Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning, Design, and Technology – Instructional Technology
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning, Design, and Technology – Instructional Technology
There’s a lot of rhetoric these days about how computers can take the place of teachers. Now don’t get me wrong, those strategies and technologies might be successful someday. But if they are or ever will be, it will only be because it helps strengthen the way that students and teachers interact.
Professor
Overview
The M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology trains you in the latest technologies and tools to design and implement lessons and training programs. Our goal is to prepare professionals to identify and analyze learning problems, and then create and implement more effective designs for learning to address these needs.
In the Instructional Technology area of emphasis, you can earn your Certification in Instructional Technology with an M.Ed. and become proficient in:
- Cutting-edge computer and multimedia technology and how to apply it in P-12 education
- Analyzing learning and performance problems
- Designing and developing effective instruction
Our online program blends both live class meetings (via video conferencing) with practical at-home projects and activities so that you are learning from experts how to integrate technology in your own school context.
Accreditations
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Admissions
Credit and Transfer
Total Hours Required to Earn Degree: 33 (credit hours)
Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: 6
Online Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology – Instructional Technology Application Checklist
- Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online—application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International.
- Select Campus - Online
- Select Degree Level – Masters
- Select Intended Program – MED, Learning, Design, and Technology (Workforce Ed & Instruct Tech) [MED_LEDT_ONL]
- Select Area of Emphasis – Instructional Technology
- Select Intended Term – Fall/Spring/Summer
- Résumé or curriculum vita – Submit online to the Graduate School.
- Statement of Purpose – Submit a one to two-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program.
- Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
- Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program
Application Deadlines
Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology – Instructional Technology Application Deadlines
Domestic Applicants
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: November 15
- Summer: May 1
International Applicants
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: October 15
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates and student fees can change each year.
Based on 2024-25 credit-hour cost, a person who had completed this program at the recommended pace would have paid $14,091 in tuition for a Georgia Resident and $39,006 in tuition for an out-of-state student.
Please use the Estimated Cost Calculator on the Bursar’s Office website to calculate one academic (Fall/Spring) year’s current tuition.
Online students pay the following fees: Connect UGA, Green, and Technology. The total for those fees in the fall semester of 2024 was $411 for students enrolled in exclusively online courses.
Additional costs may include:
- Textbooks
- Exam proctoring fees
- Technology upgrades
- Specific software purchase decisions will be mentored by instructors, but typically these would include Adobe Creative Suite.
Financial Aid
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.
Corporate Assistance
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Military Assistance
Active-duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, see Tuition Assistance (refer to the Distance Learning section).
Technology Requirements
- Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.
- High-speed internet access.
Curriculum
Instructional Technology Courses
The instructional technology emphasis teaches cutting-edge computer and multimedia technology and its application in P-12 education. This area is designed to help classroom teachers refine and develop their practice as well as become instructional technology leaders among their peers. Our goal is to prepare professionals who are current in the systematic analysis of learning and performance problems, and the design and development of effective instruction.
The learning, design, and technology program is designed to accommodate the schedules and distance-learning needs of working professionals.
Coursework includes:
- History, trends, and issues in the field
- Learning theory and instructional models
- Classroom technology integration
- eLearning development
- Learning assessment
- Instructional evaluation
- Research methods
- Instructional collaboration with classroom teachers
Year 1
Summer 1
| Course | Title | credit hours |
| EDIT 6150E | Introduction to Digital Learning | 3 credit hours |
| EDIT 6400E | Emerging Perspectives | 3 credit hours |
Fall 1
| Course | Title | credit hours |
| EDIT 6170E | Instructional Design | 3 credit hours |
| EDIT 7500E | Project, Problem, & Place-Based Learning | 3 credit hours |
Spring 1
| Course | Title | credit hours |
| EDIT 7350E | Program Evaluation | 3 credit hours |
| EDIT 6320E | Technology Planning | 3 credit hours |
Year 2
Summer 2
| Course | Title | credit hours |
| EDIT 7200E | Professional Learning through Technology | 3 hours |
| EDIT 6900E | Research in Instructional Tech. | 3 hours |
Fall 2
| Course | Title | credit hours |
| EDIT 6600E | Diversity, Technology, and Learning | 3 hours |
| EDIT 7520E | Online Learning | 3 hours |
Spring 2*
| Course | Title | credit hours |
| EDIT 7650E | Capstone | 3 hours |
Student Handbook LDTK12graduate_student_handbook_2024 to present – Google Docs
Licensure
This curriculum is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and leads to certificate upgrade. The Georgia PSC standards align with the ISTE standards for educators, which means that our curriculum prepares you to engage learners in rich, authentic learning experiences, lead technology change through collaborative planning and design, facilitate student-centered learning practices with technology, and coach others in research-based technology practices.
Note: If you seek certification from the Georgia PSC, you will need access to a P-12 classroom so that you can complete a field experience in the final semester. Students typically complete this experience in their own classrooms.
Faculty
News & Events
US News Ranks UGA Online Programs Among Nation’s Best
February 7, 2024U.S. News & World Report released their 2024 Best Online Programs rankings with several of the University of Georgia online programs in the top 10.
Online Professor Jill Stefaniak Wins 2023 Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award
March 16, 2023Jill Stefaniak, the Online M.Ed. Learning, Design, and Technology Master’s Program Coordinator as well as associate professor in the department of workforce education and instructional technology, won the 2023 University System of Georgia’s Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for online teaching! Stefaniak is a nationally recognized leader in instructional…
Contact Information
Contact us using the request for information form or call 706-452-7940.