Master of Arts Educational Psychology (Thesis): Learning Sciences

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Fall Semesters

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Thesis

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Full-Time

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45 Credits

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2 Years

 

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Educational Psychology (Thesis) (M.A.): Learning Sciences (45 credits)

Offered by: Educational & Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)   
Degree: Master of Arts
Programs credit weight: 45

Program Description

The M.A. in Educational Psychology; Learning Sciences focuses on educational research and its application to practice. Exploration and application of contemporary psychological and educational theories and empirical studies in:

  1. cognition, learning, and instruction;
  2. self-regulation, motivation, and emotion;
  3. technology-rich learning environments; and
  4. social, cultural, and historical foundations of learning.

Training in research design and data analytic techniques through coursework and thesis supervision.

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Thesis Courses (24 credits)

Course Title Credits
EDPE 604Thesis 1.3

Thesis 1.

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Literature survey and thesis planning.

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EDPE 607Thesis 2.3

Thesis 2.

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Preparation of a thesis proposal.

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EDPE 693Thesis 3.3

Thesis 3.

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Thesis research under supervision of a research director.

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EDPE 694Thesis 4.3

Thesis 4.

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Thesis research under supervision of a research director.

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EDPE 695Thesis 5.6

Thesis 5.

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Thesis research under supervision of a research director.

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EDPE 696Thesis 6.6

Thesis 6.

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Thesis research under supervision of a research director.

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Required Courses (15 credits)

Course Title Credits
EDPE 605Research Methods.3

Research Methods.

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Research methods and designs, planning and evaluating research, relations between research and statistical designs, interdisciplinary and nonquantitative approaches, meta-analysis, and the use of computers beyond computation. Ethics, scholarly writing.

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EDPE 656Applied Theory/Methods in the Learning Sciences.3

Applied Theory/Methods in the Learning Sciences.

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Foundational and current theories and methodologies applied to understanding human cognition and learning. An overview of experimental, observational, and physiological research designs, methods, and analyses.

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EDPE 666Advanced Topics in Learning Sciences3

Advanced Topics in Learning Sciences

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Advanced topics on theory and research on the interdisciplinary study of the learning sciences. Focuses on cognitive-psychological and social- psychological foundations of human learning, as well as on the design of learning environments.

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EDPE 676Intermediate Statistics.3

Intermediate Statistics.

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Concepts and procedures of conducting basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression models. Provides experience with data-analysis tools.

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EDPE 682Univariate/Multivariate Analysis.3

Univariate/Multivariate Analysis.

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General linear model as a unified data analytic system for estimation and hypothesis testing that subsumes regression, analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance for single dependent variables. Introduction to generalizations involving multiple dependent (criterion) variables. Applications oriented toward education, educational psychology and counselling psychology. Experience with data-analysis tools.

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Complementary Courses (6 credits)

Course Title Credits
EDPE 555Introduction to Learning Sciences3

Introduction to Learning Sciences

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Introduction to foundational theories of the learning sciences. Implications of theory on methodologies for the learning sciences in general, and for educational and instructional contexts in particular.

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EDPE 636Motivation and Instruction.3

Motivation and Instruction.

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Instructional effects on motivation and emotions and their implications for educational practice, with particular emphasis on socio-cultural and constructivist practices, classroom interaction, and teacher impact.

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EDPE 640Emerging Technologies for Educational Change.3

Emerging Technologies for Educational Change.

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Interdisciplinary learning theories; working with and evaluating emerging digital technologies and interfaces that impact teaching and learning.

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EDPE 663Learning Environments.3

Learning Environments.

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Research on digital environments and tools (e.g., online, mobile) that support learning and developing expertise. Evaluation and application of theory and research on technology-rich educational environments focusing on underlying cognitive and social processes.

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EDPE 664Critical Thinking3

Critical Thinking

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Foundational and current research on the development of critical thinking in formal and informal educational settings, exploring cognitive, interpersonal, and socio-cultural dimensions. Introduction to methodologies for analyzing data related to cognitive processes.

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EDPE 687Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology.3

Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology.

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The logics of design and selection of phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, case study and mixed design methods with emphasis on data analysis in light of issues of research purpose, epistemology, reliability and validity.

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or other 500-, or 600-level courses offered by the Department and with the approval of the supervisor and the Program Director.

 

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  • Fall Admission: December 1
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