Overview

As the internet and the online experience continue to evolve, educators across the nation are turning to technology to more effectively engage students and trainees, improve learner performance, and enhance the quality of learning experiences.

With a Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) from Pennsylvania State University, you can expand your skills in instructional design and instructional technology and understand how to evaluate the impact of technology on learning.

Features

Learn core skills including design of learning management systems, implementation of mobile technologies for learning, design of informal learning experiences, intentional engagement of social learning experiences, and the implementation of technology-enhanced learning.
We prepare our graduates for critical analysis of their educational and training programs, especially using cost-benefit and ROI analyses, audience analysis, and task analysis to guide the customization of their design work for specific content, audiences, and contexts.

As a student in these programs, you can learn to develop lesson plans and resources using contemporary theories of instruction. You can also learn best practices in the development and delivery of online, hybrid, and face-to-face curriculum. Our online programs are designed to help you successfully incorporate the use of the internet and technology in teaching and learning at your institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systematic Instructional Development
Computers as Learning Tools
Integrating Mobile Technologies into Learning Environments
Gaming 2 Learn
Teaching and Learning Online in K–12 Settings
Measuring the Impact of Technology on Learning
Emerging Web Technologies and Learning
Designing e-learning Within Course Management Systems

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Instructional Design View 208 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

Official transcripts from each institution attended

GPA and Test Scores — Official GRE or MAT test scores should be reported directly to Penn State University. Only scores from the past five calendar years (from date of application) can be accepted.

English Proficiency

References (3)

Résumé or Vita - that concisely describes your academic and professional history, achievements, and skills relevant to the LDT program and the field of education.

Statement of Purpose — 750 words or less explaining why you want to enter the master's program.

Writing Sample

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46796 USD / year

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In-State

25966 USD / year

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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