LDT FAQ
What are the career opportunities for LDT Graduates?
Graduates of the Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) program take on diverse roles such as designers, trainers, project managers, evaluators, teachers, communicators, and technologists. Whether working locally or globally, they:
- Analyze learning needs and performance opportunities.
- Design training programs, performance support resources, and courses.
- Enhance usability and human-computer interaction design.
- Create prototypes, websites, games, simulations, mobile apps, and more.
- Establish coaching and mentoring systems.
- Build AI, VR and AR-supported learning environments.
- Consult on instructional design and technology issues.
- Manage learning and content management systems, implementing innovative solutions.
- Conduct research on teaching, learning, and training.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of programs.
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 student’s 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. See this page for the latest tuition information.
Access the Federal Student Aid application.
All applications first must be submitted through Cal State Apply. The personalized LDT link for the 24-25 application period is here.
- Undergraduate transcript
- Resume
- 1,000-word statement about your personal and professional background and what motivated you to choose the LDT program.
- 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 questions about the LDT program, contact Dr. Rebecca Nee, graduate advisor via email at [email protected]. She can also set up a Zoom meeting with you.
