Learning Experience Design and Technology

The Learning Experience Design and Technology master’s program falls under the accreditation umbrella of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Therefore, the program will adhere to the NECHE guidelines and requirements necessary to maintain good standing.

LXD Skill Building Labs (SBL) are shorter, intensive courses that provide students with opportunities to focus deeply on a key skill or knowledge base to support professional goals and enhance employability. SBLs are experiential in nature, including specific design challenges for learners to resolve using newly honed skills, while also earning both elective credit and a skills-based badge upon completion. Examples of SBL topics include design thinking, design blueprinting, universal design, designing for DEI, backward design, and gamification.

• Create an ePortfolio that highlights your accomplishments and design skills.
• Earn a specific skills badge in every design-related course.
• Gain real-world experience before you graduate through experiential learning opportunities, including design studio electives and professional internships.
• Learn from industry professionals who provide practical and meaningful experiences.
• Receive flexible, personalized, and agile learning opportunities needed to succeed in today’s educational environment.

Educators with the skills and experience to tackle today’s learning design challenges are finding themselves in demand across the industry:

• Employment for training and development specialists is projected to grow 9% between 2019 and 2029—much faster than the average rate. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• It’s projected that 37,300 job openings will be available for training and development specialists between 2019 and 2029. (O*NET Online)

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

_{*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.}

• Online application

• Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.

• Professional resumé

• Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer

• English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:

  • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date

  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores