Purdue University--West Lafayette

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
The curriculum of the online M.S. in Education in Learning Design and Technology incorporates the latest research in learning theory, educational technology, and instructional design principles and encourages students to use their work experience as a framework for study. Faculty members are active researchers in the field and bring years of experience as well as new ideas to the classroom.
School type	Public
Grad programs NCATE accredited	Yes
Grad programs TEAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist N/A Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. N/A
Online master's in education degree programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Concentrations offered
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track N/A Research/Policy track N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

15

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	7 full-time; 4 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	5
Average experience teaching online courses	N/A
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	20 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	21
Maximum class size	25

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	No

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years