Instructional Systems Design

Design Your Future

With intensive 8-week semesters and three start dates a year, this program is designed for the working professional who wants to advance their career with a specialization in instructional
design --- a field that utilizes theories of learning, information and communication technology, and appropriate assessment and evaluation to help people learn and perform better in the e-learning era.  Our graduates work in a wide range of industries and have jobs as instructional designers/technologists, e-learning designers/developers, training specialists, project managers, and curriculum directors.  As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:

• Conduct needs assessments to identify the training needs of an organization targeting at improving performance.
• Identify instructional goals tailored to address organizational needs, and develop appropriate instructional and evaluation strategies.
• Employ user performance data and other data-driven techniques to evaluate existing
  instructional design.
• Develop engaging e-learning content using industry standard computer programs like Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and game-based learning applications.

Students have the option to complete a graduate certificate in Distance Education, which can be embedded as part of their degree's program of study. In addition, students may choose to specialize in advanced statistical analysis, community engagement, or other areas. Completion of the M.S. typically takes two years.

Admission requires an undergraduate degree with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher. GRE scores are NOT required. To apply, applicants need to provide:

• Transcripts.
• A resume.
• A personal statement.
• Three professional recommendations.