Individual differences are also addressed, especially with respect to students with learning disabilities, adult literacy, learning from text and educational policy issues. The culminating experience for masters students is an empirical study in the area of reading. Students will learn about cognitive processes involved in both formal and informal education and how they are influenced by various factors, including classroom structure, teacher belief systems, student motivation, and educational policy. The program's focus on understanding cognitive processes and development is designed to help prospective and practicing teachers, and other educators, improve educational practice. The culminating experience for masters students is an empirical study of cognition in a classroom setting.
Students study psychological fundamentals, statistical tools, and instructional technology.
As a culminating experience, masters students will create and evaluate a set of training materials or a performance support system, or conduct a related research study. Site maintained by Enrollment Services and the Office of External Affiars.