Online Instructional Design Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

The ID&T program at the Darden College of Education provides you with a solid grounding in instructional design, instructional technology, and human performance technology. Our wide variety of course offerings are designed to give you a strong background in both the theory and practice of the field.

ODU's ID&T graduate program provides the flexibility to pursue your individual interests. The rigorous course of study will prepare you for a future in instructional technology in a variety of venues as well as preparation to pursue a PhD in this field.

Also, you have the option of choosing to earn a certificate in Modeling and Simulation as a topic of study in the program.

Entry Requirements

Admission decisions are based on several criteria including GPA (undergraduate and any other graduate work), and GRE scores (analytical writing, verbal, and quantitative) or MAT scores.

The minimum acceptable scores vary each year depending on the number of students we can admit to the program. In general, it is expected that students will have a score of the 153 on the verbal and 144 on the quantitative tests and 4.0 on the analytical writing test of the GRE.

Requires TOEFL score for non-native English speakers (ODU requires a score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, and a 79-80 on the iBT)

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The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a Specialization in Instructional Design and Technology degree is geared toward students looking to understand and use new technologies and web-based opportunities when designing classroom instruction. From understanding how technology can be used to access learning standards, to gaining hands-on experience with the various new technologies available to classroom teachers in the education industry today, this instructional design degree program provides a comprehensive and industry-grounded approach to integrating technology in instructional design.

The specialization in Instructional Design and Technology blends a focus on the realities and current climate of the classroom with experiences designed to give students the opportunity to study the role advancing technology can play in the way we learn, the way we teach, and the potential for collaborative virtual learning environments made possible by Internet-delivered, rich multimedia course content. Students in this program can expect to learn to:

- Gain familiarity with new technologies available to integrate in classroom instruction.

- Evaluate these technologies for usefulness in meeting academic standards and student learning needs.

- Analyze instructional goals to understand how lessons could be integrated with technology to further ensure student success.

- Gain hands-on experience in designing technology-based instructional lessons and evaluate effectiveness of these lessons.

- Design assessment procedures to measure effectiveness of new technologies in classroom instruction.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

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The Instructional Design and Technology Department offers a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Design and Technology that is delivered both on-campus and online via the Internet. This degree prepares individuals for leadership in the design, development, and integration of technology and online learning into teaching and private sector training.

Individuals obtaining the IDT degree serve as instructional designers/trainers in business, industry, healthcare, military, and post-secondary institutions; charged with training,
development, and eLearning programs within their organizations. Others are practicing P-12 educators who wish to improve the quality of curriculum, instruction, and student learning through appropriate integration of technology into the classroom.

Entry Requirements

The department graduate committee will use the
following criteria for assessing whether or not to recommend an applicant for admission to the
department:

• ESU Graduate Application ($40 US; $75 international)
Application form
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• GPA of 2.75 or more based on the 4-point scale in undergraduate study

• Resume (2 or more pages) **

• Two current recommendations via forms or letters (open or closed)

• Access to the Internet and possess a multimedia capable computer*

• Writing Competency (no fee)

• A 500 to 700 word formal paper** describing your experiences and career goals involving instructional design and technology and your interest in completing an online
degree.

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Emerging technologies have changed the face of learning, providing a tremendous opportunity to reach audiences at stronger levels. Full Sail University’s online Instructional Design & Technology master’s degree program has been developed to teach instructors, educators and corporate trainers how to combine the digital world’s media resources with modern instructional methods to create meaningful learning experiences.
Studies show that people are more receptive to absorbing information when they’re physically engaged in the discussion or learning activity, and media technology paves the way for this to be translated into a variety of learning environments. With more than 30 years of experience incorporating innovative learning methods into curriculum, Full Sail is uniquely qualified to help instructional designers, educators, and training professionals meet the challenge of connecting with today’s learners.
This unique online degree program is designed to give instructors and corporate trainers the tools to bridge the gap between traditional learning environments and the ever-expanding realm of technology and media, allowing them to create immersive and interactive instructional tools.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution.

International Applicants
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- Complete an interview with your Admissions Representative

- Enrollment Application

- Application fee of $40.00

- Seat deposit of $200.00 (campus degrees only)

- University or college transcripts (for graduate programs or transfer credits)

- Financial guarantee

- Verification of language proficiency (if your native language is not English)

- Copy of the identification page of your passport

- Signed and dated Enrollment Agreement

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Keiser University’s Doctor of Philosophy degree in Instructional Design and Technology prepares reflective scholars and capable professionals who apply instructional systems design, theory, tools, and technologies to achieve desired educational and training outcomes in various settings. The program fosters lifelong learning and values leadership, ethical and informed decision-making, diversity, assessment, program evaluation, effective communication, and technology.

Keiser University’s PhD in Instructional Design and Technology program enables students to contribute to the education and training profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

- Evaluate and apply current practices in course, program, and training development using effective instructional design and models supporting technology-based learning in various instructional situations.

- Continue to renew and develop expertise in the field of instructional design technologies demonstrated by effective written, spoken, and digital communication.

- Evaluate and assess a range of technology-based learning models and integrate the use of effective technologies in supporting learner success.

- Explore and extrapolate implications in the advancement of future technologies in education and training on a global basis.

- Apply the skills and knowledge required in the use of multimedia applications in the development of training and learning activities.

- Student demonstrates professional communication skills in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents, presentations, and publications.

- Advance the body of knowledge through relevant, reflective, action-oriented research and scholarship.

Entry Requirements

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program are required to hold a master‘s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student‘s graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.

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