Why Earn Your Instructional Design Degree at Saint Leo University?
The College of Education & Social Services' online MS in Instructional Design provides an advanced study in the systematic design of instruction. By earning a Master's in Instructional Design you will be able to effectively balance family, work and your studies while taking your career to the next level.
The dynamic instructional design masters online program prepares you to design, develop, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective instructional experiences for a variety of settings, including corporate training, military, adult learning, and higher education.
Courses are guided by professional standards in the field, the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI) focus on the development of specialized skills to develop curricula for the 21st century learner.
The Master of Science in Instructional Design is a dynamic online program of study that prepares students for career opportunities in this field to design, develop, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective instructional experiences for a variety of settings, including corporate training, military, adult learning, and higher education.
Learning Experience:
Online
Est. Time to Complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
36 hours
Master's in Instructional Design Program Details
The MS instructional design program courses are guided by professional standards in the field and focus on the development of skills and specialized experiences in the areas of instructional design, learning theory, and relevant technology in order to be able to develop curricula for the twenty-first-century learner.
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Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
Instructional design students enjoy plenty of engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, as well as exciting departmental events.
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What are the benefits of earning your instructional design degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Taking online classes has afforded me the opportunity to learn while maintaining a job. They give me some flexibility to study at times that work more cohesively with my schedule and allow me to utilize resources such as the library 24 hours a day.
Bentley Streat | Hayes, VA
Are education centers near you offering instructional design degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
What skills you will learn?
- Use foundational knowledge and conceptual framework in order to design instruction;
- Apply adult learning theory to course development for teaching/learning;
- Use effective models from communication theory to enhance the ID process;
- Use research-based practices to inform instructional strategy;
- Design, develop, implement, and evaluate instruction for a variety of settings;
- Develop a variety of instructional strategies and skills to be used in the design process;
- Effectively use instructional technology and media for teaching and learning;
- Evaluate training and instruction to ensure efficient and effective instruction and course improvement; and
- Apply the ID process to solve real-world situations.
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What can you do with a Master's in Instructional Design?
Instructional design is used to create education and training programs for schools, private companies, government and military agencies. If you're interested in developing materials to help others learn, and you have an aptitude for technology, you may find new career opportunities in the following areas:
- Instructional designer and developer
- Curriculum specialist or coordinator
- Instructional specialist or coordinator
- Corporate trainer
- Learning strategies director
- Project manager
- Educational consultant
What are the top instructional design degree jobs?
| Career | Growth | Salary |
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| Instructional coordinator | 10% (As fast as average) | $66,970 per year |
| Training & development specialist | 11% (Faster than average) | $62,700 per year |
| Training & development manager | 11% (Faster than average) | $115,640 per year |
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020.
College of Education & Social Services
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Saint Leo University’s College of Education and Social Services couples a transformative liberal arts tradition with highly specialized training in the education and social services fields. Through close faculty mentorships, practical field internships, and applied learning experiences, we prepare students for careers in education, social work, criminal justice, and human services. Our faculty remain active in their respective fields as researchers and practitioners, giving students close access to a wealth of real-world knowledge and experience.
With the ever-changing needs of today's students, we provide flexible degree programs. These include programs at University Campus and education centers with evening and weekend options, as well as online offerings. These degree programs are grooming the next generation of educators and social service specialists—a new breed of professionals with the talent and resolve to make a difference in the world.
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