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Learning, Design, and Technology, M.Ed. – Online

Program Overview

Seeking a higher salary and career advancement in today’s tech-driven world? Empower yourself to create engaging and effective learning experiences with the latest technologies and tools. Our M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology equips you to design and implement impactful lessons and training programs with the cutting-edge skills needed to thrive in any field that implements instructional technologies.

Benefit from:

  • In-depth knowledge: Master instructional design, technology integration, online learning, and multimedia production.
  • Flexibility: Pursue your degree 100% online, asynchronously, at your own pace.
  • Quality matters: Our Quality Matters-certified program ensures rigorous, interactive learning.
  • Hands-on focus: Develop practical skills through immersive courses designed for real-world application.

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Learning, Design and Technology, M.Ed. at a Glance

Delivery
Online
Credits
33 Credit Hours
Admits
Spring, Summer, & Fall

Program Flexibility

Designed with the working professional in mind, the M.Ed. in Learning, Design and Technology offered by UNC Charlotte offers:

Specialized Concentrations

Perfect for individuals focused on designing, developing, or managing online learning and teaching initiatives. Tailor your learning experience with specialized concentrations:

School Specialist Concentration

Ideal for P-12 system professionals with an “A” or “G” level teaching license from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) or equivalent. This track suits those eligible for the Special Endorsement in Computer Education (079).

Training and Development Concentration

Designed for instructional technology personnel aiming to specialize in training and development within corporate, higher education, government, and military sectors.

Online Learning and Teaching Concentration

Perfect for individuals focused on designing, developing, or managing online learning and teaching initiatives.

Courses

M.Ed. in Learning, Design and Technology is a 33 credit hour program. Courses are delivered 100% online. Select one of the following concentrations:

School Specialist Concentration

Training and Development Concentration

Online Learning and Teaching Concentration

Note: Students should work with an advisor to determine the related coursework that works best in their program of study. For the most current approved courses, contact the program director or visit the Academic Catalog.

Admissions & Requirements

Additional items required for those using this program to satisfy the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Instructional Technology Specialists: Computers (10877).  This requirement is only for those who wish to earn the 077 license. Those who wish to work in other instructional technology settings (higher education, corporate, military, government) do not have to fulfill this requirement.

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Outlook

UNC Charlotte’s M.Ed. in Learning, Design and Technology graduates go on to work for educational providers and corporations including:

Our M.Ed. graduates have job titles such as:

Strong salary expectations

Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics research, collects job and salary data from UNC Charlotte graduates. Lightcast sampled graduates of our M.Ed. in Learning, Design and Technology program and found the average annual estimated wage to be approximately $81,600.

Tuition

Resident: $288.82 per credit hour

Outside of NC Non-Resident: $536.98 per credit hour

Non Resident: $1,098.21 per credit hour

Please note: Rates are subject to change.