Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology
Transfer Credit Opportunities
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Get 6 Units of Transfer Credit Toward your ms-ldt
Have you completed a graduate certificate in e-learning or instructional design from UCI or OSU within the past five years? If so, you may qualify for six units of transfer credit toward completion of your MS in Learning Design and Technology. This opportunity would allow you to earn your MS-LDT in just 4 terms (24 units). Read on for more information.
Qualifying for Transfer Credit
- Only graduates of the following certifcate programs are eligible for transfer credit
- Oregon State University’s E-Learning Instructional Design and Development Certificate Course
- UC Irvine’s E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate Program
- You must have completed your qualifying certificate program within the past five years
- OSU graduates must have earned a “Pass” grade for each course, and UCI graduates must have earned a grade of B or better in each course.
How Transfer Credit Works
The certificate programs outlined above have been evaluated as being equivalent to these two foundational courses of the MS-LDT degree program.
- LDT 500A – Introduction to Instructional and Learning Design
- LDT 500B – Introduction to Learning Technologies
These courses are normally taken by students in their first term. With your transfer credit, you will skip these two courses and immediately begin your core courses after orientation.
If you are planning to request transfer credit, be sure to submit a copy of your official certificate transcript along with your application materials. Once you are accepted into the program and have completed the steps for newly admitted students, your MS-LDT program coordinator will work with you to complete your petition for transfer credit, which must be done before the first semester begins.
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As a lifelong learner with a thirst for L&D and a hunger for personal growth, 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. With my transfer credits from UC Irvine’s eLearning Certificate program, I was able to complete the entire MS-LDT program in just over a year! 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!
As a lifelong learner with a thirst for L&D and a hunger for personal growth, 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. With my transfer credits from UC Irvine’s eLearning Certificate…
