Learning Technologies
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
Faculty
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.
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.
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 ...
Master of Arts with 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.
Additional Requirements (3 hours)
EDC 398R Report
Master of Education
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.
Our Alumni
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Jan McSorley VP, Accessibility for Psychometrics and Testing Services at Pearson. M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2003
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Chung-Kai Huang Associate Professor of International Business, National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan. Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2012
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Jina Kang Assistant Professor in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences, Utah State University Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2017
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Royce Kimmons Assistant Professor, Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2013
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Sa Liu Assistant Professor of Interactive Technologies, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Pennsylvania Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2018
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Jake Henson Learning Experience Designer, Six Red Marbles M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2017
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Yajun Qiu Instructional Designer in L&D, PwC CN/HK M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2016
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Liuyi Shu E-Learning Developer and Graphic Designer, PwC China and Hong Kong, Shanghai, China M.A., 2018
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Elena Winzeler Learning Experience Design Manager, Six Red Marbles M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2016
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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
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Katherine Cennamo Professor of Instructional Design and Technology, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 1989
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Haekyung Lee Manager, CJ Corporation, South Korea Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2008
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Yung-wei Hao Professor, National Taiwan Normal University Taipei, Taiwan Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction 2004 M.A. in Foreign Language Education
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Melinda Jackson Instructional Designer, Enspire Learning Austin, Texas M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 1999
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Timothy Yuen Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, University of Texas at San Antonio Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2008
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Kimberly Gonzales Digital Content Engineer, Texas Instruments M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2012
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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
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Ashley Reinhardt Founder, Wonderwell Early Learning Center, Austin, TX M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, 2013
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Brian Stockus Senior Instructional Designer, Time to Know Austin, Texas M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2006
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Lance Kinney Executive Director, Texas Board of Professional Engineers Ph.D. in Learning Technologies, 2015
Additional Resources
- Program Starts: Fall
- Deadline to Apply:
December 31 - Credit Hours Required:
M.A.: 36 hours
M.Ed.: 36 hours - Program Location: On Campus
- GRE Required? No
Program Area Coordinator, Advisor
Min Liu
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