Masters in Learning, Design and Technology

Affordable Online MA in Learning, Design and Technology

Achieve Your Goals with Learning, Design and Technology Master’s Degree Online

Popularity of remote learning and professional development has gained momentum in recent years and is expected to continue to grow. With that comes the need for expertly trained specialists in technology-rich learning environments. Point Park University’s Master of Arts in Learning, Design and Technology will prepare you for success in this growing field. Graduates take on instructional design, technology and leadership, and teaching roles in public, private, non-profit and corporate settings including higher education, healthcare, banking and training.

What to Expect from our Master’s Degree in Learning, Design and Technology:

Personalized education experience.
Field work and practicum experience that will expand your professional toolbox.
Skills-based curriculum designed by practitioners based on research, best practices and standards.
A fully online, 30-credit-hour program that offers busy adults the flexibility they need.
18 months within a supportive cohort model.
Eight-week sessions with two courses of focus per semester.
Career advancement opportunities in a growing field with high demand for quality specialists.
By taking one additional course, students can earn the Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate.

MA in Learning Design and Technology Curriculum Overview

As a graduate of the Learning, Design and Technology program online you’ll be prepared to integrate technology into lessons, facilitate learner-centered activities, lead human resource trainings and develop interactive professional development programs. You’ll master these concepts through fully online, cohort-based coursework designed with flexibility and experiential principals in mind.

Choose to take one additional course, and you’ll have the ability to earn the Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate to compliment your master’s degree. Contact an enrollment counselor to take advantage of this additional credentialing opportunity.

Transfer Credits

Point Park University offers robust Prior Learning Assessment and Advanced Standing/Experiential Learning Credit opportunities. Students can transfer credits from qualifying experiences including other college institutions, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST exams) or UEXCEL exams, Advanced Placement (AP) credit and experiential learning assessment portfolio submissions.

Experiential learning credits are not considered current coursework for financial aid, and their applicability will vary by graduate degree program. In addition, experiential learning credits through portfolio submissions are capped at 18 credits.

Contact an enrollment counselor to learn more.

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Next Start Date: August 27, 2023

Est. Program Length:	18 Months
Credit Hours:	30 Hours
Course Length:	8 Weeks
Cost Per Credit:	$567
Transfer Credits Accepted:	Up to 6

Est. Program Length: 18 Months
Credit Hours: 30 Hours
Course Length: 8 Weeks
Cost Per Credit: $567
Transfer Credits Accepted: Up to 9

Tell me more about Point Park University’s Online Master’s in Learning Design and Technology

Topics include:

Online learning management processes
Online course design and delivery best practices
Analytic and technical knowledge
Knowledge and familiarity with various technologies
Leadership and program management
Collaboration with diverse educators
Professional development training
Evidence-based decision making
Planning and problem solving
Communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external, in a variety of educational environments

Learn More, Earn More

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the higher your education level, the more you earn. Unemployment for those with a bachelor’s degree is also lower than for those without.

Training and Development Managers

Training and Development Specialist

Instructional Coordinator

Bureau of Labor Statistics April 2021

Learning Design and Technology Masters Online Course Offerings

Admission Requirements

Core Courses (30 credits)

Core Courses (30 credits)

EDUC 579: Learning Technologies for Educators

Course Description

This course explores current and emerging technology tools and applications that are transforming teaching and training in digital learning environments. After reviewing the terminology, history, and learning theories Of educational technology, students examine technologies that enhance motivation, communication, engagement, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Within the frameworks of pedagogy and andragogy, students integrate technology tools such as blogs, wikis, polls, simulations, games, podcasts, digital stories, and smart boards, and whiteboards into lessons for active and constructive learning. Students communicate to peers and stakeholders the purpose, costs, and benefits of incorporating technology into an instruction plan.

EDUC 504: Instructional Methods for Digital Teaching and Learning

Course Description
This course applies principles of pedagogy and andragogy to an instructional design model that can be applied to a variety of digital learning formats. Instruction delivered through online/virtual, hybrid, hy-flex, mobile, or flipped formats demand unique methods for presenting content, interacting with students, and assessing performance. Teaching and learning methods are explored and adapted for various types Of technology and the needs Of diverse learners. Students design a microteaching or micro-training demonstration to facilitate an activity incorporating methods appropriate for the instructional goals and digital delivery format.

