MEd in Learning Design and Technology
As America’s first research university, Johns Hopkins has been developing education leaders for more than 100 years.
Ranked among the top education grad schools by U.S. News & World Report, our School of Education offers world-class master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs to advance your career in education. At the Johns Hopkins School of Education, we’re not just educating our students — we’re shaping the future of education.
Why the Johns Hopkins Master’s in Learning Design and Technology?
Design innovation in education
The Johns Hopkins Learning and Design Technology program will prepare you to be on the forefront of instructional design and educational technology. This program is ideal for those interested in growing as innovative designers and educators, using data-driven insights to refine course design and enhance learner outcomes, and creating intentional and equitable learning experiences by using technologies and pedagogies that improve how we educate.
Enhancing student experiences
Gain a rich understanding of the technical, social, ethical, and political aspects of technology in educational settings worldwide. Learn from JHU faculty and industry experts through the Learning Experience Design (LXD) area of interest—with future courses in Learning Analytics and AI Leadership in Education—and use technology to build diverse learning environments and pioneer new teaching techniques for tomorrow’s classrooms.
Gain a competitive advantage
Receive a well-rounded education that blends insights from learning sciences, cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction, and design. Building on a strong foundation in the learning sciences, you will gain hands-on skills designing and delivering technology-supported experiences and pedagogies intended to improve learner experiences and outcomes in K-12 education, higher education, industry, and informal learning.
Why the Johns Hopkins master's in learning design and technology?
Founded in 1876 as the nation’s first research university, Johns Hopkins has been advancing knowledge and bringing discoveries to the world for nearly 150 years. It was founded on the belief that teaching and research are interdependent, and that a modern university must do both well.
Today, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research, with more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students studying with esteemed faculty members across nine world-class academic divisions.
A commitment to education
Dedicate yourself to enhancing student learning and performance. Our programs equip educators with innovative strategies rooted in the latest pedagogical research to empower every student to achieve their full potential. Transform your passion into measurable educational results with Johns Hopkins University by your side.
Advance education
Step into roles that shape educational landscapes. At Johns Hopkins, we cultivate leaders adept at navigating complex challenges in education. As a graduate, you’ll have the insight to inspire others, the knowledge to develop policy, and the ability to foster community and student success.
Lead, learn, launch
Lead the charge in applying research to practice. Our cutting-edge programs emphasize the importance of data-driven decisions in building systemic change in education around the world. Become empowered to initiate change that is substantiated by evidence, ensuring your contribution to education is both impactful and lasting.
At Johns Hopkins University, we believe that education is an essential catalyst of transformative impact. Education lays the foundation for researchers, changemakers, and innovators to save lives, improve communities, and find solutions to our world’s toughest challenges.
Prepare to lead and shape the future of educational technology and training with a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins Learning Design and Technology program. You will learn principles and practices from the learning sciences and gain hands-on skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating innovative and evidence-informed technology-supported learning experiences and pedagogies to improve learning outcomes in a wide range of settings.
After graduating from this newly launched 30-credit online master’s degree program, you will be equipped to lead with vision and responsibility, ensuring that technology serves all learners and their communities. You will be ready to navigate the technical, social, ethical, and political dimensions of technology use, prepared to critically assess emerging technologies and design inclusive, equitable learning environments that address challenges like digital inequity and privacy concerns.
Through the program’s Learning Experience Design (LXD) area of interest, you will learn from JHU faculty and industry experts to create effective, technology-supported learning experiences and function in diverse learning environments as a leader who can ensure that technological advancements support equity, inclusivity, and social justice in education while improving learning outcomes. A career in Learning Experience Design enables you to create inclusive and effective evidence-based learning solutions through technology and innovation.
MEET OUR FACULTY
James Diamond
Director, Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology program
"The future of education will depend on educational technology leadership. LDT will train leaders who can critically assess emerging tools, navigate social impacts, and design inclusive, human-centered solutions that succeed."
Through this new, 30-credit, online master’s degree program, you will be equipped to lead and shape the future of educational technology and training, leveraging principles and practices from the learning sciences, instructional design, and the latest evidence-informed technology.
Interested? Learn more.