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
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Foundation Courses
| 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 6319 | How People Learn | 4 |
| EDU 6323 | Technology as a Medium for Learning | 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 6225 | Capstone | 4 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives may be satisfied by any EDU 6000-level course not already being used toward degree requirements. Suggested EDU 6000-level courses are listed below. Additionally, CPS graduate-level courses that may also be used to satisfy elective requirements are listed below: | 12 | |
| Independent Study | ||
| Faculty, Curriculum, and Academic Community | ||
| Change Agency | ||
| Connecting Theory and Practice | ||
| Open Learning | ||
| Learning Experience Design Studio | ||
| Issues in Education | ||
| Digital Era Skills: Platforms, Tools, and Techniques | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Organizational Culture, Climate, and Communication | ||
| Foundations of Developing Cultural Awareness | ||
| Information Technology and Creative Practice | ||
| Project Management for Digital Media | ||
| Interactive Information Design 1 | ||
| Web Creation Boot Camp | ||
| Grant and Report Writing | ||
| Foundations of Project Management | ||
| Leading and Managing Technical Projects | ||
| Usability and User Experience | ||
| Prototyping | ||
| Content Strategy | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required