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:
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:
College of Education
307 Dickey Hall
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-4661
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.