What is Learning Design and Technology?
Learning Design and Technology is a field that involves hardware, software, and processes to enhance all aspects of education (design, teaching, learning, and access) across the lifespan of learning experiences. LDT professionals collaborate with others to facilitate the integration of technology, and access to, learning environments.
About the JMU’s Learning Design and Technology Graduate Programs
Our 100% online graduate programs serve learners who are interested in leveraging hardware, software, and processes to enhance all aspects of education, including instructional design, teaching, learning, and access.
We offer three programs designed for those who work or intend to work, in education. Each of our programs, including our Master of Education with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology and our Educational Technology and eLearning Graduate Certificates will provide you with techniques and use cases for learning with and through technology.
Upon graduation from any of our LDT programs, you will be prepared to advance in the workplace, make career changes, or pursue doctoral work in the field.
Choose from 3 Programs in Learning Design and Technology:
- Master of Education with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
- Graduate Certificate in eLearning
Master of Education with a Concentration in Learning Design and Technology
Our 33-credit-hour Master of Education with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology degree program fosters engagement with research, theory, design, technologies, and practice in the discipline. LEARN MORE
A Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology or eLearning
Our 12-credit-hour graduate certificates are perfect for those looking to enter the field of Learning Design and Technology or for those planning to obtain an M.Ed. in the future. LEARN MORE
Rankings and Accreditation
Our university holds SACS accreditation and membership in the Online Learning Consortium and SREB. The James Madison University College of Education holds CAEP (formerly NCATE) accreditation. The Master of Education with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology and Certificate Programs are aligned to AECT and ISTE professional standards. These organizations promote high-quality online courses and degree programs and increased access for learners.
U.S. News and World Report ranks JMU #2 in Top Public Schools and #8 in Regional Universities South.
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