Learning, Design and Technology
MA
Learning design masters
Technology in learning and training is a vital part of today's education landscape. Our master's degree in learning, design and technology will help you create lessons that make the most of everything technology has to offer. Engage your students and create meaningful content that advances their education.
AT A GLANCE
Why choose a learning design masters?
Educational technology has gone far beyond "watch a video and take a quiz." Today, skilled instructional designers are needed more than ever. As a student in our learning, design and technology program, you'll learn to engage learners in creative, productive ways.
You will learn how to:
- Increase opportunities for meaningful collaboration.
- Design challenging online experiences for students at all levels and abilities.
- Encourage self-awareness and understanding through a full range of apps, websites and devices.
This 10-course program will teach you to incorporate technology into a new or existing class. Learn about online and blended learning spaces, instructional design and more.
Your school will become more innovative and efficient as you build new programs, both face-to-face and virtual. But it's your students who will gain the most, as they're introduced to new ways of learning that can help them go farther.
Learning design program highlights
As a student in the learning design masters program, you will:
- Complete a capstone project: This project puts technology to work in a real-life setting.
- Learn from an accredited program: Study in the only master's program to meet the International Society for Technology in Education's Standards for Educators.
- Have certification opportunities: You will be eligible to seek ISTE certification.
Career paths in learning design
This program will qualify you for a leadership position in educational technology in PK-12 schools, higher education, businesses, nonprofits, the military, health care and other training settings.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Instruction/Curriculum Specialist | $74,620 |
| Technical Trainer | $63,614 |
| Director of Training & Development | $125,040 |
| School Principal | $103,460 |
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