Learning Design and Technology

Transform How People Learn with a Master's in Learning Design and Technology

Deepen your toolkit and expand your impact with George Mason University's 100% online, flexible, and career-focused program

The demand for professionals who can design, implement, and manage effective learning experiences has never been higher. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9-11% job growth rate for learning and development professionals through 2030, a pace faster than the national average. George Mason's Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology (LDT) is built to meet this demand. Designed for working professionals, educators, and career-switchers alike, our 100% online, asynchronous program provides the high-level skills and flexibility you need to advance your career without pausing it.

Our industry-aligned curriculum moves beyond basic competencies to prepare you for senior roles. You won't just learn how to use digital tools; you will learn how to manage entire learning projects, analyze emerging technologies, and collaborate with organizational leaders to match learning interventions with strategic goals. Graduates are prepared for high-growth roles in instructional design, UX design, e-learning management, and training and development across diverse industries, including tech, healthcare, finance, government, and education.

Why Choose George Mason CEHD

Built for working professionals. Our 100% online, part-time, asynchronous format offers the flexibility to balance your studies with your career and personal life.
Industry-aligned and job-ready. The curriculum follows the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (IBSTPI), preparing you to design, implement, and manage learning solutions that meet today's organizational needs.
Affordable excellence. At $840 per credit hour for all students—both in-state and out-of-state—George Mason's LDT program delivers top-tier value from a nationally ranked education school.
Advance your career and your salary. Earning a master's degree in LDT can help you increase your earning potential by an average 10% while positioning you for leadership roles in learning and development.
A powerful regional network. Tap into a strong professional community where over 50% of Northern Virginia's school administrators are CEHD graduates.

What Sets Us Apart?

Two credentials in one program. Maximize your investment by earning both an MS in Learning Design and Technology and a 15-credit Graduate Certificate in E-learning, which is built into the 30-credit master's curriculum at no extra cost and for no extra time.
Integrative, data-driven skills. Master a comprehensive curriculum that integrates instructional design with modern UX design principles, learning analytics, and data-driven assessment methods.
Led by practitioner faculty. Courses are taught by experts who merge academic research with real-world experience in learning design, instructional technology, and performance improvement.
Career-focused outcomes. Graduates are prepared for high-growth roles such as instructional designer, e-learning developer, UX designer, and training manager across industries including technology, healthcare, finance, and government.
A future-ready field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9-11% job growth rate for learning and development professionals through 2030—well above the national average.

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Community Resources

• LinkedIn program page
• LinkedIn networking group
• LDT YouTube Playlist
• LDT Listserv