Learning Design and Technologies, M.Ed.
College of Education
Expand your career possibilities with this online program for educators, trainers or designers seeking to effectively apply the right tools and processes to accomplish organizational goals.
Designed for working professionals from a variety of backgrounds, you'll learn how to analyze, develop, implement and evaluate technology-based learning, instruction and training. A prior teaching license or education degree is not required. South Carolina certified teachers could earn the South Carolina Online Teaching Endorsement.
Program Highlights
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For Busy Schedules
Study in a 100 percent online, asynchronous program that is typically completed in two years (two courses per semester, including summers).
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Open New Doors
Access new opportunities in instructional design, training or digital learning in education or corporate settings.
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Special Tuition Rates
Pay reduced tuition rates if you are a certified South Carolina teacher, and pay regular in-state tuition rates if you are a nonresident.
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Ranked Program
Be part of a college ranked in the top 15 percent nationally for graduate programs of education by U.S. News & World Report.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Innovation
Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
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Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Instructional Designer
- Corporate Trainer
- eLearning Developer
- Curriculum Developer
- Digital Learning Specialist
- Instructional Support Leader
Job Titles of Alumni
- Teacher
- Instructional Designer
- Technical Trainer
- Entertainment and Media Instructor
- Information Systems Data Manager
- Information Technology Technician
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $83,247
Workplace Settings
- Education
- Government
- Technology
- Health Care
- Business
- Media
Employers of Alumni
- University of South Carolina
- South Carolina Department of Education
- Lexington-Richland School District Five
- Heyward Career and Technology Center
- SC Technical College System
- Horry County Government