Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology Online
Highly relevant, innovative, and up-to-date with today's changing technology landscape, this 100% online program gives you a focused set of systems thinking skills relevant to professional instruction and training that can be useful in almost any industry.
Program Overview
Discover our 100% online MS in Instructional Design and Technology
Learn to design, facilitate, and evaluate effective instructional programs that synchronize technologies and increase your professional value with a Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology online from St. Thomas University. This versatile program is ideal for a broad range of instructional design professionals including librarians, instructional professors, curriculum designers, corporate trainers, human resources directors, academic coaches, training developers, web trainers, marketing directors, project management professionals, and more.
In this online MS program, you will gain theory to connect to practice, preparing you to design successful learning experiences in both academic and corporate environments. You will follow an innovative approach to understand the needs of the learner and the impact of evolving technologies on every type of education and training.
You will learn to apply theory, research, creativity, and problem-solving skills to a variety of technology applications to help reshape the way information is created, integrated, and delivered. You will also develop the skills to assess, create, and manage training materials, enabling you to support technology-based training in multiple instructional environments.
Coursework includes curriculum development and planning for diverse student populations, technology into curriculum to effectively support and enhance learning. You will develop project management expertise as part of leading instructional systems and study how to apply psychological theories of learning and development to teaching and student learning, as well as emerging trends in instructional technology.
In this instructional design and technology online program, you will develop real-life, technology-based projects in which you will design, implement, and evaluate instruction and training programs that address specific needs.
You may transfer up to 12 hours of graduate credits. No background in education or teaching experience is necessary to begin the program.
Program Focus
- Design, implement and manage the latest technology programs for learners that utilize your creativity, competencies, and curiosity
- Create multimedia and Web-based products that support innovative learning environments and instruction
- Provide professional development for teachers, trainers, and other educators, including recommendations for integrating technology to promote student learning
- Develop standards-based, technology-supported courses that align with the ISTE and NCATE
- Design, implement and manage the latest technology programs for learners that utilize your creativity, competencies, and curiosity
- Create multimedia and Web-based products that support innovative learning environments and instruction
- Provide professional development for teachers, trainers, and other educators, including recommendations for integrating technology to promote student learning
- Develop standards-based, technology-supported courses that align with the ISTE and NCATE
Instructional Design and Technology Jobs
- Sr. Instructional Designer
- E-Learning Developer
- Trainer
- Blended Learning Developer
- Instructional Systems Developer
- Course Developer
- Sr. Instructional Designer
- E-Learning Developer
- Trainer
- Blended Learning Developer
- Instructional Systems Developer
- Course Developer
Tuition
STU Online offers affordable tuition
St. Thomas University prides itself on offering a quality private school education at public university prices. Our pay-by-the course tuition for the MS in Instructional Design & Technology online degree program is affordable and priced with the working student in mind. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify. The e-tuition is the same for both in-state and out-of-state online students. Each course has a technology fee as noted in the below table. The total tuition shown is inclusive of the fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Instructional Design and Technology | $450 | $1,425 | $14,250 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
View the dates and deadlines for the online MS Instructional Design and Technology
The School of Leadership, Education & Communication offers multiple start dates each year for the convenience of our MS in Instructional Design & Technology online students. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all the required documents, register for classes, and pay tuition for their desired program start date.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/6/24 | 12/15/23 | 12/20/23 | 12/22/23 | 12/29/23 | 3/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/24 | 2/22/24 | 2/26/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/6/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/11/24 | 4/24/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/3/24 | 5/8/24 | 6/21/24 | 6 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 6/22/24 | 6/5/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/19/24 | 8/2/24 | 6 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/17/24 | 8/1/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/14/24 | 10/11/24 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/12/24 | 9/26/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/9/24 | 12/6/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Qualifications for our online MS in Instructional Design & Technology
The School of Leadership, Education & Communication admission process has specific requirements that students must meet to enroll in the MS in Instructional Design & Technology online program. The following are the admission requirements, including information on required materials and where to send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- 2.6 GPA or higher
- No GRE required
MS in Instructional Design and Technology Online Admission Requirements
The following are required for admission to the MS in Instructional Design and Technology online program:
- Completed application for admission
- Minimum 2.6 GPA
- Official college and/or university transcripts from the institution where the bachelor's degree was conferred. All applicants are required to submit transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
All documents should be sent to:
St. Thomas University, Office of Admissions
16401 NW 37th Ave., Mimi Dooner Hall
Miami Gardens, FL 33054-6459
Transcripts delivered via digital transcript services EScrip and Parchment should be emailed to [email protected].
Courses
Learn about our MS in Instructional Design and Technology Online classes
To complete the MS in Instructional Design & Technology online program, students must complete the following 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
Courses in this program are seven weeks long. Courses during the two summer terms, however, are six weeks long.
STU is ranked #3 among the Quickest Master’s Degree Online Programs by College Values Online, 2022
