Learning Technologies

Master’s Program

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Master’s degrees (M.A. or M.Ed.) in Learning Technologies (LT) provide students with the knowledge and skills to utilize cutting-edge new media technologies, learning theories, instructional systems design, human-computer interaction, and evaluation. Our program prepares students to become practitioners in various educational settings, such as K-12, higher education, and training in business and industry.

LT offers two master’s degree options:

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) with a report
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) with an emphasis on coursework

Program Details

Semester Start: Fall

Deadline to Apply: December 1

GRE Required? No

Location: On Campus

Schedule: Flexible

Length of Program:

  • M.A.: 24 months, 36 hours
  • M.Ed.: 24 months, 36 hours
Photo of faculty member Joan  Hughes
Associate Professor

Research focuses on school contexts and teacher knowledge and experiences that support the establishment of digital equity for learning in K-12 schools, classrooms, and communities.

Photo of faculty member Min  Liu
Professor

Examines inequities in digital spaces and focuses on creating technology-enhanced learning opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged middle school students and supporting in-service teachers to integrate technology in their classrooms.

Photo of faculty member Jason A Rosenblum
Assistant Professor of Instruction

instructional technology innovation for learning transformation game-based learning playful learning & enactive role-play augmented / virtual reality for learning instructional systems design online / blended learning environments connected learning ...

36 total minimum hours.

Research Requirement (3 hours)

  • EDC 380R  Educational Research & Design

Learning Technologies Requirements (24 hours) 

Students who have already taken courses similar to the required ones listed below and need course substitution should discuss with their assigned coursework advisor and seek approval from the LT Program Area Advisor. In general, course substitutions are discouraged.

Required Courses (12 hours)

EDC 390T  Instructional Systems Design

EDC 390T Foundations of Learning Technology

EDC 385G  Interactive Multimedia Design and Production

EDC 395T  Humanizing Pedagogy & Technology Integration

Elective Courses (12 hours)

EDC 390T  Advanced Instructional Systems Design

EDC 385G  Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies

EDC 385G  Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

EDC 385G  Current Issues in Learning Technologies

EDC 385G  Designs and Strategies for New Media

EDC 390T  Issues and Strategies For Technology Leaders

EDC 385G  Learning Technology Planning and Management

EDC 385G  Motivation and Design of Learning Technologies

EDC 385G  Online Learning and the Future of Education

EDC 385G  Technology & Preservice Teacher Education

EDC 385G  Technology, Teacher Learning & School Change

EDC 398P  Graduate Internship

Please Note: Not all courses are offered every year. Other courses may be added. Please check the course schedule.

Outside Department Requirements (6 hours)

Students can choose courses that fit their interests and/or professional goals from other departments and colleges, such as:

  • Department of Educational Psychology
  • Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
  • Department of Special Education
  • Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
  • Department of Computer Sciences
  • School of Information
  • College of Communication
  • Or other departments/colleges

Please note: Course numbers from outside departments cannot begin with EDC.

Additional Requirements (3 hours)

EDC 398R  Report

36 total minimum hours.

Research Requirement (3 hours)

  • EDC 380R  Educational Research & Design

Learning Technologies Requirements (24 hours) 

Students who have already taken courses similar to the required ones listed below and need course substitution should discuss with their assigned coursework advisor and seek approval from the LT Program Area Advisor. In general, course substitutions are discouraged.

Required Courses (12 hours)

EDC 390T  Instructional Systems Design

EDC 390T Foundations of Learning Technology

EDC 385G  Interactive Multimedia Design and Production

EDC 395T  Humanizing Pedagogy & Technology Integration

Elective Courses (12 hours)

EDC 390T  Advanced Instructional Systems Design

EDC 385G  Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies

EDC 385G  Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

EDC 385G  Current Issues in Learning Technologies

EDC 385G  Designs and Strategies for New Media

EDC 390T  Issues and Strategies For Technology Leaders

EDC 385G  Learning Technology Planning and Management

EDC 385G  Motivation and Design of Learning Technologies

EDC 385G  Online Learning and the Future of Education

EDC 385G  Technology & Preservice Teacher Education

EDC 385G  Technology, Teacher Learning & School Change

EDC 398P  Graduate Internship

Please Note: Not all courses are offered every year. Other courses may be added. Please check the course schedule.

Outside Department Requirements (6 hours)

Students can choose courses that fit their interests and/or professional goals from other departments and colleges, such as:

  • Department of Educational Psychology
  • Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
  • Department of Special Education
  • Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
  • Department of Computer Sciences
  • School of Information
  • College of Communication
  • Or other departments/colleges

Please note: Course numbers from outside departments cannot begin with EDC.

  • Jan McSorley

    VP, Accessibility for Psychometrics and Testing Services at Pearson. M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2003

  • Chung-Kai Huang

    Associate Professor of International Business, National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan. Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2012

  • Jina Kang

    Assistant Professor in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, Utah State University Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2017

  • Royce Kimmons

    Assistant Professor, Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2013

  • Sa Liu

    Assistant Professor of Interactive Technologies, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Pennsylvania Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2018

  • Jake Henson

    Learning Experience Designer, Six Red Marbles M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2017

  • Yajun Qiu

    Instructional Designer in L&D, PwC CN/HK M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2016

  • Liuyi Shu

    E-Learning Developer and Graphic Designer, PwC China and Hong Kong, Shanghai, China M.A., 2018

  • Elena Winzeler

    Learning Experience Design Manager, Six Red Marbles M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2016

  • Shih-Ting Lee

    Instructional Designer and Adjunct Professor, Austin Community College Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2009 M.S. in Human Resource Development for Higher Education and Industry, 2002 B.A. in English Language and Literature, 2000

  • Katherine Cennamo

    Professor of Instructional Design and Technology, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 1989

  • Haekyung Lee

    Manager, CJ Corporation, South Korea Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2008

  • Yung-wei Hao

    Professor, National Taiwan Normal University Taipei, Taiwan Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 2004 M.A. in Foreign Language Education

  • Melinda Jackson

    Instructional Designer, Enspire Learning Austin, Texas M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 1999

  • Timothy Yuen

    Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, University of Texas at San Antonio Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2008

  • Kimberly Gonzales

    Digital Content Engineer, Texas Instruments M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2012

  • Justin Olmanson

    Assistant Professor of Learning, Teaching, and Teacher Education in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2011

  • Ashley Reinhardt

    Founder, Wonderwell Early Learning Center, Austin, TX M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, 2013

  • Brian Stockus

    Senior Instructional Designer, Time to Know Austin, Texas M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2006

  • Lance Kinney

    Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers Ph.D. in Learning Technologies, 2015

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