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

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts requires a minimum of 30 credits hours. Students must complete seven required core courses (totaling 21 credits), three elective courses (totaling 9 credits) and complete a professional portfolio.

Required Core Courses (21 credits)

LAPT 602 - Instructional Systems Development [3] *
LAPT 603 - Analysis for Design and Evaluation [3]
LAPT 605 - The Adult Learner [3] OR LAPT 610 - Business of Learning and Performance Technology [3]
LAPT 671 - Principles of Training and Development [3]
LAPT 771 - Research Designs in Learning & Performance Technology [3] *
LAPT 794 - LAPT Capstone Experience [3] *
LAPT 796 - Human Performance Technology [3]
(*) Must be a LAPT section of the course.

Elective Courses (9 credits)

Students enrolled in the Learning and Performance Technology Master’s program may select 9 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 610 - Business of Learning and Performance Technology [3]
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.