Learning Technologies
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
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.
Areas of expertise include designing and developing immersive, media-rich environments for learners at all age levels and research the effects of them using mixed-methods; studying the effect of other emerging technologies on learning and motivation;...
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 ...
Accepting new students
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)
The following four courses are offered online only.
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 Current Issues in Learning Technologies
EDC 385G Designs and Strategies for New Media (online only)
EDC 390T Issues and Strategies For Technology Leaders
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
EDC 395T Game-based Learning and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
EDC 395T Humanizing Pedagogy & Online Teaching Models for K-12 Education (online only)
EDC 395T Technology Designs for Digital Justice (online only)
EDC 395T Technology Innovation for Digital Justice (online only)
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)
The following four courses are offered online only.
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 Current Issues in Learning Technologies
EDC 385G Designs and Strategies for New Media (online only)
EDC 390T Issues and Strategies For Technology Leaders
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
EDC 395T Game-based Learning and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
EDC 395T Humanizing Pedagogy & Online Teaching Models for K-12 Education (online only)
EDC 395T Technology Designs for Digital Justice (online only)
EDC 395T Technology Innovation for Digital Justice (online only)
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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Learning Experience Design Manager, Six Red Marbles M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2016
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Founder,WonderWell Preschool, Austin, TX M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, 2013
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Senior Instructional Designer, Time to Know Austin, Texas M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2006
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Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, University of Texas at San Antonio Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2008
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
Joan Hughes
Program Area Advisor
Min Liu
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Stephen Flynn
