Overview

Key facts:

The Learning Technologies program at the Pepperdine University is ideal for individuals with a high level of comfort and proficiency using technology and social media.
This online hybrid program is designed to provide students with the expertise to effectively leverage new and emerging learning technologies to facilitate learning and development in the workplace and school. Embracing the scholar-practitioner model of professional training, this program emphasizes experiential learning to support the development of agency in our students.
Required national and international trips are woven into the program, providing students with access to leading researchers in the field, and a global perspective on technology and learning around the world. This program culminates in a doctoral dissertation.

Accreditation

Pepperdine University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Science Research

Cognition, Learning, and Technology

New Media Literacy

Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis

Social Learning Theory and Technology

Policy Development

Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds for Learning

Innovation and Change

Leadership

Qualitative Methods and Analysis

Applied Seminar in Learning Technologies

Knowledge Creation and Collaborative Learning

Inferential Statistics

Global Perspectives on Learning and Technology

Emerging Technologies and Research

Imagining Futures/Capstone

Preliminary Proposal Preparation

Academic Writing

Dissertation Research

Dissertation Completion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-11 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Malibu Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
Official student transcripts from the regionally accredited colleges or universities that awarded your baccalaureate and master's degrees
Two professional recommendations using the Recommendation Section in our online application.
A Three-Part Statement of Purpose (2,000 word minimum) describing (1) vision for technology, (2) experience or background in technology, and (3) personal goals related to the pursuit of this degree
Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE—verbal and quantitative sections) taken within the past five years
Your professional CV or resume
A personal or group interview with a program director for qualified applicants who apply to the program.
If your baccalaureate or master's degree GPA is lower than 3.0 or you're seeking an exception to our TOEFL test requirements

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

46670 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 46670 USD per year during 36 months.
National

46670 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 46670 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

46670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46670 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Malibu Beach

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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