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This program requires a total of 30 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed.
Not sure whether you want to sign up for a master’s program? Earn an online graduate certificate in learning design and technology and get a head start on your master’s degree. Once you have successfully completed the certificate, you may be able to apply that credit toward the master’s in learning design and technology.
This information is for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive.
As technology continues to grow and improve, employers in the field of education and the emerging field of educational technology are searching for professionals who understand how to integrate new technological innovations into their pedagogical methods. This online program is designed to help students develop their skills in several in-demand areas of study, including instructional design, multimedia production, learning analytics, and instructional technology.
UMGC’s program directors refresh and update the curriculum and course content regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve these learning goals:
This program is designed to help you prepare for learning design and technology careers in several professional contexts. Potential job titles include instructional designer, learning development specialist, instructional technologist, training and development specialist, and instructional systems specialist. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following projects:
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An online master's degree in learning design and technology is a graduate degree program that can teach you how to use emerging technologies and learning theory in modern learning platforms. The program consists of 30 credits of coursework and covers topics like learning experience design, learner-centered pedagogical approaches, educational technology, e-learning, design thinking, and data analytics. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in learning design, emerging technologies, or data analytics.
UMGC's master's degree in learning design and technology is a 30-credit degree program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master's degree in learning design and technology follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online master's degree in learning design and technology program at UMGC. However, while it is not required, we do recommend that you have a background in teaching, education, or professional development, as well as word processing. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
