The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Learning, Design, and Technology offers the opportunity for an advanced study and professional development program in the field of learning and teaching with technology. The program is offered fully online.
The M.A. degree in Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) focuses on the understanding, design, and application of learning environments and activities supported by current and emergent technologies, in both formal and informal settings. Emphasis is placed on culturally relevant and technology-mediated approaches to learning and teaching, such as instructional design, games and learning, virtual worlds, educational robotics, new literacies, youth cultures, and digital storytelling. The program is designed for students seeking to expand their knowledge of learning technologies, instructional design, and multimedia development for learning, as well as those seeking leadership roles in these areas.
The degree in Special Education is designed for those students seeking an opportunity for initial, additional, or advanced preparation for educating individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. It is intended to offer students the opportunity the acquisition of knowledge, competencies, and understanding, to develop and apply skills for effective instructional practices in working with individuals with disabilities. The special education and related courses must be approved by the student’s program advisor prior to enrolling in courses.
