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Instructional Design & Technology

Master of Education (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. An M.Ed. will prepare you to assist educators in designing instruction and integrating technology into their instruction to enhance student learning.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
2+ years
Credit hours:
34

Why earn a master's degree in instructional design technology?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

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

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

K-12 Track

The K-12 track complies with the International Society for Technology in Education standards for technology facilitators. It is the most widely accepted standards for technology integration in K-12 education, unique in North Dakota. A scholarly project is required that addresses a practical problem or theoretical construct.

Instructional Design & Technology at UND

  • Small classes under 15 students enable the instructor to give students personal attention.

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

IDT Careers in Education 

10%

Projected job growth for instructional coordinators through 2030

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

67K

Median salary for Instructional Coordinators in the U.S., 2020

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.

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
  • Public and private schools

Instructional Design & Technology Courses You Could Take

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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Compare our cost to other IDT programs. You'll see why UND ranks amongst the Top 25 in the nation for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

Ranking sites vary in their methodology, but are generally based on the following criterion:

  • Financial data such as net cost, loan default rate, and return on investment
  • Academic rigor including curriculum standards, accreditation status, and faculty reputation
  • Student gratification, retention rate, and support services
  • Employment rate and graduate salary

Leaders in Education

UND students are prepared to be leaders in their field to motivate future generations.

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Department Contact
Woei Hung
Graduate Director
P 701.777.3486
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