Program Highlights
Gain technical and practical skills that advance understanding among learners in a range of professional settings.
Learning Design That Drives Results
In this program, you’ll learn to design accessible, engaging learning experiences that help people grow and organizations succeed — across any professional setting.
Whether you work in PK–12 education, higher ed, the military or nonprofit or corporate environments, you’ll gain the skills to advance understanding and improve outcomes.
Developed by expert faculty, the Learning Design and Technology (LDT online) curriculum goes beyond technical know-how to offer a deep, practical understanding of how people learn — and how to design instruction that makes a lasting impact.
Maximum Flexibility
With a blend of live online classes, collaborative group work and self-paced coursework, the program is designed to fit your schedule while deepening your learning.
Career Support
Beyond technical support, the LDT online team helps you grow professionally — offering mentorship, networking opportunities, resume reviews and access to paid internships.
Meaningful Capstone
In your final project, you’ll design a real-world learning experience that puts theory into practice, demonstrating your ability to create instruction that drives meaningful results.
Curriculum
Design transformative learning experiences.
Master the tools and strategies to design transformative learning experiences in both digital and physical spaces.
Principles of Learning and Motivation for Design
EDUC 503 | 3 Units
Principles of Learning and Motivation for Design
EDUC 503 | 3 Units
Designing Instruction Across the Lifespan
EDUC 589 | 3 Units
Designing Instruction Across the Lifespan
EDUC 589 | 3 Units
Inclusive and Accessible Instructional Design
EDUC 591 | 3 Units
Inclusive and Accessible Instructional Design
EDUC 591 | 3 Units
Designing Assessment and Evaluation
EDUC 582 | 2 Units
Designing Assessment and Evaluation
EDUC 582 | 2 Units
Program Outcomes
92% Percentage of EC alums who said their USC Rossier education prepared them to be more effective in their career.
Get help funding your degree.
Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships — there’s no need for a separate application. Scholarship availability may be limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so applying sooner rather than later is in your best interest. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, commitment to the USC Rossier mission, and other factors. All scholarships are awarded upon admission.
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Faculty
Meet some of our experts.
“This [program] increased my knowledge and skills which allowed me to confidently communicate my expertise to future employers.”
Darlene Aguilar, ME ’18
Instructional Design Librarian – Loyola Marymount University
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