Learning Technologies Master's

Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science degree in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas gives you the foundation in learning and educational technologies required to create, deliver and enhance learning experiences in a variety of contexts. Our rigorous and accredited curriculum explores human learning and cognition, instructional design and educational tools, and technologies in education. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for dynamic roles in instructional design and technology in academic and corporate settings.

Program Details

Program Type

• Master of Science (M.S.)

Format

• On Campus
• Online
• Accelerated Online Program (AOP)

Estimated Time to Complete

• 2 years

Credit Hours

• 36

Why Earn a Learning Technologies Master's?

Technology is changing the way we live, work and play. It’s also changing the way we learn. Our faculty are nationally known for their experience and insights into how Learning Technologies is changing the way education, learning, and training is delivered, managed, and evaluated. Our courses are designed to deliver upward mobility to your career and guide you toward a more successful future.

Tracks

• Instructional Systems Technology: This area expands on the Instructional Systems track by focusing on systems and technology used in the delivery of learning. You’ll be prepared to work in the same areas as the Instructional Systems track as well as become directors, managers or developers of learning systems technology.
• Instructional Systems Design: This track involves the practice of maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction and other learning experiences. With this track, you’ll be prepared to work as an instructional systems designer in academic or corporate settings.
• Teaching and Learning with Technology: This area is designed for education professionals serving in administrative, teaching or research positions in a variety of educational settings, especially positions in K-20 and higher education. The track focuses on theoretical foundations, technology skills, technology integration strategies for teaching and learning, active research, innovations in technology and paradigms for effective online delivery assessment. The degree emphasizes application-oriented technology skills that are valuable for independent study and research, classroom teaching and personal and professional projects.

Marketable Skills

• Instructional design and development
• Instructional technology management and coordination
• Multimedia content creation
• Management of technology-based projects
• Management of online content

Research Areas

• Advanced Research Lab
• Center for Knowledge Solutions
• Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning
• Technology and Applied Research in Autism Laboratory
• Texas Center for Educational Technology

Program Highlights

• Asynchronous design and year-round course offerings allow students to complete their education in as little as 14 months.
• A limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded each school year. Graduate-level students may apply for and be placed with faculty in teaching or research positions.
• Students will have access to research and computer labs equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• SURGE Lab is a University of North Texas research lab dedicated to advancing research in VR, AR, MR, and XR.
• Team Science (TSci) focuses on team science issues in the workplace, utilizing evidence-based research to help organizations better deal with complex problems and human resources while operating in interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and global environments.

What Can You Do With a Learning Technologies Master's?

The Master’s program prepares graduates for dynamic roles in the field of Learning Technologies in both academic and corporate settings.

Courses

• Multimedia in Technology Applications (3 hrs)
• Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies (3 hrs)
• New Technologies of Instruction (3 hrs)
• Learning and Cognition (3 hrs)
• Technology-Based Learning Environments (3 hrs)
• Instructional Systems Design I (3 hrs)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science degree in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas provides a foundation in learning and educational technologies. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to create, deliver, and enhance learning experiences in various contexts. The curriculum explores human learning and cognition, instructional design and educational tools, and technologies in education. Graduates are prepared for roles in instructional design and technology in academic and corporate settings.

Teaching:

• The program offers both traditional classroom and accelerated online program (AOP) formats.
• Faculty are nationally known for their experience and insights into how Learning Technologies is changing the way education, learning, and training are delivered, managed, and evaluated.

Careers:

• The Master's program prepares graduates for dynamic roles in the field of Learning Technologies in both academic and corporate settings.

Other:

• The program offers three tracks:
• Instructional Systems Technology
• Instructional Systems Design
• Teaching and Learning with Technology
• Students have access to the following resources:
• Advanced Research Lab
• Center for Knowledge Solutions
• Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning
• Technology and Applied Research in Autism Laboratory
• Marketable skills include:
• Instructional design and development
• Instructional technology management and coordination
• Multimedia content creation
• Management of technology-based projects
• Management of online content
• Program highlights:
• Asynchronous design and year-round course offerings allow students to complete their education in as little as 14 months.
• A limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded each school year.
• Students have access to research and computer labs equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• SURGE Lab is a University of North Texas research lab dedicated to advancing research in VR, AR, MR, and XR.
• Team Science (TSci) focuses on team science issues in the workplace, utilizing evidence-based research to help organizations better deal with complex problems and human resources while operating in interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and global environments.
• The degree programs of the Department of Learning Technologies are nationally and internationally known for preparing future educators and technology professionals to advance knowledge of technology tools and their applications.
• Sample courses:
• Multimedia in Technology Applications
• Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies
• New Technologies of Instruction
• Learning and Cognition
• Technology-Based Learning Environments
• Instructional Systems Design I