M.A. Instructional Design

Ready to design the future of learning? Launch your career as a creative and effective learning experience designer.


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Welcome!

With our fully online Master of Arts in Instructional Design, a flexible 32-credit program, you will gain the skills to design, implement, and assess educational and training solutions across a wide range of settings.

While this program is designed for immediate entry into the workforce, it also offers a strong foundation for doctoral-level research and academic advancement.

Pathway to Doctoral Study: While this program is designed for immediate entry into the workforce, it also offers a strong foundation for doctoral-level research and academic advancement.

Why Choose This Program?
  • Fully Online & Asynchronous – Learn on your own schedule from anywhere.
  • Career-Focused Curriculum – 24 credits of core coursework in instructional design + 8-credit capstone/thesis.
  • Hands-On Capstone Project – Build a professional portfolio to showcase your skills to future employers.
  • In-Demand Skills – Gain expertise in:
    • Educational Theory & Learning Sciences
    • Instructional Technologies & Multimedia Tools
    • Evidence-based Design & Assessment
    • Research Methods & Data-informed Decision Making
    • Communication & Presentation Strategies


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: OUR GRADUATES ARE PREPARED TO WORK AS

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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS in K–12, higher education, or online learning

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Corporate TRAINERS and E-Learning SPECIALISTS

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DESIGNERS for nonprofits, government, or healthcare training programs

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