Instructional Technology, M.S.

The Master of Science in Instructional Technology (MIT) accelerated program is a STEM degree that prepares students for variety of roles in business and industry, human services, health institutions, higher education, government, military, and public and private K-12 education, including:

• Instructional design and development
• Instructional delivery systems and implementation
• Assessment, evaluation and research
• Materials and media development/production
• Program management and organizational development
• Emerging and innovative technologies such as AI and VR
• Data analytics and ROI of training 

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The nationally ranked Master of Science in Instructional Technology (MIT) is designed for professionals in any field interested in a career in the $110 billion educational technology industry, a unique intersection of learning, design and technology.

The program weaves together educational and applied psychology, instructional systems design, computer science, systems theory and communication theory for a unique degree that leads to sought-after positions.

The MIT program, first introduced in 1998, offers outstanding faculty, a strong academic program and access to the best, most current technology. MIT courses are offered fully online through interactive and engaging formats. Applied learning opportunities include working with multiple clients throughout the program in coursework, internships and a capstone project, enabling MIT students to develop a professional portfolio of work prior to graduation.

Students from diverse fields plan programs that are consistent with their long-range academic and professional goals. In addition, the MIT program is directed toward preparing students to function in a variety of roles to be performed in a broad range of settings, including business and industry, human services, health institutions, higher education, government, military, and public and private K-12 education.

Upon completion of the graduate program in Instructional Technology, graduates will be professionals who are able to:

• Communication & Instructional Design: Communicate effectively to convey information and facilitate meaningful dialogues with stakeholders and subject matter experts in various instructional design contexts.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Develop advanced collaboration and leadership skills to effectively build and manage professional relationships, teams, and work groups within various instructional design environments. 
• Project Management: Utilize project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage instructional design projects, ensuring timely and successful completion while adapting to changing conditions.
• Instructional Design: Develop mastery in instructional design models, processes, and techniques and enhance the ability to apply these to design, develop, and align instructional content with desired learning outcomes. 
• Learning Sciences: Apply learning sciences to create experiences that optimize learning and performance outcomes.
• Performance Improvement: Analyze organizational performance gaps, design effective solutions, and implement performance improvement strategies.
• Change Management: Examine change impact, assess risks and resistance, and design effective organizational change strategies.
• Data & Analytics: Collect, analyze, interpret, and visualize data to enable evidence-based decision-making in instructional design.
• Technology Application: Apply advanced techniques and tools to create effective learning solutions.