The goal of this concentration is to educate students on the "science" of designing learning environments/contexts and on the principles, theories, and frameworks of learning that undergird the design of learning environments. It will prepare students to engage in the various aspects of design and evaluation. The concentration is intended for individuals who have a particular focus on the design of learning contexts and interventions in a wide range of settings from formal to informal, in-person to online, and that may benefit from the use of tools that include collaboration and technology. This includes individuals who work in museums or libraries, are extension educators (4-H), educators in other informal environments, corporate training staff, education software designers, classroom teachers, district curriculum developers, teacher educators, or various higher education professionals.
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 Contexts I: Sociocultural Foundations of Education (3)
15:255:617 Social Contexts 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 (15 credits)
Required:
15:262:603 Design of Learning Environments (3)
15:262:610 Design-Based Research (3)
15:262:625 Design Research Practicum (3)
Additional courses (students choose two):
15:262:620 Learning in Informal Contexts (3)
15:262:622 Cognition, Collaboration, and Technology (3)
15:295:510 Cooperative and Collaborative Learning (3)
15:295:620 Problem-Based Learning (3)
Specialization Courses (9 credits)
Courses should be chosen in consultation with adviser.
Dissertation (24 credits)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Programs - For Students Entering in or subsequent to 2010 
