Learning Sciences University of Oklahoma

Overview

The Learning Sciences programme at the University of Oklahoma provides students with the expertise to investigate and create systematic, research-based approaches to enhance learning. This multidisciplinary curriculum draws on learning design, technology, motivation, and data analysis to solve complex educational problems.

Students are prepared to apply the latest developments in cognitive sciences to the design of both formal and informal learning environments. These settings include P-12 schools, higher education institutions, museums, and corporate workplaces. The programme also serves as a robust foundation for those intending to enter research-orientated doctoral studies.

The curriculum is highly flexible, allowing individuals to tailor their studies toward specific professional goals.

Why Learning Sciences at the University of Oklahoma?

The University of Oklahoma is recognised as a leading research institution where students contribute directly to the global wall of knowledge. The programme is distinguished by its focus on equity literacy, cultural competence, and design thinking, ensuring graduates are prepared for diverse modern environments.

A unique feature of this programme is the ability to include an embedded Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology within the master's study plan. This allows students to gain additional specialist credentials while completing their degree. The faculty provides dedicated support to help students find research topics that are both personally interesting and professionally valuable.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 22273 per year
• National fee: USD 11128 per year
• Local fee: USD 3938 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Learning Science
• Motivation and Learning in the Classroom
• Quantitative Analysis I
• Research and Evaluation in Education
• Design Of Learning Environments
• Disseminating and Representing Data
• Critical Literacies
• Assessment and Evaluation in Education and Counseling
• Teaching with Technology
• Quantitative Analysis II
• Visual Literacy and Digital Development
• Research into Practice
• Cognition and Instruction
• Theories, Pedagogies, & Tools for Online Learning
• Motivated Change
• Qualitative Research Methods I
• Program Evaluation
• Applied Multivariate Statistics in Educational Research
• Instrument Development
• Qualitative Research Methods II
• Development for Learning with Digital Technologies
• Structural Equation Modeling
• Internship in Education
• Theories in the Education of Exceptional Children
• Motivation and Emotion
• Design Based Research
• Classroom Management
• Special Education Instructional Methods and Programs

Careers with Learning Sciences

Graduates from the University of Oklahoma find success in a wide range of professional roles across the public and private sectors. Common career paths include becoming an Instructional Designer for higher education institutions or establishing independent performance consulting firms.

The skills gained in the programme are increasingly sought after as organisations worldwide recognise the value of systematic learning design. Alumni work in diverse settings such as non-profit agencies, museums, and corporate training departments, where they apply data-driven strategies to improve instructional outcomes.