30-hour degree program in 18-24 months. Part-time ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs typically complete the degree in two to three years. About 60% percent of our ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs are part-time.

4 + 1 Options

¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Psychology majors may be eligible for a Combined B.S./M.Ed. 4+1 Program, in which undergraduate Juniors apply for the program and take up to 12 credits of the graduate program during their Senior year. The combined program is also available to select minors and other majors as well. Visit the Combined Degree program page for application and additional information.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of learning sciences and human development will be able to:

• Compare and debate theories of educational psychology.
• Collect and describe data collected from a practicing educator on educational psychology theories with relevance to classroom practice.
• Design a study to investigate a question related to educational psychology research, including literature review, methodology, and protection of human subjects' issues.
• Conduct the planned research study, prepare a report, and orally present study findings and conclusions to a committee.

Research Opportunities

Student Research

Research and presentation of research are important endeavors for Learning Science and Human Development graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs. Many ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs attend and present their research findings at regional, national and international professional academic conferences. You'll find examples of recently submitted ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ master’s research papers and presentation topics at scholarly meetings below.

• Parental Self-Efficacy among Mothers of Typically Developing Children and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• A Cross Cultural Comparison of Preschool Children’s Play and Creativity
• The Effects of Instructional Dance Fitness on Cognition in Middle Aged to Older Adults
• Validation of the Veracity Subscale of the CPA Self-Perception Scale with Middle School Students
• Parents’ and Children’s Perceptions of Video Game Play and Relationship to ERP Brain Wave Patterns
• Attitudes and Anxiety and Their Effect on Adult Second Language Learners

In this Reframe podcast episode, we learn about a project from the department of educational psychology, where several EHS graduate assistants developed a tool designed to help teachers initiate productive classroom conversations around mental health and wellness, and in a way that’s fun, engaging, and educational for young learners.

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