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The one-year master's program in Learning Sciences and Technologies prepares graduates for rewarding careers as education professionals, research specialists, and innovators in next-gen curriculum design, tech-enhanced learning systems, and educational programming. This program equips students with the expertise, methodologies, and practical skills to evaluate, develop, and deploy educational initiatives across diverse environments - from children's extracurricular activities to corporate training programs. Professionals in learning science examine and develop practical educational approaches to improve learning outcomes, optimize efficiency, and boost engagement. They analyze how individuals process information and concepts, along with exploring motivational factors, then apply these insights to develop innovative, frequently technology-driven solutions to enhance educational experiences.
Admission to Penn GSE requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent prior to your matriculation into any program.
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.