Online Master's Degree: Learning Design & Technology

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 36 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 36-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 18 months.

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.