Design the Learning Experiences of the Future
Design and evaluate learning technologies and experiences, drawing from learner-centered design approaches and contemporary theories of learning. Our experiential, project-based curriculum can be customized with specializations and complemented by an internship program, with placement opportunities across varied contexts and job roles.
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Degree Details
Official Degree Title
Master of Arts in Learning Technology and Experience Design
Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
30-36
Start Date
Spring
Application Deadline
Start Date
Fall
Application Deadline
Coursework, internships, and your thesis project, along with personalized guidance by our faculty, will prepare you to:
- Learn and employ industry-standard design approaches to ideate, prototype, and iterate on your ideas, including learner-centered and user experience design, participatory design and co-design, as well as design thinking and systems thinking.
- Understand and apply contemporary theories and principles to create and evaluate evidence-based learning technologies and experiences.
- Gain specialized knowledge by pursuing an optional area of focus in User Experience Design, Transformative Learning Design, Learning Analytics and Data Science and Games for Learning; contributing to faculty members' research labs; and participating in various professional development experiences in and beyond our program.
- Assume roles in design, research, consultancy, and project management in settings including schools, museums, workplaces, research institutions, and ed tech and media companies.
Core Courses and Electives
You will study principles and theoretical perspectives from the learning sciences, cognitive sciences, and human-computer interaction design.
You will apply these perspectives and principles to design impactful learning experiences with technologies including emerging media (AR/VR/MR), web-based tools, social media, games and simulations, mobile devices, tangibles, AI, learning analytics, and more.
Fieldwork and Internships
Our interns gain professional field experience in chosen career areas. You will learn through supervised participation in organizations and companies that are involved in learning experience design, ed tech product design and development, and a wide range of other professional positions and practices. Learn more about internships for this degree.
Thesis Capstone Project
The thesis capstone is a culminating project in which you will integrate and apply what you have learned to a self-directed project that builds on your interests and experiences. See recent thesis capstone projects.
Specializations
The program offers four optional areas of specialization focused on: User Experience Design, Transformative Learning Design, Learning Analytics and Data Science, and Games for Learning. You will work with your advisor to select a specialization or create a personalized specialization that fits your professional goals and interests. Learn more about our specializations.
Flexible Study, Part time or Full time
With your faculty advisor's guidance, you can tailor a program of study that fits your professional goals and interests. Additionally, you can choose to complete the program full-time or part-time.
With your faculty advisor's guidance, you can tailor a program of study that fits your professional goals and interests. Additionally, you can choose to complete the program full-time or part-time.
You will have developed the skills and knowledge relevant to thrive in a breadth of career paths, including:
- UX designer and researcher
- Curriculum and instructional designer
- Media Producer
- Learning Analytics and Educational Data Scientist / Educational Researcher
- Educational Technology Coach / Consultant
Students in our program have found employment at various settings, including:
- Educational media and technology companies
- Schools and school districts
- Colleges and universities
- Museums and cultural Institutions
- Educational publishers
Program Benefits for International Students
If you’re an international student, you may be able to work in the United States after graduation for an extended period of time. Most students studying on F-1 visas will be eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization. F-1 students in our program may also be eligible for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) OPT extension, allowing you to extend your time in the United States to pursue degree-related work experience for a total of 36 months or 3 years. For more information on who can apply for this extension visit NYU’s Office of Global Services: STEM OPT.
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