Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology
From employee training to K-12 classrooms, instructional designers are shaping the future of work and education alike. Create meaningful learning experiences that inspire growth, improve performance and drive results.
Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology
From employee training to K-12 classrooms, instructional designers are shaping the future of work and education alike. Create meaningful learning experiences that inspire growth, improve performance and drive results.
Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology Overview
Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Education (MSEd) with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology helps you design engaging learning experiences, apply learning technologies and support learners across a variety of educational and professional settings.
Learn from world-renowned faculty with extensive experience in instructional design and learning technologies while building practical skills through a flexible, fully online curriculum designed for working professionals. You’ll graduate prepared to design effective learning solutions that support learners across education, business and industry.
With no prior instructional design experience required, Purdue’s online Master’s in Learning Design and Technology can help you build the expertise to stand out in this field.
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The program requires 10 core courses:
- Foundations of Learning Design and Technology
- Human Performance Technology
- Learning Theory and Instructional Design
- Introduction to E-Learning
- Learning Systems Design
- Learning Design and Technology Practicum
- Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
- Introduction to Demonstrating Professional Competencies in LDT
- LDT Professional Competencies Portfolio
- Advanced Practices in Learning Systems Design
In addition to the core courses, the program requires two electives. View full details by visiting the program courses page.
No prior experience in learning design and technology is required.
If you have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, you’re eligible to apply.
Whether you’re beginning your instructional design career or building on your existing experience, Purdue’s online Master’s in Learning Design and Technology equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to succeed across education, business and industry.
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Top Job Titles
Program graduates are equipped with the skills needed to lead instructional initiatives in careers such as instructional designer, learning experience designer, training and development manager, multimedia designer, educational technologist, curriculum developer and instructional coach.
Top Industries
The MSEd with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology prepares educators to lead the design, development and delivery of engaging learning experiences. Graduates are prepared to succeed in a variety of industries including corporate learning, education, healthcare, nonprofits and government agencies.
Online Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology – Neil Hargrove
From Texas to Purdue. Neil Hargrove balanced full time work, family and the journey toward parenthood while getting his online master’s degree from Purdue University. Neil knew advancing in his field meant earning a graduate degree. The flexibility of Purdue’s online program allowed him to achieve his professional goals and make space for his changing life.
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