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Online Master's Degree: Learning Design & Technology

Learning Design & Technology
Master of Science
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer exactly 6 credits
  • All courses available online
TUITION RATES
  • $534 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $480 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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August 14

Earn a Master of Science in learning design and technology at University of Maryland Global Campus with just six graduate-level courses. This state-of-the-art online program is designed for specialists and other professionals who want to leverage the power of technology in the field of education. Study in UMGC’s convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are innovators in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with coursework that is constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job right away! 

Note: This program does not lead to teacher certification in Maryland.

Operate the Learning Platforms of the Future 

UMGC's learning design and technology program combines theory, research, and practical applications to help students gain the skills they need to analyze and implement technology-enhanced learning experiences. Our curriculum covers a wide range of career-relevant topics, including learning theories, instructional design, multimedia design, assessment and evaluation, project management, and emerging technologies. The program is designed to help students gain the knowledge that can help them advance their careers in K-12 schools; institutions of higher learning; non-profit organizations; or workforce training, upskilling, and development. 

Here are a few of the benefits of joining this graduate program: 

  • By completing one course per term, you can earn this degree in less than 18 months. 
  • Students who earned a graduate certificate in learning design and technology at UMGC can apply all 18 of those credits toward this program. 
  • UMGC offers no-cost digital course materials in place of textbooks for most courses 
  • This project-based program concludes with a learning design seminar that allows you to develop a professional portfolio. 

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View a complete list of program courses, program-specific and degree-level requirements, recommended experience, and more.

Gain Career-Focused Experience

As technology continues to grow and improve, employers in the field of education and the emerging field of educational technology are searching for professionals who understand how to integrate new technological innovations into their pedagogical methods. This online program is designed to help students develop their skills in several in-demand areas of study, including instructional design, multimedia production, learning analytics, and instructional technology.

UMGC’s program directors refresh and update the curriculum and course content regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve these learning goals:

Apply Learning Sciences
Design and implement transformative, personalized online and hybrid learning experiences.
Explore Digital Strategies
Identify and apply learning analytics, current research, and theory to optimize the learning environment.
Sharpen Leadership Skills
Initiate and lead technology-based learning design projects.
Analyze Data
Create assessment strategies and visualization models to inform design.
Create a Network
Use social media tools to create a personal learning network for ongoing professional development.
Communicate Effectively
Communicate effectively online and in print using visual, oral, and written formats.
Develop Innovative Ideas
Select, evaluate, and design media and technologies to support learning online.
Discuss Ethics
Evaluate legal and ethical issues and develop appropriate strategies for online learning projects.

Advance in EdTech

This program is designed to help you prepare for learning design and technology careers in several professional contexts. The skills that you’ll learn in this program may be able to translate to a number of industries, including companies in the public sector, the private sector, and the non-profit sector. Potential job titles include instructional designer, learning development specialist, instructional technologist, training and development specialist, and instructional systems specialist. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.

36K+
Annual Job Openings
There are projected to be about 36,500 new job openings for training and development specialists each year from 2021 to 2031.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Outlook Handbook” | 2023
$15B+
Online Training Market
The global online corporate training market, which is estimated at $7.87 billion in 2023, is expected to reach $15.88 billion by 2028.
Source: Research and Markets | “Global Online Corporate Training Market (2023–2028) | January 2023
7%
Job Increase
Employment for instructional coordinators is expected to grow 7 percent by 2031.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Occupational Outlook Handbook | 2023

Practice Real-World Skills in Your Coursework 

Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following projects: 

  • Craft a detailed design document for the development of an adaptive online course module using current research, learning theory, and learning analytics tools.  
  • Develop interactive instructional materials using web technologies, media production tools, social media, and a learning management system.  
  • Use learning analytics tools to create data visualization models to inform the design and evaluation of online courses.  
  • Work with a client to construct a scope of work and client agreement and then design an online learning environment to the client’s specifications. 

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