Frequently Asked Questions
M.A. in Learning Design and Technology
An average of 2 years (four semesters). Students will be placed in a cohort community, taking the same required classes plus a few electives for 3 semesters, culminating with a hands-on capstone project in their final Spring semester.
The average course load is 2 to 3 classes per semester (6 to 9 units). A total of 30 units are needed to complete the program. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required to advance through the program.
Both! We know that many of our students live in different time zones and often are working professionals and parents. Most professors offer weekly live Zoom classes, which are recorded for the students’ convenience.
Tuition and fees vary per semester, based on California residency and part-time (6 units or fewer) or full-time (more than 6 units) status. For the latest tuition information, visit Cost of Attendance.
Access the Federal Student Aid application or visit SDSU Financial Aid.
All applications must first be submitted through Cal State Apply for admission to SDSU. You must also submit a program application. Visit How to Apply for details.
- Undergraduate transcript
- Resume
- 1,000-word statement about your personal and professional background and what motivated you to choose the LDT program.
Visit How to Apply for details.
- 2.85 for undergraduate students
- 3.0 for international students and English Proficiency Tests if the undergraduate major was primarily in a language other than English. See score requirements below.
If English was not the primary medium of instruction, proficiency in ONE of the following tests, taken in the last 2 years, must be provided:
- TOEFL minimum score: 80 iBT; 550 PBT
- IELTS overall score: 6.5 or higher
- PTE minimum score: 58 or higher
- Duolingo English test score: 105 or higher
- Official transcripts indicating English and the primary language of instruction
No, the GRE is no longer required for admission.
No - we have a variety of undergraduate majors represented in the program. No prior computer programming experience or knowledge is required.
For general program questions, contact the graduate advisor, Dr. James Marshall: [email protected]
For help with the Cal State Apply application, contact: [email protected]
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Cal State Apply Help
For help with the Cal State Apply application, contact: [email protected]
Program Questions
For general program questions, contact the graduate advisor, Dr. James Marshall: [email protected]