Learning Technologies, Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Learning Technologies program is designed to equip future educators and educational support staff with a deep understanding of the role that digital technologies play in the modern teaching and learning process.

Throughout the program, students explore a range of digital technology tools commonly used in education and develop the skills necessary to integrate these tools effectively into learning spaces (traditional, virtual, hybrid).

In addition, students engage with foundational theories of instructional systems, design principles, educational research, and assessment and evaluation. The online setting, designed to foster individual thinking, learning, and training, serves as a crucial space for developing the competence needed to apply theories and tools that can enhance educational outcomes.

Marketable Skills for Education’s Future

Mastery of Digital Tools: Students will become proficient in the use of various digital technologies and tools commonly implemented in educational settings.

Theoretical Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of communication, selection, evaluation, and research theories as they apply to instructional modes and learning technologies.

Practical Application: Students will develop the ability to apply educational theories and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning practice.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Students will cultivate skills to analyze and assess the appropriateness of different technologies in diverse educational contexts.

Adaptation to Emerging Technologies: Students will learn how to stay updated and adapt to the evolving landscape of educational technology and its impact on learning spaces.

Independent Learning and Practice: Students will build self-regulated learning habits, incorporating a variety of practices to achieve competence in using digital tools for teaching and learning.

Careers Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified for many possible educational careers, including:

• Instructional Technologist: $63,000–$87,000 (Glassdoor)
• Instructional Designer: $76,790–$93,000 (Salary.com)
• Experience Designer: $90,513-$107,189 (Salary.com)
• eLearning Developer: $76,000–$93,000 (Salary.com)
• Training Specialist: $67,000–$85,000 (BLS.gov)

Or continue your education with a graduate degree.

Program Breakdown