Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Learning Sciences is a research degree intended to advance the understanding of how people learn by examining the culture, approaches and attributes of learners in a variety of learning environments. The program is designed for individuals who seek practical and theoretical training as tenure-track faculty, research scientists, developers, instructional designers and practitioners in professional, non-profit, and academic settings. Students within the Learning Sciences program may seek answers to questions regarding best strategies for ensuring that learners excel across a variety of subject domains. They may explore the underlying processes that support learning, the multiple contextual and social influences on learners, the use of digital media to accomplish cognitive tasks or create innovative environments for learning, and the diversity of methods for systematically studying complex learning in a variety of settings.
Graduates may pursue employment in higher education, Fortune 500 companies, school settings, the military or a host of other industries, working in research and development, school administration, curriculum design, program evaluation, assessment design, or digital media and game development. The Learning Sciences program is purposefully interdisciplinary, offering students flexibility to customize a program of study within their 18-hour cognate area tailored to meet their learning or career goals.
For more information, please visit https://www.clemson.edu/education/academics/doctoral-programs/phd-doctorate-learning-sciences/index.html.
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