Master's in IDT: K-12 Educational Technology
- 100% online
- No thesis
- 10 courses
- Graduate in 4 semesters
- Built for working professionals
- Begin any semester
Our Master of Science (MS) degree in Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) provides you with the skills and experience needed to design, develop and evaluate effective PK-12 instruction in online, face-to-face and blended environments.
In this graduate program, you will study user experiences; goal, objective and skills development; effective technology use; instructional design; and organizational change. Our program works with authentic education partners to develop learning solutions, manage projects and collaborate in team-based environments.
Whether you are a current or former teacher, media specialist, school librarian, paraprofessional, instructional coach, administrator, consultant or interested in entering PK-12 education, there is a place for you in our program!
- Instructional Designer
- Trainer
- e-Learning Specialist
- Technology Coordinator
- Curriculum Developer
- Multimedia Developer
- Performance Support Specialist
- Instructional Consultant
- Instructional Technologist
- Learning Technologist
- Project Manager
- Assessment Coordinator
This fully online program consists of 10 courses (30-credit hours) that can be completed in four semesters!
Program of Study
Course | Title |
---|---|
EDPR 7521 | Introduction to Educational Research |
IDT 7052 | Introduction to Instructional Design and Technology |
IDT 7060 or IDT 7061 |
Message Design or Instructional Design and Educational Technology |
IDT 7062 | Teaching, Learning and Technology |
IDT 7063 | Models and Innovations of Educational Technology |
IDT 7064 | Educational Technology and Instructional Development |
IDT 7070 | IDT Instructional Design Process I |
IDT 7072 | Seminar in Online Instruction |
IDT 7095 | Developing Interactive Learning Environments II |
IDT 7xxx | IDT Elective |
Program Timeline
IDT Master's students can begin their program during any semester. However, our sample schedule begins in the Fall.
Fall #1 | Spring #1 | Summer #1 | Fall #2 |
---|---|---|---|
IDT 7070 | IDT 7060 or IDT 7061 | IDT 7052 | IDT 7064 |
IDT 7063 | IDT 7062 | IDT 7074 | IDT 7095 |
Elective | EDPR 7521 |
Helpful Links
Students in this online degree do not pay out-of-state tuition! Visit the Tuition Estimator > to begin planning your graduate studies budget (Select eRate under Resident Status).
You can investigate opportunities for scholarships > and financial aid >. Graduate assistantships are occasionally available.
Program admissions occur on a rolling deadline. However, applicants should submit materials at least one month prior to their desired semester start date (Spring, Summer, or Fall).
Application materials include a cover letter, university transcripts for completed undergraduate degrees and two letters of recommendation. Non-native speakers of English must also complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Graduate Records Examination is not required for our Masters Degree programs.
See the Graduate Catalog > for additional details.