MA Learning Sciences at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts program in learning sciences emphasizes an understanding that learning happens in many places outside of traditional school settings, and doing so focuses on the power of design thinking to improve educational systems. The curriculum's systems-level approach includes cognitive, social and contextual factors as well as the interactions among them. Individualized guidance provides you with the support you need to succeed in today's rapidly evolving educational environment.

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (LSE 593), or 30 credit hours, a thesis and a written comprehensive exam Required Core (12 credit hours) LSE 540 Theoretical Views of Learning in the Learning Sciences (3) LSE 542 Research Methods in the Learning Sciences (3) LSE 570 Case Exemplars of Learning Systems (3) LSE 571 History of the Learning Sciences (3) Other Requirements (6 credit hours) LSE 591 Seminar (6) Electives (6 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours) LSE 593 Applied Project (3) or LSE 599 Thesis (6) Additional Curriculum Information Students completing an applied project complete nine credit hours of electives.

Career pathways

Graduates possess skills in facilitating learning using an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on cognitive science, educational psychology, computer science, anthropology, sociology, information sciences, neurosciences, instructional design and more. Career examples: educational and interactional designer, educator in community organization, educator in educational institution, training specialist, coordinator, manager or director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts three letters of recommendation personal statement resume proof of English proficiency Additional Admission Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program, and the personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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