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Instructional Design & Technology

Help meet the demands of the digital age through a practical, versatile program that equips students with in-demand skills like programming, animation, simulation and the effective delivery of digital instruction.

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This degree prepares students to:

  • Evaluate an organization’s training needs 
  • Develop and implement training programs to improve employee skills and productivity
  • Design instructional materials and curriculum for classrooms or businesses
  • Coach teachers in the use of online instructional tools
  • Teach students at the high school or university level

This hybrid program allows working professionals to transition into leadership roles at the intersection of technology and training.

Program Highlights

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A master’s in instructional design and technology from a private Christian university can help you stand out from the competition. The following are details about this degree program.

Residency Requirements

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Trevecca's program curriculum aligns with the highest professional standards, including those of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

COST/CREDIT HOUR
 

$590

$490

HOURS

31

TUITION COST*
 

$18,290

$15,190

*Cost adjusted for $100/credit hour scholarship for international students on an F-1 visa.  Regular cost without scholarship is $590/credit hour, $18,290 total.
*$150 Student Resource Fee assessed per course. Course fees are approximately $400 for the program.

Getting Started

  1. Complete the online application (it's free!). No GRE or GMAT scores required.
    Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here!
  2. Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution.

Requirements 

  • Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy.
  • 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
  • Completion of a college-level math course with grade of C or better.
  • Completion of a college-level English course with grade of C or better.
  • Provide a photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)

Career Opportunities

With a master’s in instructional design and technology, possible career roles include:

  • Curriculum developer (avg. salary $75,000*)
  • Corporate trainer (avg. salary $88,000*)
  • Training manager (avg. salary $121,000*)
  • Technical training specialist (avg. salary $121,000*)
  • Instructional Designer (avg. salary $80,000*)
  • University professor (avg. salary $98,000*)

*Glassdoor median total pay

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Cohort Schedule

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Master of Science in instructional design and technology

Instructional Design
IDT 5000
Course is an introduction to the instructional design process with a focus on developing instructional goals, objectives and assessment outcomes. Learners will investigate the various elements that should be considered in the design process such as: needs assessment, common instructional problems, learner characteristics, task analysis, content sequencing, instructional strategies, instructional delivery, evaluation instruments, instructional resources (media selection), formative evaluation, and summative evaluation.
Credit Hours: 3
Copyright Laws for Online Learning and Development
IDT 5010
Course will teach the basics of copyright laws, fair use guidelines, and ADA compliance regulations relevant to the design process. Learners will investigate the idea of intellectual property as it applies to businesses and organizations. The goal is to provide learners with a practical framework for analyzing copyright issues that they encounter in their professional work. This course will use real life examples—some of them quite complex—to help learners get used to the systematic analysis of copyright problems in course design. This course is intentionally a step toward bridging the gulf that is often perceived between desirable educational practice and legal permissible activities.
Credit Hours: 3
Issues in Instructional Design and Technology Integration
IDT 5020
Course is designed to examine how technology can facilitate instructional practices. Students will explore instructional software, online resources, and synchronous and asynchronous methods in technology mediation. Learners will study variables that affect adult learning, techniques for stimulating and sustaining student motivation, and how to reinforce learning to a global audience.
Credit Hours: 3
Computer Based Instruction & Design for Learning
IDT 5100
Course provides an application of instructional design principles for the creation of computer-based instruction; emphasis on use of authoring and scripting systems to create instructional software.
Credit Hours: 3
Emerging Trends in Instructional Technology and Simulations
IDT 5030
Course involves the exploration of games and simulations. This includes the evaluation, design, and infusion of games and simulations in instructional settings. Students will create a process for using multimedia and visual basic applications for developing instructional materials, presentations, and games.
Credit Hours: 3
Project Management in Instructional Design and Technology Integration
IDT 5110
Course examines the project management phase of the instructional design process. Learners will develop a plan and work in teams to complete “real world” projects that will include a template for design of a specific environment.
Credit Hours: 3
Ethics and Culture Models for Learning Design
IDT 5120
Course provides an opportunity to apply various learning principles into practice in online design. Students have an opportunity to investigate their faith in which learning design takes place, considering the interplay between content experts or subject matter experts and design methodology.
Credit Hours: 3
Interactive and Digital Tools for Learning
IDT 5130
Course focuses on the design and development of various forms of interactive instructional media to support learning. This course will provide experiences in investigating, designing, developing and integrating a variety of interactive instructional media and mobile devices.
Credit Hours: 3
Evaluation and Assessment Strategy
IDT 5200
Course will focus on the effective course/program evaluation and assessment methods, theories, and applications in instructional design and technology.
Credit Hours: 3
Instructional Design Capstone
IDT 5210
Course will demonstrate the mastery of content through a practicum or significant project adapted to the professional requirements of instructional design. After a thorough process of feedback and revision, students are required to present their final ePortfolios or build a course to showcase their work and demonstrate achievement of program competencies.
Credit Hours: 3

*For a complete list of courses, tracks and other relevant information, view the program's course catalog.