Learning Design and Technology (MS)
The Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology is an online program tailored for working professionals, offering theoretical foundations and practical skills to create and implement digital learning experiences across corporate, K–12, and higher education environments. The program addresses the growing demand for digital learning in various sectors, with promising job market growth. Students who earn the MS in Learning Design and Technology will also earn a credit-bearing certificate in Online Teaching and Learning at no additional cost.
In this program, students learn to assess the need for digital learning, consider audience and context, and produce real-world projects culminating in an E-portfolio. The curriculum integrates educational theory and emerging technologies (such as generative artificial intelligence), preparing graduates to navigate complex organizational landscapes and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Courses blend asynchronous activities with virtual synchronous sessions, paired with technology labs to build robust digital learning experiences.
The MS in Learning Design and Technology is a 30-credit program that is designed to be completed within 18 months, with students taking one 3-credit hour course every 7 weeks (corresponding with the first and second part of the trimester), which will be paired with a one 1-credit hour technology lab every 15 weeks. The accelerated trimester curriculum path allows students to complete their coursework in as little as one year should they elect to take two 3-credit hour courses every 7 weeks, which will be paired with one 1-credit hour lab every 15 weeks.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an earned 4-year degree from an accredited institution (3.0 GPA required). To be considered for this program, applicants must submit a Baylor University Graduate School Application, an Application Letter, a Professional Resume, complete transcripts for all prior higher education coursework, and the contact information for two references. Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language must meet the Baylor University Graduate School Requirements for English Language Proficiency.
Requirements for a Major in Learning Design and Technology (MS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LDT 5301 | Applied Learning Design in Professional Contexts | 3 |
| EDP 5333 | Psychology of Learning, Cognition, and Affect | 3 |
| LDT 5302 | Learning Development: Design Thinking for Human Flourishing | 3 |
| EDC 6372 | Advanced Design of Digital Instruction | 3 |
| LDT 5310 | Learning Design and Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| LDT 5311 | Learning Design and Applied Multimedia Production | 3 |
| EDP 5321 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| LDT 5313 | Learning Design and Technologies Capstone Course | 3 |
| LDT 5320 | Project Management in Learning Design | 3 |
| Required Labs | ||
| LDT 5101 | Technology Lab 1: Learning Management Systems | 1 |
| LDT 5102 | Technology Lab 2: E-Learning Authoring Tools | 1 |
| LDT 5103 | Technology Lab 3: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies | 1 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Successful graduates will complete the nine 3-hour courses for the MS in Learning Design and Technology degree, three 1-hour technology labs, and a capstone project demonstrating their learning design skills and technical capabilities.