MEd, Learning Design & Technology
Now Accepting Applications
The Online Master’s in Learning Design and Technology (OTEC) program welcomes busy professionals from the neighbor islands and the mainland United States as well as international students who hold a bachelor’s degree and find time and distance constraints of furthering an on-campus degree too difficult.
OTEC is a two or three-year academic program leading to a Master’s in Education (MEd) in Learning Design and Technology. Started in 2006, the online Master’s program builds on the UH educational technology graduate program with a 50-year history of success and leadership in the field.
Common Careers
The primary employers are educational institutions, both public and private, at all levels: K through 12, postsecondary (community colleges and universities). Also, government and private agencies like software companies, publishing companies, and companies and agencies with training and design departments, such as health care, manufacturing industries and large retail corporations.
There is no single job title for learning design and educational technologists in organizations, but some examples include: Training Coordinator, Instructional Designer, Technology Support Specialist, Museum Education Specialist, and so on.
Admission Requirements
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Apply to UHM Graduate Division
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Online Applications
To submit your application please go to the
UHM
online application.
Make sure you choose the application type “Graduate Studies”.
For checklist item #7 (Planned Course of Study) select
"Learning Design and Technology - MEd"
For directions and information on the UHM Graduate application process, go to the
Graduate Division Forms page and select - Graduate Admissions Application General Information and Instructions.
Information for prospective students can be found on the
prospective
students page of the UHM Graduate Division website.
When completing a paper application, if you wish to qualify to pay resident tuition at UHM based on
residency status or Board of Regents exemptions you should also submit the
Residency
Declaration Form.
Send your paper application along with Residency Declaration Form to the UHM Office of Graduate
Education at:
2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822
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Completed Baccalaureate Degree
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Applicants must have graduated from a UHM recognized, accredited, four-year institution of higher education prior to beginning the MEd, Learning Design & Technology program.
To check if you graduated from a UHM recognized institution contact the UHM Graduate Division at gradss@hawaii.edu or (808) 956-8544.
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Undergraduate Cumulative GPA
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An Undergraduate Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
The Graduate Division at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) requires an undergraduate
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for admission. Some departments however may admit students with
GPA’s that are below a 3.0. Departments consider the GPA along with other factors when making their admission
decisions.
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Submitted Transcripts
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A transcript from each post-secondary institution attended is required.
You should also including transcripts from, any study
abroad or exchange programs, summer programs, and non-degree work and extension programs. Your official transcripts need to be sent directly to the Graduate Division from the issuing institution(s), or in sealed institutional envelopes if submitted with the application.
UH Transcripts
Transcripts are not required for course work completed at any of the UH campuses. Graduate Division
Student Services will obtain UH transcripts on behalf of applicants.
International Students
Refer to the
Office of Graduate
Education International Admissions Requirements website for specific international requirements.
Send your official transcripts to the UHM Graduate Division at:
2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822
Unofficial Transcripts
You may submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts directly to the department. However, you are still
required to have your official transcripts sent directly to the UH Mānoa Graduate Division at
the address above.
Upload your unofficial transcripts.
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Submitting unofficial transcripts to the department alone does NOT meet the transcripts
requirement.
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Statement of Objectives
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You are required to write a statement of objectives as part of your application.
You are required to write a response to the following question as part of your application to the MEd, Learning Design & Technology program.
Use the following directions to submit your statement of objectives.
- Save your statement as either a word (.doc/.docx) or PDF (.pdf) format.
- Name the file with your name and the word statement
(e.g. StudentName_Statement.pdf).
- Upload your statement to Mākālei
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Submit Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV)
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Your resume or CV is required.
You are required to submit your resume or CV. You can either upload a copy directly to Mākālei.
Upload your resume or CV
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AlertYour resume or CV must be in either Microsoft
Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF (.pdf) format.
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Three Letters of Recommendation
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You must provide 3 letters of recommendation
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LTEC Survey
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Please complete the MEd, Learning Design & Technology LTEC Survey
LTEC Survey
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English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)
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Applicants who are not native English speakers may need to take the TOEFL or IELTS (Academic) tests. For more information view the Graduate Division website.
For more information on the TOEFL and IELTS tests and to determine if you need to take them please visit the
Graduate Division's English Proficiency website.
Minimum acceptable scores for the 2 tests are:
TOEFL -
600/100 (Paper/Internet)
Subtests:
IELTS -
6.00 for the Overall band test results
Send your official scores to the UHM Graduate Division at:
2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822
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Identification Documents
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International students are required to submit a copy of their Identification documents (i.e. Passport or Identification Card)
As required by U.S. federal regulations, all international applicants are required to submit a copy of their
passport identification pages, or a copy of their national identification card if a passport is not
available.
Send your identification documents to the UHM Graduate Division at:
2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822
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International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses.
International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses
,including expenses for any accompanying spouse or children. Upon admission to UHM, only international applicants
with proof of funding will receive visa documents. The
Confidential Financial Statement Form for International Applicants is required
of most international applicants.
Send your financial statement to the UHM Graduate Division at:
2540 Maile Way
Spalding 354
Honolulu, HI 96822
Application Deadlines
Starting Semester |
General Admission |
International Students Admission |
Fall |
February 1 (Rolling Admissions) |
January 1 (Rolling Admissions) |
Spring |
N/A |
N/A |
Coursework
The M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology is a 33-credit graduate program of six required core courses and a minimum of five elective courses. Core courses are taken in sequence. All students follow the same sequence in their first year. Courses for the second year depends on whether students are attending full-time, with those on a part-time basis typically completing core requirements in year 3.
- The six core courses in the OTEC program are offered online and include live sessions on the Internet weekday evenings to accommodate adult learners, typically from 6:00-8:30 PM HST on Tuesdays and Thursday.
- LTEC 600 Theory and Practice in Educational Technology
- LTEC 602 Innovations in Educational Technology
- LTEC 611 Ed Tech Research & Evaluation
- LTEC 613 Instructional Design and Development
- LTEC 687 Instructional Design & Technology Practicum
- LTEC 690 Seminar in Technology Leadership
- Electives may be taken on campus or online and in any semester, including summer, and are selected from LTEC 400-level and 600-level courses. At least three electives must be graduate level and taken after admission to the program. Students develop a plan for electives with their program coordinator based on individual interests and goals.
Culminating Experience
Plan B option which is most commonly selected includes the following:
- a design or research project selected by the student and approved by an advisor; and
- a conference presentation showcasing the project
Students have the option of completing a Master’s thesis under Plan A.
For a full listing of courses, see UH Manoa Catalog.
Tuition & Funding
The tuition rates for Fall 2019 are $663 per credit for residents and $1558 per credit for non-residents. Students enrolled in an online program will only be assessed for resident tuition regardless of their residence in a different state or country. See the “Graduate General & Post-Baccalaureate Unclassified” heading on the Office of the Registrar’s website.
See the following sites for funding information:
Faculty & Virtual Tours
Our faculty and staff will provide you with guidance and resources to support your success from beginning to end. You will receive a dedicated faculty advisor to partner with you on your journey.
LTEC provides virtual tours to prospective students, see our virtual tour schedule.
Program Coordinator