Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology

Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology

This program is designed to prepare future educators for leading roles in a variety of educational contexts related to digital education.

About the program

The Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology is designed for students who intend to pursue careers as experts who utilize instructional resources to improve technology-based learning and performance in various environments. The program allows students to create, implement and evaluate a diverse, modern educational experience. This course was designed with working professionals in mind and offers various concentrations such as Virtual Learning, Learning Design and Technology and Instructional Design and Development.

The Instructional Design and Technology Program prepares professionals to serve a variety of audiences in diverse educational contexts in the areas of technology-based training, design, development and curriculum building. The coursework will provide students with the experience needed to effectively use technology and multimedia tools. The course connects theoretical concepts to real world applications.

Program objectives

  • To train students to become proficient in utilizing instructional resources to improve technology-based learning and performance in various environments.
  • To equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to create, implement and evaluate a diverse and modern educational experience.
  • To prepare students to serve a variety of audiences in diverse educational contexts in the areas of technology-based training, design, development and curriculum building.
  • To provide students with practical experience in effectively using technology and multimedia tools, and to connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications.

What you’ll learn

URBE University’s Master in Instructional Design and Technology Program encourages students to develop an investigative, creative, critical, transformative and responsible attitude towards the use and application of ICT in education and training, which favors freedom, respect, and participation in different media and technological platforms.

Course Title 36 Credits
Assessment, Learning and Instructional Design (EDE 501) 3
Course Development for Multimedia Design (EDE 502) 3
Instructional Design in Global Context (EDE 503) 3
Designing Future Learning Environments (EDE 504) 3
Education and Digital Culture (EDE 505) 3
Information Literacies for Online Learning (EDE 506) 3
Game-Based Learning (EDE 507) 3
Understanding Learning in The Online Environment (EDE 508) 3
Tests and Measurement (EDE 509) 3
Design of Online Collaborative Learning (EDE 510) 3
Curriculum Theory (EDE 511) 3
Instructional Design and Technology Capstone (EDE 640) 3

Specialize your Degree

The Instructional Design and Technology program embraces students from diversified academic background and by offering flexible schedule and course delivery methods. This program integrates rich, interactive media such as videos, infographics, and e-learning activities as well as traditional didactic components such as written study guides (program notes). There are also opportunities for collaborative learning through discussion forums.

VIRTUAL LEARNING
Course name 9 Credits
Distance Learning (EDE 601) 3
Media for Instruction (EDE 602) 3
Pedagogy and Innovation in Education (EDE 603) 3
LEARNING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Course name 9 Credits
Learning Design (EDE 604) 3
Student-Centered Learning Using Technology (EDE 605) 3
Integration of Advanced Technologies in Education & Training (EDE 606) 3
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Course name 9 Credits
Instructional Design (EDE 607) 3
Development of Multimedia Instruction (EDE 608) 3
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology (EDE 609) 3

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected job growth for education administrators is projected to be 10 percent between 2016 and 2026. An MSIDT degree can help prepare you to be a:

  • Online programs coordinator
  • Director of distance learning
  • Distance learning coordinator
  • Online facilitator

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Take advantage to the powerful networking tools through our URBE career services platform. You can get personal career coaching, search and apply for jobs, or make your resumé visible to employers.

Tuition

Prospective students interested in pursuing a Master's Degree in Instructional Design and Technology at URBE University should be aware of the program's tuition and fees. The total program cost for this degree is $13,850 dollars, which includes all tuition, fees, and other related expenses. The cost per credit is $300 dollars, and the program requires a total of 45 credits to complete. Students will need to budget for textbooks, as they are not provided. Other fees associated with the program amount to $350 dollars, and students are required to pay a one-time admissions fee of $100 dollars.

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This page was last updated on Aug 21, 2024. You can refer to our Catalog to find the latest information on this topic.