Our nationally ranked M.S. Instructional Design and Technology features a hands-on, project-based approach to prepare you for leadership roles in challenging – and rewarding – careers in this ever-growing field.

What is Instructional Design and Technology?

Instructional Technology, often referred to as educational technology, involves the integration of technology into educational practices to enhance the teaching and learning process. Instructional technology involves the study of the topics like Games and Branching Simulations, Authoring Tools, Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality (Metaverse), Audio and Video-Based Instruction, Synchronous and Asynchronous Classes, Evaluation of Online Instructional Efforts, Microlearning, and Storytelling.

Program Overview

Program Delivery: Offered 100% online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous courses.

Coursework: Includes 11 courses (33 credits). Can be completed in as little as 18 months.

Flexible Start Dates: Applications are accepted for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

2 Concentrations and 2 Certificates Available: Including Learning Experience Designer concentration, Instructional Technology Specialist concentration, eLearning Specialist certificate, and Instructional Game Design certificate.

Applied Learning: Emphasizes applied learning, student participation, project-based courses, and an internship, so you’ll have a robust portfolio by the time you graduate.

Who Should Apply: This program is the perfect complement to any undergraduate major. Whether you majored in Business, Communications, or English – you’d be a great fit! You don’t need to be a computer programmer or computer expert to be an instructional technologist, since many of the tools are as easy to use as Microsoft Word or Google products.

Nationally Ranked and Recognized: Ranked the 2nd best program in the country by College Affordability Guide. Also recognized as among the top programs in the nation by leaders in the field of Instructional technology like Devlin Peck and LXD Learning Experience Design.