Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology
DURATION
48 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
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Introduction
The curriculum for the Instructional Design & Technology Master of Science Degree Program is based on a simple concept: providing new tools and methods to improve instruction.Many of today’s learners have embraced technology’s role in their day- to-day lives, but few conventional instructional practices have taken advantage of this reality. The innovative approach of the Instructional Design & Technology program is designed to give you hands-on experience with the type of dynamic media that can transform a traditional instructional setting into an inspirational and interactive atmosphere. It’s about crafting an environment where media skills and technology form the language of the learning environment.Throughout the program, you’ll discover how to incorporate interactive instructional tools to enrich the learning experience. Some of these methods include the use of tools like Apple’s professional media creation applications and other digital media concepts, and even techniques like storytelling methods and game strategies.You’ll also explore different theories about how people learn, discover how to take advantage of different motivational techniques, and learn how to create compelling and inspirational content for online curricula. This well-rounded education will help you enhance your content creation skills in preparation for entering or advancing through the career fields of corporate training, instructional design, education, and online learning.
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Curriculum
Courses
Month 1
- MDL501 Mastery: Personal Development and Leadership, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 2
- IDT520 Strategies for Learner Engagement, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 3
- EDM533 Visual and Verbal Communication in Instructional Design, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 4
- IDT552 Corporate Training and Motivational Development, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 5
- IDT574 Digital Media and Learning Applications, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 6
- MUS6018 Music and Audio for Instructional Design, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 7
- IDT610 Filmmaking Principles for Instructional Design, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 8
- EME6227 Game Strategies and Motivation, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 9
- EME6630 Learning Management Systems and Organization, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 10
- IDT562 Instructional Design and Evaluation, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 11
- IDT680 Media Asset Creation, 3.0 Credit Hours
Month 12
- IDT690 Instructional Design and Technology Final Project, 3.0 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 36
Program Outcome
Our goal is to provide you with focused knowledge and understanding of learning and instructional design theories, curriculum development, media design elements, and technology applications, allowing you to be successful in the corporate training, instructional design, and education fields. Upon completion of this master’s degree program, you will have an enhanced ability to create, develop, design, and produce instructional content using a variety of technology applications for corporate or academic environments. This program will also help develop your writing, time-management, and team building skills to assist you in the development and dissemination of engaging instructional content, innovative media design, and technology projects that captivate and inspire today’s learner.