Design Learning That Makes a Difference
At Tennessee Tech, our fully online master’s in Learning Design & Technology prepares you to thoughtfully design technology-enhanced learning experiences.
You’ll study how people learn and how to integrate tools like generative AI, immersive
technologies and digital platforms in ways that truly support that process.
- Complete in just over a year
- Embedded Instructional Design certificate
- Optional Computer Science Education pathway
- Practical, hands-on experience with AI and emerging technologies
- Built for working professionals
Program Outcomes
This program is practical, flexible, and designed for working professionals. In just four semesters, you’ll graduate ready to:
- Design and prototype solutions to real learning challenges
- Collaborate effectively with subject matter experts
- Make informed decisions about technology integration
- Lead instructional innovation in education, business, healthcare, military or corporate training
- Lead the ethical integration of Generative AI to create personalized, autonomous learning path
- Design effective curriculum in any setting
We don’t just teach tools. We help you understand why learning works — and how to design it well.
Expand Your Employment Opportunities:
- Instructional Designer
- Instructional Coordinator
- Learning & Development Manager
- Technology Integration Coach
- Learning Experience Designer
- Training & Development Specialist
Average Salary in TN: 74,755/year
Average Salary Nationally: 79,711/year
“I truly appreciated the flexibility and choice built into the program. I am grateful for how the courses supported my growth in my current role and gave me confidence in exploring instructional materials and technology. I also really enjoyed that we spent time on ‘Understanding by Design,’ since it was directly relevant to my job responsibilities and gave me a strong foundation to build from.”
– Mallory Matthews, Instructional Designer
“The learning design and technology master’s program has been incredibly practical and builds skills to develop functional and effective ways to use technology in education. In this program, we have explored many new technologies that I had not previously explored and hadn't realized were tools that I could effectively use in the classroom.”
– Victoria Baldwin, Instructional Designer
Certificate Opportunities
Two State-Approved Certificates Plus TN Teaching Endorsement Embedded in Coursework!
"Stackable" or Individual Four-Course Graduate Certificates
Computer Science Education (CSED)
Learn to Leverage and integrate computing skills for Learning and teaching. Be able to teach topics such as cyber security, programming, networking and computational thinking in industry and K-12. Programming and remixing skills allow for instructional freedom and customization.
Instructional Design & Virtual Teaching (IDVT)
Be introduced to the fundamentals of creating online Learning experiences geared toward educating students, employees, and clients as agents of social change in the workplace and world. Leverage Learning analytics and instructional design strategies to create engaging Learning environments for all.
For questions, contact at ci@tntech.edu or 931-372-3181.
Thoughtful design. Real-world impact.
Earn your online master’s in Learning Design & Technology at Tennessee Tech.
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