Master of Learning Technologies
November 1, 2025
January 12, 2026
Overview
The Master of Learning Technologies is a professional degree focused on applying current research to solving problems of practice facing the use of technology to support learning in a number of in-person, online, and blended contexts. Students will take a core sequence of seven courses, a research course, one elective course, and a practicum course.
This program is ideal for:
- Educators seeking to leverage technology to improve instructional practices and engage students more effectively in both traditional and digital classrooms.
- Instructional Designers looking to advance their skills in developing and implementing technology-enhanced educational materials and programs.
- Training and Development Specialists aiming to design and deliver impactful training programs using the latest learning technologies.
- Professionals in Related Fields who wish to pivot to roles that involve using technology to support learning and development.
This program is suited for any individuals who want to enhance their expertise in educational technology and apply current research and practices to solve practical challenges in various learning contexts.
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"My career ambitions have changed over time, and I am not sure what tomorrow will hold. What I can say is that this degree from Ohio State will make me more marketable, more flexible and more knowledgeable regardless of what opportunities come my way."
Chad Riddle Master of Learning Technologies Graduate -
"Technology has been a huge benefit in our educational world. The gains and academic success create motivation to take on any challenges."
Kevin Gowdy Master of Learning Technologies Graduate -
"Being able to apply everything I was working on for school immediately to my work was my favorite part of the Master of Learning Technologies program."
Derek Danek Master of Learning Technologies Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
Please find key information about the Master of Learning Technologies program below.
Students in the Master of Learning Technologies program engage in a practical experience, identifying an educational problem and utilizing learning technologies to develop a solution. This process is documented in an electronic portfolio, which also serves as the comprehensive exam for the degree.
Courses are asynchronous meaning you do not need to meet at a specific time for classes, with the exception of the Master of Learning Technologies capstone which may have synchronous elements.
No, the Master of Learning Technologies program is entirely online.
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Academic Calendar
The Master of Learning Technologies (MLT) program at Ohio State enrolls students three times per year, with new cohorts beginning in the spring, summer, and autumn semesters.
Academic Calendar
The Master of Learning Technologies (MLT) program at Ohio State enrolls students three times per year, with new cohorts beginning in the spring, summer, and autumn semesters.
Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission to the Master of Learning Technologies program, applicants must have:
- At least a four-year bachelor’s degree
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last bachelor’s or advanced degree earned*
* During the admissions process, a recommendation to enroll in the Graduate Bridge Program (to qualify for admission to the MLT degree) may be considered for applicants who have a GPA below 3.0 from the last undergraduate or advanced degree earned.
Application Materials
Applicants for admission to the program must complete an Ohio State Graduate Admissions online application.
Include an updated copy of your resume or CV listing work & education experience. The resume can be uploaded in the online application system.
Copies of transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended must be submitted for degree verification and undergraduate GPA calculation. Unofficial copies can be uploaded in the online application system to form a complete application packet, but official copies of all transcripts (raised seal or notarized) must still be submitted to the Ohio State Graduate Admission’s Office. Note: You do not have to submit transcripts for coursework or degrees received from The Ohio State University.
Please arrange to have three recommendations prepared. These can come from academic or professional connections who are familiar with your qualifications and potential for graduate study. Please contact your Enrollment Advisor with any questions about potential recommenders. You will have the option of allowing your recommendations to be submitted electronically or in paper form. Instructions are provided for either method within the online application.
A short essay (1-2 pages), addressing what professional objectives the applicant aspires to achieve from their graduate study in the MLT program, and how the applicant will benefit from the knowledge and skills gained in the program.
A non-refundable application fee of $60 is required. Ohio State alumni may be eligible for an admissions fee waiver.
A GRE score is optional and not required.
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California is not a SARA member state, however, OSU may offer online courses and programs to students located in California under the California Private Post-Secondary Act of 2009.
