Instructional Technology (M.S.)

Advance your career with our Master of Science in Instructional Technology 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, advanced technology-mediated learning environments. Our curriculum emphasizes analysis, design, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of learning solutions, ensuring you gain cutting-edge skills in digital tools and multimedia applications. With flexible 100% 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

Choose from three concentration options designed to fit your desired career path.

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.

Educational Technology

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

School Library Media

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

Immersive, Multimedia Learning Studios 

Students in the Instructional Technology (M.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

Accelerated M.S. / Ph.D. Program in Instructional Technology 

Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree with outstanding academic records are invited to apply for our accelerated master’s-to-doctorate program. This pathway allows students to obtain a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a focus 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 for the Accelerated M.S. / Ph.D. Program in Instructional Technology in the Graduate Catalog.