Earn Your Master’s Degree in Learning Design and Technology – 100% Online
Join a Network of Instructional Design Professionals Who are Working to Advance Their Careers
Revolutionize Training & Education Through Innovative Learning Design
If you’re ready to take your instructional design career to the next level, the University of San Diego’s online MS in Learning Design and Technology (LDT) delivers a transformative experience that will give you the competitive edge by building and refining in-demand skills that are sought after by employers.
Developed in collaboration with seasoned ID practitioners with experience across a variety of industries, the MS-LDT program goes far beyond a typical learning and instructional design education by helping you develop practical and immediately applicable skills. The program faculty is comprised of experienced learning design and technology professionals, so you’ll be learning from a team of experts who knows what it takes to grow and succeed in this exciting field.
“Everything I learned was applicable. I built my portfolio during the program and used it to get hired before graduation.”
– Danielle, Instructional Designer at Travis Credit Union
Program Snapshot
Application Deadline
April 3
Program Length
20 Months
Total Units
30
Format
100% Online
Who Is This Degree For?
If you’re passionate about using technology to deliver accessible, effective learning experiences, the MS in Learning design and Technology prepares you to lead the change. The University of San Diego’s MS-LDT program is a career-building master’s degree designed specifically for working professionals. It is ideal for:
- Working instructional designers seeking to expand their skillset
- K-12 educators looking to move beyond the classroom
- Postsecondary educators and designers
- Learning and development (L&D) and human resources (HR) professionals
- Library science and corporate eLearning specialists
“I enrolled in University of San Diego’s MS-LDT program because I wanted to start a new career as an instructional designer. This program is amazing because within the first semester I already felt like I had gained invaluable foundational knowledge and skills in the field. It gave me the confidence to apply for an instructional design job with a large consulting firm, and I was offered the position! The interviewers specifically said I had an impressive fundamental understanding of the instructional design process. This is all thanks to the immersive and purposeful design of the courses in this program.”
– Rowan Shartel, Instructional Designer at Booz Allen
What You’ll Learn
- Learning experience design
- Digital literacy skills
- Emerging technologies
- Leadership
- Facilitating high-impact teaching practices in digital environments
- Implementing best practices in learning design
LDT students graduate with a strong mix of technical and professional skills, positioning them to stand out in a competitive market. As a result, many alumni have leveraged these skills to secure new positions or advance in their careers.
As demand for skilled learning designers continues to increase, the program ensures you’ll be ready to lead. The future of learning is here, and we invite you to be part of it.
“I am grateful to USD for the thoughtful design of its MS-LDT program. The structure provided short, targeted classes tuned to the needs of working adults. Each course integrated seamlessly with prior courses, building my proficiency by leaps and bounds. With an emphasis on real-world applications, I created projects that were meaningful to me and my style while receiving individualized feedback and quality suggestions from my professors. I particularly respect the weight given to ethical design practices; from respecting copyright to accessibility, the theme of responsible course design was woven into every aspect of the program. By graduation, I had developed my personal brand and produced a portfolio to be proud of.”
– Andrew Poso, Instructional Designer at Living Spaces
Why Choose University of San Diego?
Academic excellence, top-ranked university
Aside from attending a prestigious university with a long history and a great reputation, you’ll enjoy a practical, immediately relevant curriculum geared toward advancing your career.
High-caliber faculty; experienced learning designers
Our world-class faculty has expertise in curriculum design, teaching and educational leadership, corporate training, digital media and graphic design, educational technology, learner experience design and more.
A career-building master’s degree portfolio
For your Capstone project, you’ll build a peer-evaluated portfolio that showcases your technology and design skills and that you can share with prospective employers.