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Instructional Design & Technology (M.Ed.)

Enhance instruction and learning at schools and colleges through effective instruction design and the use of technology.

K-12 schools and colleges need to smartly integrate technology into instruction to ensure effective learning. By earning a master’s degree in instructional design and technology from the University of North Dakota, you’ll be prepared to assist instructors in designing instruction and integrating technology into their instruction to enhance student learning.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On-campus or online
Est. time to complete:
2+ years
Credit hours:
34

Why Earn a M.Ed. in Instructional Design Technology (IDT) at UND?

In addition to core requirements, you'll take courses in education or psychology, scholarly tools/research, electives and an area of emphasis.

The K-12 track complies with the International Society for Technology in Education standards for technology facilitators, the most widely accepted standards for technology integration in K-12 education, unique in North Dakota.

Benefit from the expertise of a diverse faculty that includes leaders in the field, including an expert in the use of digital games for the classroom and the coauthor of a leading textbook.

A scholarly project is required that addresses a practical problem or theoretical construct.

We offer a personal online experience with live evening classes (held to a 15-student maximum) and support services such as online tutoring, library and tech support.

Top Online Graduate IDT Degree in the Nation

Compare our cost to other IDT graduate programs. You'll see why UND ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes. Those earning their master's in IDT online will pay the same tuition as a North Dakota resident. We're also known as a military friendly university.

#21 - U.S. News & World Report Best online graduate education program for veterans

Instructional Design Tech Overview

  • Our program is ranked in the Top 25 Best Online Master in Educational Technology Degree Programs by thebestschools.org.

  • An internship is a culminating experience in which the student will work in a real world instructional design project.

  • Learn with a process that is part science and part art to develop effective instruction.

  • Design and develop computer-based instruction, multimedia, web-based instruction, video-based instruction, simulations and games.

  • Synchronous live classes via video conference give online students an on-campus classroom experience. 

  • Small classes enable the instructor to give students personal attention.

IDT Careers in Education

 
10%
Projected job growth for instructional coordinators through 2026.* The growth reflects the need to meet new educational standards, train teachers and employees and develop new materials.
100%
Job placement rate for UND graduates, with every student finding a job in the field one to three months after graduation. Starting salaries are between $35,000 and $60,000.

 

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Many of our students found jobs or were promoted from the current position before graduation. In K-12 education, you may work as a:

  • Technology facilitator — Design learning environments that make intelligent use of technology and solve problems in the classroom.
  • Professional development trainer — Develop and deliver training for teachers at a school, or at the district, state or national levels.
  • Curriculum designer — Focus exclusively on the design of large-scale curricula at all levels of the education system.

In higher education, you may work as an:

  • Instructional designer or educational technology specialist — Develop online courses and other class/training materials, or
  • Work with faculty to develop technology-assisted learning, including online education and multimedia development labs.

When You Earn a master's degree in Instructional Design & Technology

A master's degree in Instructional Design & Technology gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Technologies
  • Adult Education
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Adobe Photoshop

UND Instructional Design & Technology Alumni

Instructional Design & Technology alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Pearson PLC
  • Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
  • Deloitte, LLP

Instructional Design Tech Course Options

 

IDT 500. Survey of Instructional Design. 3 Credits.

This course provides students with an in-depth overview of the field of Instructional Technology. Topics include the history and critical issues of the field; a description of instructional design; applications of instructional technology, and associated areas of research.

IDT 510. Technology-Based Instruction: Applications and Methods. 3 Credits.

A study of the various methods for using technology to deliver and/or support instruction: tutorials, drills, simulation, interactive video, instructional games, intelligent computer-based instruction, performance support systems, job aids, testing, distance learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and instructional management systems.

IDT 520. Instructional Systems Analysis and Design. 3 Credits.

The first course in a two-course required sequence, IDT 520 is a study of methodologies for analyzing and designing instruction. Topics include needs analysis, job/task analysis, and assessment of instructional outcomes. IDT 525 is the second required course in this two-course sequence.

IDT 525. Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Instructional Materials. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials that have been created according to instructional design principles. The second course in a two-course sequence, this course completes the instructional design process begun in IDT 520. After completing this two-course sequence, students will have the skills needed to conduct the full instructional design process in a variety of settings, and with a variety of learners, odalities, and domains. Prerequisites: Program major or permission of instructor; IDT 520.

IDT 530. Introduction to Computer-Based Instruction. 3 Credits.

An examination of the technology (hardware and software) for developing and delivering computer-based instruction (CBI). A study of the characteristics of high-quality CBI, addressing such topics as program structure, user interface, navigation, message/screen design, use of graphics, response analysis, feedback strategies, error checking, branching, and computer-managed instruction. Prerequisite: IDT 520.

IDT 540. Digital Media and the Internet in Schools. 3 Credits.

This course builds on the theories and approaches to technology integration first introduced in IDT 510. Students will gain practice developing lesson plans and examples of student artifacts with specific media such as digital video, digital audio, digital photography, and the Internet. Students will gain competency in generating and using media according to the principles of technology integration, rather than technology use. Prerequisites: IDT 510 and IDT 520.

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