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Online Master’s Degree in Educational Technology
***The MS in Learning Technologies program will not be accepting new students for the Academic Year 2025-2026. More information to follow.***
MS in Learning Technologies
Drexel University’s online MS in Educational Technology is a modern look at how technology and education interact with and support each other. Perfect for those interested in game-based learning, instructional design, technology leadership, and more, the curriculum focuses on key tenets of educational technology and design, preparing you for technology careers within and beyond the education sector or for graduate study. You’ll learn under the guidance of School of Education faculty members who are recognized scholars and practitioners in the field, and the curriculum can be tailored to your specific needs and career goals.
What is a Master’s Degree in Learning Technologies?
The MS in Learning Technologies has a strong foundation in theory, practice, and research related to the core themes of the program:
- The Learning Sciences
- Instructional Design & Development
- Online & Mobile Learning
- Site-Based, Online, and Mobile Technologies
- Game-Based Learning
- Educational Technology Leadership
You'll take courses in a variety of areas related to educational technology, including Using and Integrating Education Technologies, The Learning Sciences, and Instructional Design Methods.
Throughout the master’s in educational technology online program, you'll have many opportunities for experiential learning. These provide the experience of designing and deploying your own innovative technology applications for a wide range of settings.
MS in Learning Technologies Program Features
- The MS in Learning Technologies program at Drexel is fully online and was developed with working professionals in mind
- You'll take classes with faculty who are internationally-renowned for their contributions in the field and skilled in online learning
- Drexel’s School of Education is ranked as one of America’s Best Graduate Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report
5 REASONS YOU SHOULD EARN AN EMS IN LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
In a dynamic and interconnected world, technology, education, and design are constantly interacting with and supporting each other. Drexel’s Learning Technologies program is perfect for those interested in designing and applying educational technology to the industry. Hear from Program Director, Professor, and former School of Education Dean William Lynch as he discusses how this program can equip you to apply the principles of learning technologies in a range of contexts in the digital world!
How Long Does it Take to Earn a Master’s in Learning Technologies?
The online MS in Learning Technologies is a 45-credit part-time program. The 15 courses are each 10-weeks in length. Those who take two courses per term can complete the program in two years.
What Jobs Can You Get with a Master’s in Educational Technology?
A Master’s in Educational Technology may help you launch or advance a career in some fast-growing fields in a wide range of industries. Job titles commonly held by education technology graduates include:
- Corporate Training Director
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Director of Integrated Technology
- Director of Web Content Management
- Education Technology Consultant
- Learning Development Specialist
- Game-Based Learning Designer or Consultant
- Instructional Designer
- Multimedia Developer
- School Based Education Technology Leader
What are the Salary Expectations for a Graduate with a Degree in Learning Technologies?
Graduates of the Master’s in Learning Technologies program can work in a wide range of settings, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities as well as both large and small corporations and non-profits. Some job titles and median salaries for positions related to educational technology may include:
Occupation
Median Annual Salary (2018)
Instructional Coordinator, Director, Specialist
$64,450
Training and Development Manager
$111,340
Training and Development Specialist
$60,870
Senior Game Designer, Lead Level Designer
$88,510
IT Manager, Application Development Director
$142,530
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Related Program
Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Education Core Courses | ||
| EDCR 512 | Using and Integrating Learning Technologies | 3.0 |
| EDCR 514 | Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Education | 3.0 |
| Learning Engineering | ||
| EDLT 502 | Learning Experience Design | 3.0 |
| EDLT 503 | The Learning Sciences | 3.0 |
| EDLT 504 | Learning Engineering | 3.0 |
| Instructional Design for e-Learning | ||
| EDLT 551 | Instructional Design Methods | 3.0 |
| EDLT 552 | Instructional Design: Project Management | 3.0 |
| ELL 503 | Teaching and Learning Issues in E-Learning | 3.0 |
| Learning Analytics | ||
| EDLT 591 | Learning Analytics: Lenses on students, teaching, and curriculum enactment | 3.0 |
| EDLT 592 | Information Enabled Change in Educational Organizations | 3.0 |
| EDLT 593 | Using Data to Understand Educational Systems | 3.0 |
| Creativity Tools & Techniques for the Classroom and Workplace | ||
| CRTV 502 | Tools and Techniques in Creativity | 3.0 |
| CRTV 503 | Creativity in the Workplace | 3.0 |
| CRTV 615 | Neuroscience, Creativity and Innovation | 3.0 |
| or CRTV 650 | Current Trends in Creativity & Innovation | |
| Professional Elective | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate degree GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
- Provisional admission may be granted if your GPA is below 3.0
- An admissions interview is required for a GPA below 2.75
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement (500 - 750 words) describing your interest in the program. Specifically:
- How the program relates to your previous educational and professional activities
- If changing course, why you are moving in this new direction with your educational goals
- How the program relates to your current line of work
- How you plan to apply the program to your future goals
- Current Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $1144 per credit. (A 25% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1525 per credit)
For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2024-2025 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2024
September 23, 2024
December 7, 2024
December 9, 2024
December 14, 2024
Winter 2025
January 6, 2025
March 15, 2025
March 17, 2025
March 22, 2025
Spring 2025
March 31, 2025
June 7, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 14, 2025
Summer 2025
June 23, 2025
August 30, 2024
September 2, 2025
September 6, 2025
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