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

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.

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.

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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 ...


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