The Master of Professional Studies in Learning Experience Design and Technology is a robust practice-based program. It builds expertise in learning designers, educators, trainers, technologists, and other professionals by grounding them in the art and science of learning and the effective use of learning design principles and technology. It provides both foundational and advanced design-related coursework that is experiential, taught by experts in the field, and incorporates skill-building opportunities that align with contemporary industry-based competencies.
During their course of study, students will have the opportunity to:
- Design learning environments that support learners in meeting academic, personal, professional, and/or organizational goals
- Put creative ideas into action using a variety of technologies and design and delivery modalities
- Develop a robust online portfolio of work to demonstrate their design skills
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Foundation Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EDU 6050 | Education as an Advanced Field of Study | 5 |
| EDU 6051 | Introduction to Social Justice in Educational Settings | 4 |
Core Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EDU 6319 | How People Learn | 4 |
| EDU 6323 | Digital Learning Tools and Technologies for LXD | 4 |
| EDU 6334 | Foundations of Learning Experience Design | 4 |
| EDU 6335 | Advanced Practices in Learning Experience Design | 4 |
| EDU 6336 | Data Literacy for Data-Driven Decision Making | 4 |
Capstone
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| EDU 6225 | Capstone | 4 |
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 12 |
| Independent Study | |
| Experiential Learning Theory and Practice | |
| Culturally Responsive Experiential Teaching and Learning | |
| Applied Research in Experiential Teaching and Learning | |
| Leading Experiential Teaching and Learning | |
| Faculty, Curriculum, and Academic Community | |
| Digital Learning Tools and Technologies for LXD | |
| Connecting Theory and Practice | |
| E-Learning Design as a Collaborative Profession | |
| Open Learning | |
| Data Literacy for Data-Driven Decision Making | |
| Learning Experience Design Studio | |
| Issues in Education | |
| Intercultural Communication | |
| Web Creation Boot Camp | |
| Grant and Report Writing | |
| Foundations of Project Management | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
