Computer Science and Education, Learning Sciences

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What is Computer Science and Education, Learning Sciences?

In this concentration, you'll gain computer science and design skills to create digital technologies that engage people in meaningful learning experiences.

You'll learn how interactive technologies can be designed and developed to further educational outcomes. These outcomes include

knowledge and understanding,
skill acquisition,
improved communication,
and empathy.

You'll also learn how to design and create digital learning environments that make use of a variety of technologies. These technologies can can transform teaching and learning in both formal and informal contexts and include

social media,
virtual and augmented reality,
data analytics,
and more.

Career Options

Educational software development
User-interface and experience design
Game and simulation design
Technology specialist in schools or museums
Nonprofit educational organizations
Research

Post-Graduation Success¹

Insufficient survey data is available for employment information.

Insufficient survey data is available for grad school attendance.

Insufficient survey data is available for average starting annual income.

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Program Resources

College of Education Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Calculus preferred (if available at high school)
Interest in Education in addition to Computer Science

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

Years to degree: N/A

First-Year retention rate: N/A

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

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Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $18,740
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $43,480

Non-Resident

Tuition: $44,340
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $69,420

International

Tuition: $47,800
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $72,880

Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) - EDU

Learning and Education Studies - EDU

Middle Grades Education (Grades 5-8) - EDU

Secondary Education: Mathematics (Grades 9-12) - EDU

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.