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Learning Experience Design and Technology, MPS

2022-2023 Edition

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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

Course List
Code Title Hours
EDU 6050Education as an Advanced Field of Study5
EDU 6051Introduction to Social Justice in Educational Settings4

Core Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
EDU 6319How People Learn4
EDU 6323Technology as a Medium for Learning4
EDU 6334Foundations of Learning Experience Design4
EDU 6335Advanced Practices in Learning Experience Design4
EDU 6336Data Literacy for Data-Driven Decision Making4

Capstone

Course List
Code Title Hours
EDU 6225Capstone4

Electives

Course List
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
EDU 5978
Independent Study
EDU 6202
Faculty, Curriculum, and Academic Community
EDU 6223
Change Agency
EDU 6329
Connecting Theory and Practice
EDU 6332
Open Learning
EDU 6338
Learning Experience Design Studio
EDU 6558
Issues in Education
CMN 6025
Digital Era Skills: Platforms, Tools, and Techniques
CMN 6080
Intercultural Communication
CMN 6090
Organizational Culture, Climate, and Communication
CMN 6095
Foundations of Developing Cultural Awareness
DGM 6145
Information Technology and Creative Practice
DGM 6279
Project Management for Digital Media
DGM 6461
Interactive Information Design 1
DGM 6501
Web Creation Boot Camp
NPM 6140
Grant and Report Writing
PJM 5900
Foundations of Project Management
PJM 6205
Leading and Managing Technical Projects
TCC 6120
Usability and User Experience
TCC 6610
Prototyping
TCC 6710
Content Strategy

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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