Comprehensive and Flexible
At James Madison University, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your educational and professional goals. Through our 100% online synchronous Learning Design and Technology graduate programs, you will gain essential skills to create interactive and innovative learning experiences, become a critical thinker, and lead research-based technology adoption and implementation in educational settings. Our graduate programs are designed for learners from all undergraduate and graduate academic and professional backgrounds and with the needs of adult learners in mind, including applied learning experiences and classes that meet in the evenings.
Our supportive faculty and community are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed to create engaging and effective learning experiences. With us, you'll find a welcoming environment where you can thrive and grow, preparing you for a successful career in this dynamic field.
Quality Online Graduate Programs
Our university holds Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation and membership in the Online Learning Consortium and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). The James Madison University College of Education holds Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our Learning Design and Technology graduate programs are aligned with AECT and ISTE professional standards. These organizations promote high-quality online courses and degree programs and increased access for learners.
JMU is a Public R2 Doctoral University. We were ranked #1 most recommended public university in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education, 2019) and the #64 Public National University (U.S. News & World Report, 2024). JMU students report a 96% satisfaction rate.
Outcomes
After completing one of our Learning Design and Technology programs, you will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions to:
- Apply foundational knowledge and skills to the collaborative design and use of content, pedagogy and instructional technologies.
- Create conditions for learning by applying theories to authentic scenarios involving diverse populations.
- Use technologies and techniques to design and develop learning materials, media, and environments.
- Use methods of inquiry to make data-driven decisions that inform practice in the discipline.
- Initiate, lead, facilitate and advocate for positive change and innovation.
- Engage in and reflect upon one's own professional development, dispositions and growth in the discipline.
- Explore emerging ideas in learning design and technology and their potential implications.
- Engage in ethical reasoning and decision-making by applying frameworks, policies and professional standards.
Student Testimonials
"I am currently a High School Social Studies Teacher and have been for the past 3 years. I was attracted to the JMU Learning Design and Technology program because of its applicability to my current job. In addition I believe that this degree will open up many new career paths that I am excited to explore. I enjoy working with professors and peers who have had extensive experience in different technology fields and bring a vast array of background knowledge to every class. I am looking forward to completing this program in the next two years and seeing where it may lead me."
- Owen Longacre, M.Ed. graduate
"I recently graduated from The University of Virginia, where I studied a combination of Education and Technology! Due to my passion and interest in both of these areas, I decided to pursue the field of Learning Design and Technology. JMU's M.Ed. with a concentration in Educational Technology Program is run by knowledgeable and supportive professors, and offers a great variety of courses! Both of these factors led me to pick this program, and I am glad I did so! When I am not in class or refining my tech skills, I am teaching third grade students in Fredericksburg, VA. Upon completion of my graduate studies, I hope to dive into the field of Corporate Training and utilize my knowledge of Learning Design and Technology!"
- Taylor Moore, M.Ed. graduate
"I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with a background in animation, both 2D and 3D. I decided the M.Ed. with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology Program was for me when I realized most of my professional career was dedicated to helping others expand their knowledge. It was a natural fit. I particularly enjoy the hands-on approaches the program employs to give us real-world experiences. There are things I never would have tried if it weren't for my classes. I intend to take what I've learned and apply it to future endeavors which might include a second graduate program in games and learning. Learning is life-long and it's never too late to start."
- Katie Thomas, M.Ed. graduate
