Waco, Texas — Aug. 17, 2025 — Baylor University’s School of Education Online Learning unit has announced the launch of a new suite of fully online graduate programs designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in instructional design, digital learning, and technology-enhanced education.
Beginning Fall 2025, Baylor will offer three new programs tailored for educators, corporate trainers, healthcare professionals, and career changers seeking to lead innovation in learning design:
- Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology (MS-LDT)
- Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology (C-LDT)
- Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning (C-OTL)
These programs are built to support professionals across industries in developing cutting-edge skills for designing engaging, effective learning experiences in digital environments.
Program Highlights Include:
- Fully Online Delivery: Flexible asynchronous coursework paired with live virtual sessions allows students to participate from anywhere in the world.
- Accelerated Completion: The MS-LDT can be completed in as few as 12 months, while certificate programs can be finished in just 4 months.
- Technology Labs: The MS-LDT includes three interactive labs offering hands-on experience with multimedia production tools and software.
- Prior Learning Assessment: Career learning design professionals have the opportunity to submit evidence of their professional expertise to receive credit for select courses.
- AI and Emerging Tech Integration: Students will engage directly with artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies shaping the future of instructional design.
Graduates of the MS-LDT program will also earn a credit-bearing Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning, providing two credentials in one streamlined pathway.
“The demand for skilled learning design and technology professionals is surging as organizations everywhere seek innovative ways to educate and train,” said Chris Zakrzewski, Ed.D., Director of Learning Design. “For those looking to make a meaningful career shift, our online graduate program offers a direct pathway to not only meet this critical need but to truly shape the future of how we learn.”
Ideal Candidates Include:
- K–12 educators seeking to enhance digital instruction
- Corporate trainers and HR professionals designing employee learning programs
- Healthcare educators improving staff training and patient outcomes
- Career changers entering the rapidly growing field of learning design
Join a Global Community of Innovators
Students in Baylor’s online programs join a mission-driven academic community led by expert faculty and united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact in education. Enrollment is now open for all three programs. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to join the inaugural cohorts and position themselves at the forefront of digital learning innovation.
