Academics at Purdue University--West Lafayette | Online Education Degrees | Online Education Programs

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

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

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

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

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