Learning Experience Design
Learning experience design is an exciting field at the nexus of design, learning theory, and educational technology. In order to prepare learning experience designers capable of designing for online and technology-enhanced learning environments, the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation and the School of Education have partnered to offer a graduate certificate program in Learning Experience Design.
This graduate certificate combines academic courses on design, learning theory, and technology-enhanced learning environments at the School of Education with authentic design opportunities at Academic Innovation. Students will develop the professional and academic skills necessary to design technology-enhanced educational experiences in multiple contexts of teaching and learning.
At the core of the program is a deep commitment to advancing equity-focused design by integrating inclusive design approaches and frameworks throughout course discussions and residency work projects.
As the certificate is open to any U-M Rackham graduate student, we welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, including teachers, student affairs professionals, and students interested in how technology can be used to better support learning. Graduates of our program have gone on to pursue a range of career options, including instructional design, training and development roles, and doctoral studies.
The certificate program requires a 12-credit minimum of coursework and 150 hours of residency work at the Center for Academic Innovation.
LXD Graduate Certificate Required Courses
Required Courses credits
[4] EDUC 616: Learning Experience Design (Fall)
[2] EDUC 616: Learning Experience Design (Winter)
Required Thread credits
Select one of the following thread courses:
[3] EDUC 601: Transformative Learning & Teaching with Technology (typically offered in Fall)
[3] EDUC 591: How People Learn (typically offered in both Fall & Winter)
Additional Electives credits
Graduate-level courses at the Marsal School (or others with permission)
Double counting of some credits may be permissible. Check with your home unit or academic advisor for more information.
“The certificate program directly helped me get my new job. The community college I am working at is trying to expand their online course options, so I was able to talk about my experiences in the certificate program when interviewing.”
Nicholas Garza
“As students, we were a part of decision-making processes, shared our opinions, and created actual work that eventually exists within CAI’s courses.”
Pam Saca
“It has also helped me feel much better prepared for more advanced work in educational technology and its design.”
Juan Pinto
Certificate at a Glance
Fall Semester
- Enroll in EDUC 616 - Learning Experience Design (4 credits)
- 15 three-hour seminars
- 60 hours of residency at the Center for Academic Innovation
- Enroll in thread course and/or elective in consultation with academic advisor
- Apply to the Learning Experience Design certificate at the end of the fall semester
Winter Semester
- Receive acceptance to the Learning Experience Design certificate
- Enroll in EDUC 616 - Learning Experience Design (2 credits)
- 4 two-hours seminars
- 90 hours of residency at the Center for Academic Innovation or at an external internship site
- Enroll in thread course and/or elective in consultation with academic advisor
Notable Student Projects
Students in the LXD residency program undertake a wide variety of projects. Below are a few examples of courses that students have contributed towards:
Apply for the Program
If you are interested in joining the Learning Experience Design certificate program, please contact [email protected] to receive more information about your next steps and how to enroll in EDUC 616.
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Apply for the Program
If you are interested in joining the Learning Experience Design certificate program, please contact [email protected] to receive more information about your next steps and how to enroll in EDUC 616.
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