Concentration in Design of Learning Environments

Coordinator: Dr. Angela O'Donnell (732-932-7496, ext. 8137; email: angelao@rci.rutgers.edu)


The goal of this concentration is to educate students on the "science" of designing learning environments. This concentration will prepare students to engage in the various aspects of design and evaluation and is intended for individuals who work in museums, are extension educators (4H), educators in other informal environments, corporate training staff, district curriculum developers, school department chairs, teacher educators and other higher education professionals, education software designers, and those who have a particular focus on design of learning contexts.

REQUIREMENTS

Core Courses (24 credits)

15:255:611  Leadership I: Leadership in Schools and Communities (3)

15:255:612  Leadership II: Change Process (3)

15:255:615  Social Context I: Sociocultural Foundations of Education (3)

15:255:617  Social Context II: History of School Reform in America (3)

15:255:606  Learners and Learning I: Key Principles of Learning (3)

15:255:607  Learners and Learning II: Adult Learning and Training (3)

15:255:603  Inquiry I: Introduction to Methods and Uses of Inquiry (3)

15:255:602  Inquiry II: Program Evaluation (3)

Concentration Courses (24 credits)

15:262:603  Design of Learning Environments (3)

15:262:610  Design-Based Research (3)

15:262:622  Cognition, Collaboration, and Technology (3)

15:262:625  Fieldwork Practicum Experience (3)

Specialization Courses (12 credits)
Courses should be chosen in consultation with adviser.

Dissertation (24 credits)