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Learning Technologies Master's
Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Online
AOP
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
36
Harness the technology to improve learning for students, businesses, and life-long
learners of all ages.
The Master of Science degree in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas
gives you the foundation in learning and educational technologies required to create,
deliver and enhance learning experiences in a variety of contexts.Our rigorous and
accredited curriculum explores human learning and cognition, instructional design
and educational tools, and technologies in education. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared
for dynamic roles in instructional design and technology in academic and corporate
settings.Course work can be completed in a traditional classroom environment or as
part of an accelerated online program (AOP).
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Learning Technologies Master's?
Technology is changing the way we live, work and play. It’s also changing the way we learn. Our faculty are nationally known for their experience and insights into how Learning Technologies is changing the way education, learning, and training is delivered, managed, and evaluated. Our courses are designed to deliver upward mobility to your career and guide you toward a more successful future. These tracks include:
Instructional Systems Technology:
This area expands on the Instructional Systems track by focusing on systems and technology used in the delivery of learning. You’ll be prepared to work in the same areas as the Instructional Systems track as well as become directors, managers or developers of learning systems technology.
Instructional Systems Design:
This track involves the practice of maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction and other learning experiences. With this track, you’ll be prepared to work as an instructional systems designer in academic or corporate settings.
Teaching and Learning with Technology:
This area is designed for education professionals serving in administrative, teaching or research positions in a variety of educational settings, especially positions in K-20 and higher education. The track focuses on theoretical foundations, technology skills, technology integration strategies for teaching and learning, active research, innovations in technology and paradigms for effective online delivery assessment. The degree emphasizes application-oriented technology skills that are valuable for independent study and research, classroom teaching and personal and professional projects.
To help you pursue your master's degree, you'll have access to the:
- Advanced Research Lab
- Center for Knowledge Solutions
- Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning
- Technology and Applied Research in Autism Laboratory
- Texas Center for Educational Technology
Marketable Skills
- Instructional design and development
- Instructional technology management and coordination
- Multimedia content creation
- Management of technology-based projects
- Management of online content
Learning Technologies Master's Highlights
This program's asynchronous design and year-round course offerings allow students
to complete their education in as little as 14 months.
A limited number of graduate assistantships are awarded each school year. Graduate-level
students may apply for and be placed with faculty in teaching or research positions.
Students will have access to research and computer labs equipped with state-of-the-art
technology.
SURGE Lab is a University of North Texas research lab dedicated to advancing research in VR,
AR, MR, and XR.
Team Science (TSci) focuses on team science issues in the workplace, utilizing evidence-based research
to help organizations better deal with complex problems and human resources while
operating in interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and global environments.
The degree programs of the Department of Learning Technologies are nationally and
internationally known for preparing future educators and technology professionals
to advance knowledge of technology tools and their applications.
What Can You Do With a Learning Technologies Master's?
The Master’s program prepares graduates for dynamic roles in the field of Learning Technologies in both academic and corporate settings.
Learning Technologies Master's Courses You Could Take
Multimedia in Technology Applications (3 hrs)
Study and analysis of the use of the computer to deliver instruction. Topics include
design, development and review techniques for CAI, current trends in CAI technology
and lesson development with an authoring language.
Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies (3 hrs)
Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of current research in educational technology
for the purpose of integrating research methodology and application to educational
environments.
New Technologies of Instruction (3 hrs)
Selection, utilization and evaluation of media technology, and techniques used in
the instructional programs of education and industry. Includes hands-on digital audio
and visual processes.
Learning and Cognition (3 hrs)
Study and analysis of models of cognitive systems including acquiring, manipulating,
storing, interpreting and using information; special emphasis on the unique interactions
between human information processing and computer-based processing as they apply to
the instructional environment. Students are also exposed to the wide array of instructional
theories that shape modern instructional design.
Technology-Based Learning Environments (3 hrs)
Study and analysis of models of cognitive systems including acquiring, manipulating,
storing, interpreting and using information; special emphasis on the unique interactions
between human information processing and computer-based processing as they apply to
the instructional environment. Students are also exposed to the wide array of instructional
theories that shape modern instructional design.
Instructional Systems Design I (3 hrs)
The design of instructional systems is examined through research reports on the theoretical
assumptions of learning and analysis of learning systems as they apply to the development
of educational and instructional training programs.
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