Overview
Coursework and research experiences in the Learning Sciences and Technologies program address a range of practice-based and theoretical problems in schools, in online learning, and in community settings. Coursework and research experiences consider learning in its full richness and context, using sociocultural, cognitive, and psychological perspectives.
Careers
The Ph.D. program in Learning Sciences and Technologies at the University of Pennsylvania prepares graduates to work in learning sciences research and development in universities, industry, and non-profits.
Graduates of this new program are anticipated to work in teaching and research positions in institutions of higher education, or in research and development positions in industry and non-profits.
Graduates will learn to build and study the learning technologies of tomorrow, to analyze large-scale educational data, and to develop cutting-edge curricula and learning materials.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Learning Sciences: Past, Present, Future
- Video Games and Virtual Worlds as Sites for Learning
- Educational and Social Entrepreneurship
- Digital Literacies in a Networked World
- Educational Assessment of and for Learning
- Big Data, Education, and Society
- Technologies for Language Learning and Teaching
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Education Instructional Design View 312 other PhDs in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Admission to Penn GSE requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent prior to your matriculation into any program.
- Prerequisites: Master's degree required, and two or more years of teaching or relevant experience recommended
- Statement of Purpose: in 750 words or less, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek an education from Penn GSE.
- A current résumé/CV is required.
- Letters of Recommendation required: 3
- Transcripts
- Writing Sample: Students should submit written work that reflects their emerging voice as a scholar.
Tuition Fee
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International
38000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38000 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
38000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38000 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
38000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38000 USD per year during 48 months.
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