Program Overview

Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology

The Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology is an online master's degree program that explores best practices in the field of learning design using practical, real-life examples. This program is designed to help students evaluate the impact of technology on learning while expanding their skills in instructional design and instructional technology.

Program Overview

• The program is 100% online, allowing students to complete their coursework at their own pace.
• The application deadline is April 1 to start on May 18.
• The program consists of 30 credits, with a cost of $1,037 per credit.
• The program is nationally recognized, with Penn State's graduate education programs highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Program Details

Core Courses

• LDT 415A: Systematic Instructional Development (3 credits)
• LDT 467: Emerging Web Technologies and Learning (3 credits)
• LDT 527: Designing Constructivist Learning Environments (3 credits)

Recommended Courses

• EDTEC 561: Measuring the Impact of Technology on Learning (3 credits)
• LDT 401: Gaming 2 Learn (3 credits)
• LDT 433: Teaching and Learning Online in K–12 Settings (3 credits)
• LDT 440: Educational Technology Integration (3 credits)
• LDT 505: Integrating Mobile Technologies into Learning Environments (3 credits)
• LDT 550: Learning Design Studio (3 credits)
• LDT 566: Using Technology to Enhance Learning Processes (3 credits)
• LDT 581: Theoretical Foundations of Learning, Design, and Technology (3 credits)
• LDT 824: Making and Education: Fabrication, DIY and Content Creation in Learning, Design and Technology (3 credits)
• LDT 832: Designing e-Learning within Course Management Systems (3 credits)
• LDT 843: Learning Technologies for Good and Evil (3 credits)
• LDT 867: Designing and Researching Games and Online Communities for Teaching and Learning (3 credits)

Career Opportunities

• E-Learning Developer
• Instructional Designer
• Instructional Systems Specialist
• Educational Technology Specialist
• Learning Development Specialist

Employment Outlook

• Training and Development Specialists: 11.5% employment growth (10 years), 436,610 total employment
• Librarians and Media Collections Specialists: 2.9% employment growth (10 years), 131,830 total employment
• Instructional Coordinators: 1.8% employment growth (10 years), 210,850 total employment

Faculty

• Ty Hollett, Ph.D.
• ChanMin Kim, Ph.D.
• Susan M. Land, Ph.D.
• Natalie Rae, Ph.D.
• Priya Sharma, Ph.D.
• Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Ph.D.

Admissions

• Application deadline: April 1 to start on May 18
• Admission requirements:
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a tertiary degree deemed comparable
  • Official transcripts from each institution attended
  • Test scores (GRE/MAT) are no longer required
  • English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) for international applicants
  • References (3)
  • Résumé or vita
  • Statement of purpose (750 words or less)
  • Writing samples (300-400 words)

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Graduate tuition: $1,037 per credit (2025-26 academic year)
• Financial aid and military benefits available
• Payment options and scholarships available

Additional Information

• The program is Act 48-approved for Pennsylvania educators
• The program does not lead to initial teacher certification or the Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate
• The program may help students renew their teacher certification
• Students can earn a certificate in Educational Technology Integration or E-Learning Design while completing their degree
• The program is designed to help students incorporate technology into their teaching and learning practices
• The program is 100% online, allowing students to complete their coursework at their own pace.