B.S. in Learning, Design, and Technology - FAQs

• What is a Bachelor of Science in Learning, Design, and Technology degree, and what does it prepare me to do?

  A Bachelor of Science in Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) prepares you for entry into a career in instructional design. The need for well-trained, experienced instructional designers in the modern workforce is on the rise. Based on standards from leading organizations in performance improvement and instructional design, KSU’s Learning, Design, and Technology program prepares you to design, develop, implement, and evaluate instruction and training in business, medical, educational, and other domains.

  Graduates of this program possess the knowledge and practical experience needed to: (a) analyze the education and training needs of an organization; (b) effectively apply instructional design and learning theories in workplace contexts; and (c) design, develop, and evaluate learning solutions for face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in the corporate, non-profit, and educational sector.

• How long will this program take to complete?

  The 120 hours of this degree include 60-hours of lower division coursework, including two major-related courses: LDT 1100 Making Learning Fun and LDT 2100 Tools & Technologies for Learning. The 60-hours of upper division coursework includes 33-credit hours of courses, which are spread across eleven 3-credit classes including the required internship. Additionally, the program includes 15 credit-hours of major electives and 12 credit-hours of free elective, which provide the opportunity to get alternate experiences in fields like business, media, technical communication, interactive design, and engineering while still completing a degree that was designed to best prepare the student for post-graduation employment in the field of instructional design. Flexibility within the program even provides opportunities to pursue dual degrees or minors at the same time!

• What are the internship requirements for this program?

  The program requires a minimum of 3-credit hours of an internship in instructional design. These opportunities can be within a variety of fields, like business, medicine, government, etc. as long as you are working with instructional designers on instructional design projects. The School of Instructional Technology and Innovation collaborates with a variety of sites to aid in achieving a internship match.

  An additional 3-credit hour placements can be used to fulfill elective requirements for the degree. Any elective internships must be arranged solely by the student.

  For more information on LDT internships, contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Earnshaw.

• What is the capstone requirement for the program?

  The culminating experience of the program is LDT 4600, in which you will develop a capstone and portfolio. The portfolio documents mastery of instructional design competencies that are grounded in the standards of leading professional organizations within the field (e.g., AECT, ATD, ISPI). The portfolio demonstrates that you are prepared to serve in a professional instructional design role. The capstone project highlights how the candidate can design and develop effective, engaging, efficient and equitable learning design interventions.

• What are the application requirements for this program?
  All students accepted to KSU are eligible for this program. To apply to KSU, visit KSU's admissions page. Students accepted to KSU can declare LDT as their major at any time. Directions on declaring a major can be found here.