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MS Games for Learning at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

This 36-credit Master of Science program in Games for Learning prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate serious games for learning and social change. Students learn about the role of social, emotional, cultural, and cognitive aspects of learning and issues of game design; game design models and developmental practices; the value of narrative in game design; and research methods aimed at improving and evaluating the design of games for learning.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development  |  Duration: 36 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: Foundations of Cognitive Science; Foundations of the Learning Sciences; Games and Play in Education; Designing Simulations/Games for Learning; Narrative, Digital Media, and Learning; User Research Methods.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 36 credits

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