The Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Sciences will provide you with the theoretical perspectives, practical knowledge and deep understanding of research methodology necessary to successfully conduct independent research in a variety of fields related to the Learning Sciences.
| Class Number | Class Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research Core | 18 | |
| EIPT 5023 | Quantitative Analysis I | 3 |
| EIPT 6023 | Quantitative Analysis II | 3 |
| EIPT 6043 | Qualitative Research Methods I | 3 |
| EIPT 6203 | Instrument Development | 3 |
| Two courses in quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods | 6 | |
| Learning Sciences Core | 10 | |
| EIPT 6101 | Propaedeutic Seminar | 1 |
| EIPT 6143 | Instructional Development | 3 |
| EIPT 6183 | Cognition and Instruction | 3 |
| EIPT 5533 | Foundations of Learning Sciences | 3 |
| Dissertation | ||
| EIPT 6980 | Research Doctoral Dissertation | 6-12 |
| Electives | ||
| Elective chosen from the following menus. Other electives with advisor approval. | 53-59 |
| Class Number | Class Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Design Courses | ||
| EIPT 6143 | Instructional Development | 3 |
| EIPT 6343 | Design of Learning Environments | 3 |
| EIPT 6433 | Theories, Pedagogies, and Tools for Online Learning | 3 |
| EIPT 6523 | Visual Literacy and Digital Development for Learning | 3 |
| EIPT 6533 | Development for Learning with Digital Technologies | 3 |
| EDAH 5513 | Management of the Training Function | 3 |
| Class Number | Class Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology Courses | ||
| EIPT 5033 | Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education | 3 |
| EIPT 5203 | Assessment and Evaluation in Education and Counseling | 3 |
| EIPT 6063 | Applied Multivariate Statistics in Educational Research | 3 |
| EIPT 6083 | Qualitative Research Methods II | 3 |
| EIPT 6203 | Instrument Development | 3 |
| EIPT 6223 | Mixed-Methods Research | 3 |
| EIPT 6703 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EIPT 6713 | Structural Equation Modeling | 3 |
| EIPT 6970 | Hierarchial Linear Modeling | 3 |
| Class Number | Class Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Courses | ||
| EIPT 5643 | Motivated Change | 3 |
| EIPT 5663 | Critical Literacy | 3 |
| EIPT 6153 | Motivation and Emotion | 3 |
| EIPT 6183 | Cognition and Instruction | 3 |
| Class Number | Class Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Learning Courses | ||
| EIPT 5513 | Intro to Teaching with Technology | 3 |
| EIPT 5613 | Classroom Management in the 21st Century | 3 |
| EIPT 5623 | Research into Practice | 3 |
| EIPT 5653 | Technology and Social Media in Education | 3 |
| EIPT 5973 | Design-based Research | 3 |
| EDSP 5013 | Special Education Instructional Methods and Programs | 3 |
| EDSP 5183 | Advanced Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| EDSP 5413 | Theories in the Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDS 5003 | School and Society | 3 |
| EDS 6973 | History of US Education | 3 |
I think the biggest thing [that differentiates OU] is it's a research educational institute. Adding your brick to the wall of knowledge. They come together really excited to help you find something that is of interest but that will result in some research that is valuable.
-Rita Murray, 1999 M.Ed., 2012 Ph.D.
Owner, Performance Consulting, LLC
It's really practical and applicable, doesn't shoehorn you into a situation of "this is the one thing I'm really good at now." One where there's a job waiting at the end of it. There are things you can do unique to this degree at the other end.
-Matthew Reyes, 2017 Ph.D.
University of Oklahoma, College of Architecture
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the program because it allowed me to focus on what I really wanted to get my PhD in, which was pedagogy and motivation.
-Robin Roberson, 2014 Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, East Central University
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Norman, OK 73019-2041
Phone: (405) 325-5974
Fax: (405) 325-6655
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maeghan Hennessey | Department Chair | maeghan@ou.edu | (405) 325-0624 |
| Cathy Tsiao | Staff Assistant | ctsiao@ou.edu | (405) 325-5975 |
| Mike Jenkins | Graduate Program Specialist | mjenkins@ou.edu | (405) 325-4525 |
