2023-2024 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology
The M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology program prepares professionals to design and develop effective, engaging instruction and empirically grounded learning environments that effectively employ technology in a variety of settings, including PK- 12, higher education, business, non-profits, and other training settings. This program integrates powerful contemporary ideas about learning with emergent technologies to design and evaluate learning environments, products and programs. Candidates develop a strong foundation in instructional design, learning sciences, and innovative instructional practices supported by technology.
Website: gvsu.edu/education/grad
Program Objectives
Students who complete the program should be able to
- effectively use technology in their instructional settings,
- design courseware and digital media products to support teaching, learning, and training,
- select appropriate technology-based resources for instructional purposes,
- use technology for their own professional development,
- act as instructional leaders in their instructional settings,
- understand the social, ethical, and human issues in the area of learning, design, and technology
Minimum Number of Hours in Program All degree-seeking students in the Learning, Design, and Technology master's degree program are required to complete a minimum of 33 credit hours. Candidates will choose an area of emphasis in Educational Technology or Instructional Design as listed below. Students must meet with an advisor upon entry into the program to develop a program of study.
Learning, Design, and Technology Foundations (12 credits):
Each candidate for the M.Ed. degree must complete the following:
Emphasis Area Courses (21 credits):
- EDT 619 - Introduction to Learning, Design, and Technology (3 credits)
- EDT 622 - Learning, Cognition, and Technology (3 credits)
- EDT 635 - Instructional Systems Design (3 credits)
Social Foundations of Education (3 credits) Choose one:
- EDF 672 - Social/Cultural Foundations of Education (3 credits)
- EDF 671 - Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)
Research and Evaluation (3 credits):
Emphasis Areas
Candidates must select one emphasis area from the following options and complete the requirements of an emphasis area of their choosing.
Educational Technology Emphasis Requirements
Emphasis Area Core Courses (9 credits):
- EDT 620 - Evaluating and Applying Instructional Media (3 credits)
- EDT 626 - Strategic Assessment and Evaluation with Learning Technologies (3 credits)
- EDT 634 - Integration and Management of Learning Technologies (3 credits)
Electives (Choose one):
- EDT 621 - Emerging Learning Technologies (3 credits)
- EDT 623 - Design of Learning Environments with Technology (3 credits)
- EDT 629 - Online Instructional Design/Development (3 credits)
- EDT 637 - Human Performance Improvement (3 credits)
Instructional Design Emphasis Requirements
Emphasis Area Core Courses (9 credits):
- EDT 623 - Design of Learning Environments with Technology (3 credits)
- EDT 629 - Online Instructional Design/Development (3 credits)
- EDT 637 - Human Performance Improvement (3 credits)
Electives (Choose one):
- EDT 620 - Evaluating and Applying Instructional Media (3 credits)
- EDT 621 - Emerging Learning Technologies (3 credits)
- EDT 626 - Strategic Assessment and Evaluation with Learning Technologies (3 credits)
- EDT 634 - Integration and Management of Learning Technologies (3 credits)
Capstone (3 or 6 credits) Choose one:
EDF 660 is prerequisite.
Application deadlines (thesis/project): February 15 for spring/summer, May 15 for fall, September 15 for winter semester.
Program Location
The program is offered at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus, located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.