Learning Experience Design
Master of Arts
Online
Course Delivery
30
Total Credits
$933
Credit Hour
2 Years
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design (MALXD) program provides a critical lens of equity, accessibility, and social justice in human-centered learning and design. MALXD students will thoughtfully examine issues that impact learners as unique individuals and create well-informed, playful, and powerful learning design solutions. This program was designed with full-time working professionals in mind and is context-rich so learners have supported experience applying theory to their professional practice.
The MALXD learner is curious, creative, critical, and interested in developing a deeper understanding of learning experience design. The program is applicable to a variety of careers, perspectives, and experience levels, from people beginning their career in learning experience design to those working in adjacent fields to experienced designers seeking knowledge and leadership opportunities.
Program Outcomes
MALXD learners will earn 3 graduate certificates and their master’s degree in five semesters through our fully online program. This structured approach allows our students to earn concrete credentials during their time as master’s students. MALXD prepares leaders in human-centered, instructional, and learning experience design. Graduates will be able to:
- Create accessible and inclusive experiences and environments, rooted in the learning sciences, educational psychology, and theories of teaching and learning.
- Evaluate, modify, and apply leading design principles and frameworks through a critical lens focused on equity and social justice.
- Assess learning platforms and technologies for accessibility, user experience, and social and ethical implications.
- Use rich pedagogical and research practice knowledge to generate creative designs and learning solutions.
- Develop strategies to support a team’s productivity, capacity, and culture as a project manager.
- Engage in a cycle of continuous improvement and project management, including researching, planning, implementing, tracking, evaluating the success of initiatives, and improving the product.
Career Outlook
MALXD graduates will meet the growing demand for learning experience designers in wide range of settings. Relevant fields include:
- Instructional design
- Educational and e-learning content development
- Professional and continuing education
- Corporate training development
- IT and computer training
- Learning services
- Project management
A Top-Ranked Education
- 31st among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2022
- A Top 100 Global University — Times Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report
Dr. Liz Owns Bolts
Assistant Professor and Program Director
As Interim Director, Liz is dedicated to supporting students and the diverse goals, needs, and backgrounds they bring to MAET. Liz is a graduate of Michigan State University’s Educational Psychology & Educational Technology program, where she studied videogames for learning. She has been an instructor for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program since 2013, and has taught in the online, hybrid, and overseas formats. Liz writes and plays music, and also enjoys drawing and playing video games.
Course Information
CEP 800: The Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings (3 Credits)
CEP 813: Electronic Assessment for Teaching and Learning (3 Credits)
CEP 820: Teaching Students Online (3 Credits)
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research (3 Credits)
CEP 826: Learning Design Leadership (3 Credits)
CEP 827: Current Topics and Trends in Learning Design (3 Credits)
CEP 828: Upskilling in Learning Design (3 Credits)
CEP 807: Capstone Seminar (3 Credits)
EAD 861: Adult Learning (3 Credits)
UX 835: Accessibility and Design (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- An Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Previous work experience preferred (Résumé/CV)
- TOEFL/IELTS if English is not your native language
- A written personal statement detailing your professional interests and goals
- 2 letters of recommendation from previous or current colleagues, mentors, or supervisors. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application
- Send all official transcripts to the university
- Submit all required materials
Key Dates
Program begins Fall Semester 2024
Application Deadline
June 1, 2024
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$933
$933
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design (MALXD) program provides a critical lens of equity, accessibility, and social justice in human-centered learning and design. MALXD students will thoughtfully examine issues that impact learners as unique individuals and create well-informed, playful, and powerful learning design solutions. This program was designed with full-time working professionals in mind and is context-rich so learners have supported experience applying theory to their professional practice.
The MALXD learner is curious, creative, critical, and interested in developing a deeper understanding of learning experience design. The program is applicable to a variety of careers, perspectives, and experience levels, from people beginning their career in learning experience design to those working in adjacent fields to experienced designers seeking knowledge and leadership opportunities.
Program Outcomes
MALXD learners will earn 3 graduate certificates and their master’s degree in five semesters through our fully online program. This structured approach allows our students to earn concrete credentials during their time as master’s students. MALXD prepares leaders in human-centered, instructional, and learning experience design. Graduates will be able to:
- Create accessible and inclusive experiences and environments, rooted in the learning sciences, educational psychology, and theories of teaching and learning.
- Evaluate, modify, and apply leading design principles and frameworks through a critical lens focused on equity and social justice.
- Assess learning platforms and technologies for accessibility, user experience, and social and ethical implications.
- Use rich pedagogical and research practice knowledge to generate creative designs and learning solutions.
- Develop strategies to support a team’s productivity, capacity, and culture as a project manager.
- Engage in a cycle of continuous improvement and project management, including researching, planning, implementing, tracking, evaluating the success of initiatives, and improving the product.
Career Outlook
MALXD graduates will meet the growing demand for learning experience designers in wide range of settings. Relevant fields include:
- Instructional design
- Educational and e-learning content development
- Professional and continuing education
- Corporate training development
- IT and computer training
- Learning services
- Project management
A Top-Ranked Education
- 31st among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2022
- A Top 100 Global University — Times Higher Education and U.S. News & World Report
Dr. Liz Owns Bolts
Assistant Professor and Program Director
As Interim Director, Liz is dedicated to supporting students and the diverse goals, needs, and backgrounds they bring to MAET. Liz is a graduate of Michigan State University’s Educational Psychology & Educational Technology program, where she studied videogames for learning. She has been an instructor for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program since 2013, and has taught in the online, hybrid, and overseas formats. Liz writes and plays music, and also enjoys drawing and playing video games.
Course Information
CEP 800: The Psychology of Learning in School and Other Settings (3 Credits)
CEP 813: Electronic Assessment for Teaching and Learning (3 Credits)
CEP 820: Teaching Students Online (3 Credits)
CEP 822: Approaches to Educational Research (3 Credits)
CEP 826: Learning Design Leadership (3 Credits)
CEP 827: Current Topics and Trends in Learning Design (3 Credits)
CEP 828: Upskilling in Learning Design (3 Credits)
CEP 807: Capstone Seminar (3 Credits)
EAD 861: Adult Learning (3 Credits)
UX 835: Accessibility and Design (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- An Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Previous work experience preferred (Résumé/CV)
- TOEFL/IELTS if English is not your native language
- A written personal statement detailing your professional interests and goals
- 2 letters of recommendation from previous or current colleagues, mentors, or supervisors. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application
- Send all official transcripts to the university
- Submit all required materials
Key Dates
Program begins Fall Semester 2024
Application Deadline
June 1, 2024
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$933
$933
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
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