University of North Texas 
Learning Technologies
Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Online
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
36
Unlock Your Potential In Learning Technologies
Learning technologies is a multidisciplinary professional field involving a broad
range of communication, information, and related technologies used to support learning
and training. The Masters of Science program prepares students for leadership in K-12
schools, higher education, business, and government fields. It is also an excellent
foundation for continued doctoral studies.
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Hands-on experience, in-depth instruction, and opportunities for spurring career growth lead to support dynamic roles in a variety of careers. Students gain marketable skills in:
- Instructional design and development
- Instructional technology management & coordination
- Multimedia content creation
- Management of technology-based projects
- Management of online content
Learning Technologies Highlights
Courses are offered in traditional (16-week) and accelerated (8-week) formats.
Both faculty and students are widely published in leading journals and are active
and visible participants in professional organizations.
UNT faculty are internationally known for their experience and insights into how Learning
Technologies are changing the way education, learning, and training are created and
delivered.
Students may pursue a general masters plan or one of these optional tracks, Artificial
Intelligence and Learning Analytics.
The online master's in learning technologies (educational technology) program is ranked
2nd in the nation for best value by CollegeValuesOnline.com, 2nd in the nation for
affordability by TopMastersinEducation.com, and 11th in the nation by intelligent.com.
What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Learning Technologies?
- Instructional design and development
- Instructional technology management & coordination
- Multimedia content creation
- Management of technology-based projects
- Management of online content
Learning Technologies Courses You Could Take
Instructional Systems Design I (3 hours)
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.
Multimedia in Technology Applications (3 hours)
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 hours)
Interpretation, analysis and synthesis of current research in educational technology for the purpose of integrating research methodology and application to educational environments.
Foundations of Learning Technologies (3 hours)
Describes and demonstrates the technologies and theories of learning technologies. Ideologies, principles and philosophies behind learning technologies are examined as students explore a variety of technology tools.
New Technologies of Instruction (3 hours)
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 hours)
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.
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