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Concentrations:

• Learning Experience Designer: For those wishing to enter a career in the training and development sector of business, industry, non-profits, or government.
• Instructional Technology Specialist: For professionals charged with integrating interactive technologies into educational teaching environments. For certified K-12 teacher, you can expand your career opportunities by adding the Instructional Technology Specialist Endorsement.

Certifications:

• eLearning Specialist Certificate: For professionals charged with integrating interactive online technologies into both educational and professional training environments.
• Instructional Game Design Certificate: Learn the skills to design and develop successful instructional games in this 5-course certificate.

Required Courses (21 credits)

• IDT.550 Instructional Design
• IDT.551 Advanced ID
• IDT.560 Multimedia Productions
• IDT.570 Introduction to Website Development
• IDT.572 Introduction to Authoring
• IDT.575 Managing Multimedia Projects
• IDT.577 Advanced Authoring

Required Capstone Courses (One of the following 2 courses - 3-6 credits)

• IDT.590 Internship
• IDT.599 Thesis Internship requires a completed Affiliation Agreement before the start of the Internship.

Electives (choose three of the following)

• IDT.525 Gen AI in Context
• IDT.528 Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Realities
• IDT.530 Foundations of Visual Design for Learning
• IDT.535 Instructional Applications of Robotics
• IDT.540 Tech Planning Across the Curriculum
• IDT.542 Tech Applications for the Classroom
• IDT.546 Research in Instructional Technology (required for Thesis option)
• IDT.553 Gamification of Learning and Instruction
• IDT.555 Scenario-Based Learning
• IDT.556 Applying Theories of Learning to Interactive Technologies
• IDT.565 Leading Co-Located and Virtual Teams
• IDT.576 Advanced Authoring for Mobile Devices
• IDT.578 Advanced Authoring for Game Development
• IDT.579 Instructional Game Design
• IDT.581 Special Topics
• IDT.583 Social Media for eLearning
• IDT.584 Online Course Design
• IDT.585 eLearning Concepts and Techniques
• IDT.588 Learning Management System Administration
• IDT.598 General Transfer Course for Instructional Technology Approved course from another department Total 

Credits: 33 with internship option or 36 with thesis option

Required Courses (21 semester hours):

• IDT.540 Technology Planning Across the Curriculum
• IDT.542 Technology Applications for the Classroom
• IDT.546 Research in Instructional Technology
• IDT.550 Instructional Design
• IDT.551 Advanced Instructional Design
• IDT.560 Multimedia Productions
• IDT.570 Introduction to Website Development

Required Capstone Courses (One of the following 2 courses - 3-6 credits) 

• IDT.590 Internship
• IDT.599 Thesis Internship requires a completed Affiliation Agreement prior to the start of the Internship 

Electives (select 3 of the courses listed below - 9 hours) 

• IDT.525 Gen AI in Context
• IDT.548 Learning Analytics
• IDT.553 Gamification of Learn and Instruction
• IDT.555 Scenario-Based Learning
• IDT.565 Leading Co-Located and Virtual Teams
• IDT.572 Introduction to Authoring
• IDT.574 Advanced Authoring for Networks
• IDT.575 Managing Multimedia Projects
• IDT.577 Advanced Authoring
• IDT.578 Advanced Authoring for Game Development
• IDT.579 Instructional Game Development
• IDT.581 Special Topics
• IDT.583 Social Media for eLearning
• IDT.584 Online Course Design
• IDT.585 eLearning Concepts and Techniques
• IDT.588 Learning Management System Administration
• IDT.598 General Transfer Course for Instructional Technology Approved course from another department 

Total Credits: 33 with internship option or 36 with thesis option

• Theory, Research, and Practice: Apply principles of theory, research, and best practices to design training solutions
• Presentation Skills: Create and deliver effective presentations using a combination of text and mixed multimedia
• Training Design Skills: Determine the best methods to deliver training and design effective training for specific needs
• Technology Development Skills: Develop technology solutions using a variety of authoring and media software
• Team Work Skills: Use communication and project management skills to create training solutions effectively as a team

An individual with a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college, who earned an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale, may apply for admission to the MSIDT program. Admission requirements include:

• A completed application form for graduate studies at Commonwealth University
• $35 application fee
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• A one to two-page essay describing the applicant's interest in instructional technology

International applicants must complete a separate application form for the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 570 on the TOEFL is required for admission to the program.

An individual may begin taking courses in the MSIDT program on a part-time basis prior to admission, but completion of such courses does not guarantee admission.

You can only apply for a graduate assistantship once you've been admitted to the M.S. Instructional Design and Technology program.

• Spring 2025 GA Positions: All admission application materials must be submitted by Thursday, October 31, to be eligible for consideration.

Persons who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university may become degree candidates and proceed to the master's degree by completing a minimum of 33 – 36 semester hours of coursework concluding in either an internship or master's thesis. All courses are 3 semester hours unless otherwise indicated.

• Q: What degree is needed to be admitted?
  A: This program is the perfect complement to any undergraduate major. Whether you majored in Business, Communications, or English - you’d be a great fit!
• Q: How is the program delivered?
  A: Coursework is delivered 100% online. Synchronous classes meet once or twice weekly for 15 weeks in the spring and fall semesters. Summer session courses are online or hybrid for 6 or 12-week sessions.
• Q: How long does it take to complete the program?
  A: Full-time students can complete the program in a year and a half. Part-time students generally complete in two years.
• Q: What career options can I pursue with this degree?
  A: Your career options will be varied - but you’ll be in high demand! Recent alumni have accepted positions as a Learning Experience Designer (Amazon), Instructional Designer (Mackin Talent), Global Learning Expert (SAP), Learning and Development Specialist (WhatsApp), and Learning and Development Consultant (Verizon).
• Q: When can I start?
  A: Applications are accepted for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
• Q: Do I need to take the GRE in order to apply?
  A. No - the GRE is not required for admission.