Online Master's Degree in Instructional Design and Technology
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Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology Overview
It’s time to earn your master’s degree. Move your instructional design and technology career forward and be ready to make an impact on diverse learners in a wide range of settings.
- Focus on the design, development, and evaluation of instructional materials and programs, and the use of technology in the delivery of educational services.
- Customize your instructional design degree with the adults concentration — ideal for careers in corporate, military, or nonprofit training environments.
- Learn from faculty who are experienced instructional designers and instructional technologists.
- Incorporate active, applied learning experiences that help you master technical, pedagogical, and project and program management skills.
- Gain the expertise to create innovative curricula that meets the needs of a changing society as well as new generations of students.
- Build skills and knowledge you can apply right away if you currently work in the field.
Academic Alliances to Expand Your Teaching Opportunities
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is pleased to announce a partnership with Promise Opens Doors, an organization that offers an online certificate program for educators interested in working abroad and helping others learn English.
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At this time, residents of Kentucky may not enroll in the online Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology. See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Core courses in the master’s in instructional design and technology teach development skills in the areas of technology, pedagogy, and management principles and practices.
Concentrations
In addition to the core courses, you will focus your instructional design and technology courses on working with adults. You'll have the opportunity to review design and development models, technology, pedagogy, and management principles and practices used in instructional design in corporations, the military, and nonprofit training environments.
Sample Courses
- Foundations of Instructional Technology
- Instructional Design
- Needs Assessment and Evaluation in Education and Training
- Academic Integrity and Scholarly Writing
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Can you describe a time when you designed or revised a curriculum to improve instructional outcomes? What process did you follow, and how did you measure its effectiveness?
- How do you integrate technology into your teaching/training to enhance student learning?
- How do you differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Instructional Design
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Curriculum Development
- Project Management
- Educational Technologies
- Pedagogy
- Communication
- Research
- Writing
- Planning
- Presentations
- Training And Development
- Program Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who have terminal degrees
Faculty publications in 2024–2025
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.
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