EDUC 581: Innovative Instruction and Leadership

Course Description

In this course, students are given the opportunity to research emerging technologies, adapt and/or design novel teaching and learning strategies, and develop skills as agents of change. Topics include, but are not limited to, makerspaces, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, learn ng analytics, and adaptive learning. Other topics may include emerging approaches to teaching and learning such as open educational resources, badging and credentialing, and specifications grading. A primary focus of the course will be to prepare the student to become an effective advocate, manager, and leader of change.

EDUC 528: Assessment and Evaluation of Online Teaching and Learning

Course Description

This course introduces students to systematic ways to evaluate online teaching and learning, using research based best practices. Students will develop plans for conducting evaluations, assessing instruction, collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting results in a meaningful way for the organization and stakeholders. Participants will define how assessments and evaluations are used to impact content delivery, design decisions, and technology utilization and adoption.

EDUC 529: Issues and Trends in Digital Learning

Course Description

In this course, students have the opportunity to research and analyze current issues and trends in digital learning. Students will examine new and emerging trends including next generation digital learning environments, open educational resources (OER), digital literacy and citizenship, and the role of social media in learning. Issues related to privacy, security, and access to technology will be considered.

EDUC 534: Online Teaching Design and Delivery

Course Description

This course focuses on the design and delivery of online learning, which can be applied to workforce, higher education, K-12, continuing, or adult education. Throughout the course, students will design and develop an online module by studying the learners, applying instructional design skills, and building one learning module within a course management system. Students will also evaluate technology tools for interaction and the quality of online courses using standards of best practice.

EDUC 539: Research in Learning, Design and Technology

Course Description

This course provides an opportunity for participants to research in-depth a topic related to online learning, instructional design, or instructional technology administration and management. Students are encouraged to select a topic related to their specific career interest or organizational need. Research projects will be shared, discussed and analyzed using collaborative learning methods such as peer.

EDUC 580: Instructional Technology Administration and Management

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce participants to the issues involved in the administration and management of instructional technology including leadership, planning, management of resources, project management, and the impact of effective technology management on organizations and their stakeholders. The course will introduce students to leadership theory and applications for effective administration and management within organizational settings.

EDUC 603: Practicum 1 in Learning, Design and Technology

Course Description

This Practicum experience is designed to provide the student with experiences in the following areas where the student will apply knowledge and skills learned in the MA program in Learning, Design and Technology; emphasis will be on instructional design, assessment, trends and professional responsibilities. In this practicum, students will develop skills in the following areas: design and development of online instruction; delivery of online instruction (teaching); assessment of online learning; emerging trends and professional responsibilities in online instruction.

The on-site supervisor will assist the student by providing opportunities that coincide with the student’s identified career objectives and goals. The fieldwork experience is expected to contain adequate rigor that both demonstrates practical application Of coursework from the MA program as well as provide new opportunities for the student’s professional growth. A daily log and an electronic portfolio will be completed during the course.

EDUC 604: Practicum 2 in Learning, Design and Technology

Course Description

This practicum is intended to provide the student with field-based experiences in one or more of the following areas: oversight of instructional technology infrastructure within an organizational setting; integration of technology into curricular planning and instructional design; management and administration of instructional technology programs and projects; research, problem solving, and product development Of instructional technological applications.

The on-site supervisor will assist the student by providing opportunities that coincide with the student’s identified career objectives and goals. Emphasis will be on the development and application of administration, management, and leadership of instructional technology projects that foster best practices in learning, design, and technology. A daily log and an original research project will be completed during the practicum.

M.A. in Learning, Design and Technology

Point Park University’s new Master of Arts in Learning, Design and Technology will prepare you for leadership, administration and management positions in the learning, design and technology fields. This innovative program is tailored for those who work and teach in public, private, non-profit, corporate and other technology-rich learning environments, including higher education, health care, banking and training settings.