Instructional Technology (M.S.)

Why Earn a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology?

Advance your career with a program designed to prepare the next generation of innovative learning designers. Specialize in one of three dynamic concentrations—Instructional Design and Development, Educational Technology, or School Library Media—to become a leader in creating innovative, immersive and advanced technology-mediated learning environments. 

With an emphasis on analysis, design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of learning solutions, our curriculum ensures you gain cutting-edge skills in digital tools and multimedia applications. With flexible online and hybrid options, our program is designed to fit your busy schedule and help you transform the educational landscape for the digital age.

Our accessible and engaged faculty are leaders in their fields, bringing a wealth of research and practical experience to the classroom. They are dedicated to mentoring students and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Through their research and practice, you will have the opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in instructional technology, ensuring that you are well-equipped to meet the challenges of today's educational landscape.

Instructional Technology Concentrations

Instructional Design and Development

For learning designers who aspire to work in various settings including health and business industry, government agencies, military, non-profit organizations, higher education and more.

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Educational Technology

For educators wanting to advance their educational technology knowledge and skills.

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School Library Media

For professionals who wish to serve in a school library media setting. 

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Immersive, Multimedia Learning Studios

Students in the Instructional Technology master's program have access to state-of-the-art technologies to upgrade their skills including:

• A multimedia production lab for learning material production
• Immersive learning innovation lab featuring virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and X Reality tools
• The Sandbox: a collaborative maker space for applying design thinking to create engaging learning experience
• Computational thinking tools and robotics for PK-8 learners

M.S. to Ph.D. Accelerated Program

Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree with outstanding academic records are invited to apply for our Instructional Technology accelerated master’s-to-doctorate program. This pathway allows students to obtain a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a concentration on either Educational Technology or Instructional Design and Development, and subsequently, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) within an expedited timeline.

View degree requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog. 

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