Master's in IDT: Design and Development

Boost your career with our 100% online Master’s in Design and Development, designed specifically for working professionals. This program, which can be completed in just four semesters, 10 courses (30-credit hours), without the need for a thesis, prepares you for a career as an instructional designer across various sectors including business, government, military, health care, and education.

In this program, you will explore key areas such as user experiences, goal and skills development, message and graphic design, artistic representation, client interaction, and organizational change management. Collaborate with local business and education partners on real projects, develop multimedia-rich learning solutions, and assess training effectiveness. With ten courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience and valuable skills in a flexible online format.

Potential Career Options:

• Instructional Designer
• Trainer
• Learning Experience Designer
• Learning Engineer
• User Experience Designer
• Multimedia Developer
• Performance Support Specialist
• Instructional Consultant
• Instructional Technologist
• Learning Technologist
• Curriculum Developer
• e-Learning Specialist
• Project Manager

No matter your background, there’s a place for you in our diverse program. Join us to shape the future of education and training.

Apply to our program

Program admissions occur on a rolling deadline. Application materials include a graduate application, university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required but non-native speakers of English must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 

Can’t commit to a master’s degree program now? Apply for our 4-course certificate program >. The courses directly transfer into the Master of Science degree program.