The Application Process
Once you understand your program’s admission criteria, please note the application deadline. You’ll need a quiet space and a variety of materials for your application. To learn more, please see our Admissions page for the full process. Ready to Apply? Find your application here.
Career Outlook
Top Occupations by Median Income
What They Do
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Work Activities
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $47,330
- Mid Level: $64,580
- Senior Level: $104,670
Job Outlook
Below Average
Related Careers
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Tutors
Job Sectors
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Psychology
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
What They Do
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Work Activities
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $47,050
- Mid Level: $62,970
- Senior Level: $100,980
Job Outlook
Below Average
Projected Growth
-0.7%
Related Careers
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Tutors
Job Sectors
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Philosophy and Theology
- Mathematics
- Psychology
What They Do
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Work Activities
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $46,440
- Mid Level: $62,340
- Senior Level: $102,010
Job Outlook
Below Average
Projected Growth
-0.7%
Related Careers
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Tutors
Job Sectors
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Mathematics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Psychology
What They Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Work Activities
Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs. Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement. Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $75,810
- Mid Level: $127,090
- Senior Level: $219,990
Job Outlook
Bright
Projected Growth
7.3%
Related Careers
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Management Analysts
- Training and Development Specialists
Job Sectors
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Customer and Personal Service
What They Do
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
Work Activities
Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures. Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials. Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $37,510
- Mid Level: $65,850
- Senior Level: $120,190
Job Outlook
Bright
Projected Growth
11.5%
Related Careers
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Management Analysts
- Training and Development Managers
Job Sectors
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administration and Management
What They Do
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Work Activities
Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills. Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids. Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $46,560
- Mid Level: $74,720
- Senior Level: $115,410
Job Outlook
Below Average
Projected Growth
1.8%
Related Careers
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Training and Development Managers
- Training and Development Specialists
Job Sectors
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
What They Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
Work Activities
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $83,790
- Mid Level: $140,030
- Senior Level:
Job Outlook
Bright
Projected Growth
6.5%
Related Careers
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Human Resources Specialists
- Management Analysts
- Training and Development Managers
Job Sectors
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Law and Government
- Education and Training
What They Do
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Work Activities
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $45,440
- Mid Level: $72,910
- Senior Level: $126,540
Job Outlook
Bright
Related Careers
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Human Resources Managers
Job Sectors
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
National occupational information in Ohio State Online’s Career Outlook tool is sourced from O*NET Online and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The median annual wage displayed to the right of each occupational title above is based on the BLS Employment Projections program. Outlook and percent change indicate projected growth or decline over the next 10 years.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Master of Learning Technologies program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to address contemporary challenges in educational technology and improve learning experiences across various formats. The program consists of 21 credit hours of core requirements, a research course, one elective course, and a Practicum Capstone for a minimum of 30 credit hours. All courses are asynchronous, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace without scheduled meeting times, providing maximum flexibility.
This course introduces students to the histories of the technologies, theories, organizations, and standards related to Learning Technologies. Students are exposed to a variety of collaboration technologies in the course and work together to author an eBook for the final project. (Core requirement)
In this course students develop an understanding of the systematic approach to instructional design as it relates to different practices in educational technology including curriculum and product development. Students are exposed to the entire instructional process from front-end analysis to development. (Core requirement)
The Applied Instructional Design course is the second in a two-course sequence. This course provides in-depth coverage of the topics from the introductory instructional design course using a project-based approach. In this course, students build on what they learned and practice applying concepts, principles, and theory to address real educational problems as part of design teams. They propose solutions through the use of learning technologies. The goal is to help people learn better in a variety of learning contexts and make a positive impact on groups and communities. (Core requirement)
This course utilizes theories of cognition and learning to help students develop both design and development skills related to instructional multimedia. (Core requirement)
Examines key learning theories and their applications in technology-enhanced educational environments. (Core requirement)
Investigates strategies and technologies that support collaboration and learning in digital environments. (Core requirement)
Examines methods for assessing and improving the effectiveness of learning technologies through formative evaluation. (Core requirement)
Provides an overview of research methodologies and techniques used in educational studies.
