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Residential

Learning Design and Technology

Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Curriculum and Instruction

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OVERVIEW

Advance Your Career

Gain vital knowledge and explore innovative techniques to maximize learners’ potential. Purdue University’s Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Learning Design and Technology helps you deliver effective instructional materials whether you’re teaching in a classroom or training in a boardroom.

Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all application fees paid prior to the deadline in order for applications to be considered and reviewed. For a list of all required materials for this program application, please see the “Admissions” section.

What degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of this program?

Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration of Learning Design and Technology. This information will be listed on the transcript, and the diploma states the degree objective.

33
Credit Program
Apr 1
Fall Application Deadline
Oct 1
Spring Application Deadline
Feb 1
Summer Application Deadline

Courses

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Courses

Masters students will complete all core courses (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis depending on previous graduate coursework). This will provide you with a cohesive set of sequenced experiences.

Additional Information
  • Note: Individuals may need to take additional courses as determined by their graduate committee. This might be necessary if additional prerequisites need to be acquired, for example.
  • Note: Up to 9 credits may be transferred from courses taken at previous universities; however, you must request these transfers and each request must be approved by your faculty committee.
  • Note: Not all courses will be available during every session
  • Note: Not all courses are offered online while others may only be offered online

Admissions

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Admissions

A graduate application must be submitted and application fee paid (if applicable) by the application deadline. In addition, the materials listed under the Application Requirements section below must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and for the application to be reviewed for admission consideration. Please review the How to Apply section below before submitting an application.

(This application is for the Residential program only. For instructions about applying to the Online program, see Online MSEd admissions section.)

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Licensure

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Licensure Information

This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) before continuing with the program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.

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Explore how Purdue’s faculty for the residential MSEd in Learning Design and Techology can prepare you to help all students learn.

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Holly Fiock Brown

Assistant Clinical Professor

Peg Ertmer

Professor Emerita

Marisa Exter

Associate Professor

Wanju Huang

Clinical Associate Professor

Adrie Koehler

Associate Professor

James Lehman

Professor Emeritus

Victoria Lowell

Clinical Professor

Timothy Newby

Professor Emeritus of Learning Design and Technology

Jennifer C. Richardson

150th Anniversary Professor

William R. Watson

Professor

Sunnie Watson

Assistant Dean for Engagement and Global Initiatives

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