The Master's degree in Human Learning and Development is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and inquiry skills in the areas of human learning, development, socialization, instruction, research, design, and quantification procedures. The program provides for those interested in research training in Human Learning and Development and for those interested in the application of the psychological principles of human learning. The program has two areas of emphasis. One emphasis prepares individuals for doctoral work in educational psychology. A second emphasis has an applied orientation.
Students are prepared for careers in teaching, instructional design, and instructional evaluation.
Application to the Human Learning and Development program may be initiated at any time during the year. There are no undergraduate program requirements for admission to the Master's program in Human Learning and Development. Applicants may not personally submit the GRE score or transcripts. During the program, students will complete requirements for state approval in Early Childhood Special Education. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work either as educators or service providers in Early Childhood Special Education programs.