Graduate Programs

Application Instructions for the residential Learning Design and Technology MSEd program from the Office of Graduate Studies:

In addition to a submitted application (and any applicable application fees paid), the following materials are required for admission consideration, and all completed materials must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and forwarded on to faculty and the Purdue Graduate School for review.

Here are the materials required for this application:

• Transcripts (from all universities attended)
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• 3 Recommendations
• Resume/CV
• Statement of Purpose
• International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Graduate School

We encourage prospective students to submit an application early, even if not all required materials are uploaded. Applications are not forwarded on for faculty review until all required materials are uploaded.

When submitting your application for this program, please select the following options:

• Campus and Program Tab:
  • Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
  • Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
• First Choice Program Details Tab:
  • Please select an Area of Interest: Learning Design and Technology
  • Please select a Degree Objective: Master of Science in Education (MSED)
  • Primary Course Delivery: Residential
    
    (This application is for the Residential program only. For instructions about applying to the Online program, see Online MSEd program application.)

Master’s Program Course Requirements (minimum 33 credits)

Learning Design and Technology Prerequisites Requirements

• EDCI 57200: Prerequisite for EDCI 56900
• EDCI 57200: Prerequisite for EDCI 67200
• EDCI 56900, EDCI 57200, EDCI 67200 are prerequisites for EDCI 57300

Core MSEd Learning Design and Technology Requirements (total of 24 credits)

• EDCI 51300, Foundations of Educational Technology (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 53100, Learning Theories and Instructional Design (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 56900, Introduction to E-Learning (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 57200, Introduction to Learning Systems Design (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 57300, Instructional Development Practicum (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 57700, Strategic Assessment and Evaluation (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 66000a, Learning Design and Technology Seminar (1 credit hour)
• EDCI 66000b, Learning Design and Technology Seminar (1 credit hour)
• EDCI 67000, Learning Design and Technology Integrated Portfolio (1 credit hour)
• EDCI 67200, Advanced Practices in Learning Systems Design (3 credit hours)

Electives (total of 9 credit hours)—Three courses selected from the following courses*:

• EDCI 52800, Human Performance Technology (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 56000, Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 55600, Educational Video Game Design (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 56400, Integration and Management of Computers in Education (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 56600, Educational Applications of Multimedia (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 56800, Partnering with Web-based Tools for Learner-centered Environments (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 57500, Foundations of Distance Learning (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 58800, Motivation and Instructional Design (3 credit hours)
• EDCI 62700, Instructional Design Project Management (3 credit hours)
• EDPS 53300 Introduction To Educational Research I: Methodology (3 credit hours)

_{* Additional electives might be available across campus.}

Masters students will complete all core courses (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis depending on
previous graduate coursework) in roughly the order shown on page 5. This will provide you with a cohesive set
of sequenced experiences.

• 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

View the Learning Design and Technology Program Handbook for MSEd Students