Learning and Performance Technology (formerly ISD), M.A.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts requires a minimum of 36 credits hours. Students must complete seven required core courses (totaling 21 credits), five elective courses (totaling 15 credits) and complete a professional portfolio.

Core Requirements (12 credits)

Core LAPT courses must be taken in the first 18 credits.

LAPT 602 - Instructional Systems Development [3] *
LAPT 603 - Analysis for Design and Evaluation [3]
LAPT 605 - The Adult Learner [3]
LAPT 671 - Principles of Training and Development [3]
(*) Must be a LAPT section of the course.

Advanced Course Requirements (9 credits)

To be taken after 21 credits have been completed.

LAPT 771 - Research Designs in Learning & Performance Technology [3] *
LAPT 792 - LAPT Internship [1-6]
LAPT 794 - LAPT Capstone Experience [3] *
(*) Must be an LAPT section of the course.

Elective Courses (15 credits)

Students enrolled in the Learning and Performance Technology Master’s program may select 15 credits of electives from the below group of courses. It is possible with the approval of the program director to take some electives that are not in this group. Please contact the graduate program director for details.

LAPT 641 - Online Classroom [3]
LAPT 643 - Principles of eLearning Education [3]
LAPT 647 - Corporate eLearning Training [3]
LAPT 648 - Consulting for Learning & Performance Tech. [3]
LAPT 681 - Survey Of Instructional Technology Application [3]
LAPT 682 - Instructional Technology Design And Development [3]
LAPT 683 - Multi-Media Project Management [3]
LAPT 689 - Special Topics in LAPT [1-3]
LAPT 690 - Individual Projects in LAPT [1-3] (must have program director’s approval)

Portfolio

All M.A. students, are required to submit a professional portfolio of course-related work samples that reflects their accomplishments throughout their tenure in the program. UMBC LAPT Portfolio Requirements.

Internship and Capstone Experience

Students are required to complete an internship course and capstone experience course. Since most students are working adults the internship provides flexible options to complete this requirement.