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Master of Science in the Learning Sciences Online Admissions

Whether you are advancing in your current field or pivoting your career, the online Master of Science in the Learning Sciences (MSLS) program at SMU equips you with the knowledge and skills for impactful leadership. Get ready to explore your potential and prepare for a successful application to a program that empowers your professional aspirations and connects you to a global network of industry changemakers.

Important admission dates

Term Priority Deadline Final Deadline Start Date
Spring 2025 December 13, 2024 January 6, 2025 January 21, 2025
Term Spring 2025
Priority Deadline December 13, 2024
Final Deadline January 6, 2025
Start Date January 21, 2025

MSLS online program requirements

General Application Materials

  • Completed application form
  • $75 non-refundable application fee
    • Waivers available for students who previously applied to a program within the Simmons School of Education
  • Official transcripts for all schools attended
  • Current resume
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Essay response to a writing prompt

MSLS online program admissions requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
    • Applicants whose GPA falls below 3.0 must request an exemption to the GPA requirement by attaching a letter explaining why an exception should be made such as long-term experience, expertise in a related specialized field, or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score

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Admissions Deadlines

Dec
13
Priority Deadline
December 13
Spring 2025
Jan
6
Final Deadline
January 6
Spring 2025
Jan
21
Class Start Date
January 21
Spring 2025

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Program Details

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Total credits
30
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Start Dates
Spring and Fall
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Program length
20-22 months
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Start dates
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Develop key skills that match your career goals

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Learning Analytics
Learn to harness the power of data science to illuminate learning trends, devise impactful strategies, and drive educational innovation.
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Learning and Technology Design
Discover how to employ advanced technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance learning experiences.
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Build your own specialization
Combine an assortment of Learning Analytics and Learning and Technology Design courses to complete 15 credit hours of elective courses.

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What can I do with a learning sciences degree?

The online M.S. in Learning Sciences equips students with the skills to design effective and innovative learning systems and analyze and manage complex learning data in a broad range of settings.

  • Corporate training and consulting
  • Instructional design
  • Educational technology
  • Online learning programs
  • Museum exhibit design
  • Library programming