Instructional Design Programs (MS, Advanced Certificate)

Design for learning in the digital age, from academic and government to business and health care sectors.

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What You’ll Learn

The degree in instructional design prepares students to develop, design, implement, and assess a wide variety of multimedia instructional materials.

You’ll learn about educational technology, digital literacy, differentiation, applications of learning theories, and assessment, paired with electives in select disciplines, culminating in a capstone project.

Curriculum

Delivery Mode:

  • 100% online

Learn how humans learn, and how to design instructional environments that remain flexible for the needs of individuals while meeting concrete goals.

The Instructional Design program will give you experience using and adapting a range of instructional technology for diverse learner needs – and offers master’s students the chance to pursue customized capstone projects in their specialty fields.

Curriculum (MS)
Curriculum (Advanced Certificate)

Career Outlook

Our program is geared to fulfill the rising demand for high quality instruction across a range of career fields including:

  • Academics
  • Health care providers
  • Governments
  • Nonprofits
  • And more

Instructional designers create learning experiences that are engaging, visually attractive, and memorable so the workforce continuous to learn and grow. Learn more about Instructional Design Careers

  • Application Process

    All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.

    1. Determine your applicant type
    2. Submit application
    3. Request all official transcripts
    4. Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
    5. International applicants must also submit international materials

  • Deadlines

    Fall Semester: July 15
    Spring Semester: December 15
    Summer Semester: April 15

    Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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  • Applied Practice

    Instructional Designers solve problems. During the capstone experience, students work closely with a mentor to address and solve real-world problems in government, health care, business, or another field tailored to student interests.

  • Financing Your Education

    Learn more about scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.

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Program Contact

Christian Wilkins, EdD
(585) 395-5548

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Complete our multi-part application with the Center for Graduate Studies.

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