MS Learning Technologies and Design at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Learning Technologies and Design prepares students to create effective, engaging learning experiences for broad audiences. Students master best practices for designing learning systems and gain the technical skills to develop learning technologies used in K–12 schools, higher education, corporate training, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, the military and educational technology companies. The program is available entirely online.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Department: Learning Technologies and Design | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The program consists of 3 0 credit hours : 10 hours of required core courses, 9-12 hours of courses focused on the design of learning technologies and systems, and 9-12 hours of courses focused on the development of learning technologies and systems . Must include 15 credit hours of 9000-level courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For inquiries about the program or admissions process, contact our Student Services Office: 303 Townsend Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. Email: [email protected] Phone: 877-747-5868 or 573-882-4546. A GPA of 3.0 or higher (A=4.0) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work English language proficiency (international applicants only): TOEFL score of 4.5, IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent score on an equivalent test accepted by the University of Missouri Graduate School. Please consult with the Graduate School’s Exemptions list to see whether you might be eligible for a waiver. If you don’t meet these standards, you might be admitted on probation status, where you would have to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 during your first 12 hours of graduate course work, with no grade lower than a B.

USD 18,228 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (30 credit hours at $607.60 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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