Learning Design & Technology

An online master's degree in learning design and technology is an online graduate degree that can teach you how to use emerging technologies and learning theory in modern learning platforms. UMGC’s online master's degree in learning design and technology is a 36-credit program that covers topics like digital media, pedagogical approaches, and data analytics. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in learning design, emerging technologies, or data analytics.

UMGC's online master's degree in learning design and technology is a 36-credit 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, 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. We also recommend taking Effective Graduate Writing if you'd like to improve your writing skills.