Program Highlights
Learn to design engaging, tech-driven learning experiences using AI and emerging tools. Build practical skills to create effective, inclusive instruction across schools, businesses, and organizations.
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 with AI and Emerging Technologies (LDAI 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.
Explore Emerging Technologies
Gain hands-on experience with AI and digital tools to design innovative, learner-centered experiences. Apply these technologies to real-world challenges across education, corporate training, and beyond.
Apply Learning Science
Use principles of educational psychology and motivation to create engaging, effective learning environments. Learn to design with intention—whether online, in-person, or hybrid.
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
Implementing Principles of Instructional Design
EDUC 595 | 3 Units
Implementing Principles of Instructional Design
EDUC 595 | 3 Units
Inclusive and Accessible Instructional Design
EDUC 591 | 3 Units
Inclusive and Accessible Instructional Design
EDUC 591 | 3 Units
AI and Learning Technologies A
EDUC 565a | 3 Units
AI and Learning Technologies A
EDUC 565a | 3 Units
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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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