Overview

Program overview

The Master’s in Learning, Design, and Technology begins by establishing a common vocabulary and knowledge base for students. Students will explore and engage with critical topics within higher education that address learning, design, and technology including data analytics, innovation, and leadership. The coursework enables students to apply theory to practice primarily through opportunities involving learning experiences  in which students work with clients at Georgetown University, in the broader Washington DC community, and locally, for those students who are online, to advance projects related to Learning, Design, and Technology.  

Program structure 

In-person and online options

Whether you prefer in-person or online learning, our program accommodates both. Regardless of your chosen delivery mode, all students follow the same program requirements, which you can explore below. 

• In-person (residential) students are expected to attend all their courses on campus. Students approved for hybrid learning are expected to be on campus for the LDES 5000: Integrated Introduction to the Field course and to come to campus once a semester for attending their on campus courses. The students approved for hybrid learning can then participate in all their courses virtually by joining their peers in the residential program live using web conferencing.
• Fully online students are also expected to attend theLDES 5000: Integrated Introduction to the Field course on campus with the rest of the courses in the program taken online. The courses are designed with both asynchronous and synchronous activities that aim for maximum flexibility in terms of students’ schedules.

We use the Canvas online learning platform to help instructors make online learning more interactive, authentic, and effective. We model good instructional design practices so that you are able to feel immersed in the Georgetown educational experience even at a distance. We also supplement many of our online courses with tools such as VoiceThread, Hypothes.is, Panopto, Mentimeter, WordPress, and Turnitin. These methods of deeper engagement provide a robust academic experience that enables global networking among students, faculty, and industry partners.

Flexible study paths

You have the flexibility to complete the program either full-time or part-time, depending on your schedule and commitments. While the program requirements remain consistent, full-time students typically follow a structured sequence of core courses and electives. If you choose part-time study, we recommend focusing on core requirements before enrolling in electives. Regardless of your study pace, all students must complete the program within three years of initial enrollment.