Prepares educators to design and facilitate effective online learning experiences for K-12 students.
Introduces techniques for creating and using video content to enhance teaching and learning.
Investigates the impact of technology on education and society, addressing ethical, social, and policy-related issues.
Explores leadership strategies and administrative practices for integrating and managing educational technology in schools and organizations.
An introduction to developing educational websites to support learning objectives.
Students complete a practicum experience where they apply their skills in real-world settings, develop innovative learning solutions, and document their work in an electronic portfolio, serving as a comprehensive exam.
Practicum Spotlight: Real-World Applications in Educational Technology
As part of the Master of Learning Technologies program, students complete a practicum experience where they apply their skills in real-world settings, develop innovative learning solutions, and document their work in an electronic portfolio, serving as a comprehensive exam. By working on real-world challenges, students gain practical skills that allow them to create impactful, technology-enhanced learning solutions.
Education
Within education, students have:
- Developed multimedia instructional tools for K-12 classrooms
- Built accessibility guides for university instructors
- Designed online workshops on Universal Design for Learning
Health Care and Medicine
In health care and medicine, projects have included:
- Developing an eLearning onboarding curriculum for a hospital IT team
- Creating an online learning module on eating disorders adopted by a medical college
- Designing a virtual onboarding program to improve employee retention at a cancer hospital
Government and Military
In the government and military sectors, students have:
- Created interactive onboarding modules for soldiers
- Developed training materials on security clearance applications
- Designed an online course to help local governments secure federal and state funding
Instructional Design
In instructional design, projects have included:
- Building professional learning modules for teachers
- Creating interactive training materials for law professionals
- Designing digital learning assets for textbooks
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Program Faculty
The Master of Learning Technologies program at Ohio State stands out as one of the first of its kind and remains on the cutting edge of modern instructional design. Our distinguished faculty, known for their expertise and innovative approaches, ensure that students are at the forefront of educational technology advancements. With a commitment to blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, the MLT program provides a dynamic and forward-thinking education, preparing graduates to lead and innovate in the ever-evolving field of learning technologies.
Rick Voithofer
Associate Professor
Associate Professor, Learning Technologies Program Chair, Master of Learning Technologies Program Coordinator
Ana-Paula Correia
Professor
Tracey Stuckey
Clinical Associate Professor
Testimonials
The Online Master of Learning Technologies program at Ohio State attracts students from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives to the coursework. Whether you’re coming from education, corporate training, or technology, the program offers valuable insights and practical skills that can be immediately applied to your current role. Hear from real Ohio State students about their experience with the online Masters of Learning Technologies program.
Hear from Real Students
“Being able to apply everything I was working on for school immediately to my work was my favorite part of the Master of Learning Technologies program.”
"My career ambitions have changed over time, and I am not sure what tomorrow will hold. What I can say is that this degree from Ohio State will make me more marketable, more flexible and more knowledgeable regardless of what opportunities come my way."
"Technology has been a huge benefit in our educational world. The gains and academic success create motivation to take on any challenges."
Tuition Fee Overview
Investing in your future with a higher education degree is one of the best investments you can make for your future success. At Ohio State, we know understanding your program’s cost is an important part of your decision-making process. Below are the tuition fees you can expect with your program. Actual costs may vary.
| Tuition Fees | Part-Time – Per Credit Hour (unless otherwise noted) | Full-Time – Total Cost Per Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Fee | $829.75 | $6638.00 |
| General Fee | $32.63 | $261.00 |
| Learning Technology Fee | $31.50 | $189.00 |
| Distance Learning Fee | $100.00 (per semester) | $100.00 |
| Non-Resident Surcharge (if applicable) | $200.00 (per semester) | $200.00 |
| Textbook and Course Material | $500.00 (total) | $500.00 (total) |
Tuition fees are subject to change. The table above serves as a guide and not an official bursar’s bill. Full-Time costs are total tuition costs per semester.
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