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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Meet Patti
"Life is too short for a boring career,” says Patti Bertolino, who spent more than 25 years in the corporate sector. She says her master’s degree in instructional design gave her a deeper understanding of her passion: making learning fun for everyone.
Meet Robert
Robert Hart says earning a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology helped him pivot to a rewarding career, increase his salary, and secure a role created specifically for him by an employer who valued his degree. “Without Purdue Global, I would have been on the outside looking in,” he says.
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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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Career Opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, national long-term job growth for training and development managers is expected to grow between 2022 and 2032. Job growth for instructional coordinators is also expected to increase in the same period.
The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology can prepare you to pursue professions focused on design, development, and evaluation of educational and informational programs and instructional materials.
Average Salary
Range
Job Growth
In Your State
Instructional Coordinators
Curriculum and Instructional Designers / Developers
Director of Instruction/Curriculum Specialists
Training and Development Managers
Training and Development Specialists
General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. The skills and employers mentioned are a representation of the hiring needs within the labor market generated by Lightcast and may change over time. There can be no guarantee that any listed employer is or will be hiring in the future or will hire a Purdue Global graduate. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control. The default state is Indiana for those outside of the U.S.
Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
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 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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