Overview
Become a Valuable Asset to Your Organization as a Remote Learning Expert
Trevecca offers only Master of Science in instructional design and technology degree in Middle Tennessee
Living during a global pandemic means that employees with digital skills are needed now more than ever. Schools, universities, corporations, financial institutions, health care organizations, governmental agencies and other industries have transitioned much of their daily activities to the internet. Considering the unpredictability of COVID-19, many of these organizations will likely stay active on digital platforms indefinitely. Experts in remote learning, digital technology and instructional design will have a great opportunity for the foreseeable future to fill positions that demand their skills and education in a variety of professional settings.
Trevecca’s Master of Science in instructional design and technology equips graduates to assume these crucial roles on teams in multiple industries. Our program is the only one of its kind offered currently in Middle Tennessee. Graduates learn skills such as programming, animation/simulation, methods of training and course delivery and designing effective instruction.
From building academic courses for the classroom to designing training seminars for the workplace, the instructional design and technology degree applies to multiple disciplines and work environments. Versatile and practical, this program offers an education that’s both relevant and timely.
Here’s what to expect:
- Apply instructional design methods to build global solutions to create impactful and engaging online programs in education or corporate training
- Gain hands-on experience in the capstone course by developing a training module or an online course
- Intern with corporate, health care or education industries for the capstone project
- Use open education resources
- Complete in 15 months
- 100 percent online format is convenient and flexible; learn at your own pace
- Benefit from the cohort model: learn alongside a group of other online classmates working toward similar goals
In this program, students develop dynamic environments that engage learners’ interaction with images, words, videos, animations and games and use the latest research trends and issues in instructional design and technology to design and facilitate effective learning experiences. Students also craft reliable and valid digital learning assessments and create products to solve instructional problems through the use of various technologies.
Core Classes
Instructional Design
IDT-5000
Course is an introduction to the instructional design process with a focus on developing instructional goals, objectives and assessment outcomes. Learners will investigate the various elements that should be considered in the design process such as: needs assessment, common instructional problems, learner characteristics, task analysis, content sequencing, instructional strategies, instructional delivery, evaluation instruments, instructional resources (media selection), formative evaluation, and summative evaluation.
Course Hours: 3
Copyright Laws for Online Learning and Development
IDT-5010
Course will teach the basics of copyright laws, fair use guidelines, and ADA compliance regulations relevant to the design process. Learners will investigate the idea of intellectual property as it applies to businesses and organizations. The goal is to provide learners with a practical framework for analyzing copyright issues that they encounter in their professional work. This course will use real life examples—some of them quite complex—to help learners get used to the systematic analysis of copyright problems in course design. This course is intentionally a step toward bridging the gulf that is often perceived between desirable educational practice and legal permissible activities.
Course Hours: 3
Issues in Instructional Design and Technology Integration
IDT-5020
Course is designed to examine how technology can facilitate instructional practices. Students will explore instructional software, online resources, and synchronous and asynchronous methods in technology mediation. Learners will study variables that affect adult learning, techniques for stimulating and sustaining student motivation, and how to reinforce learning to a global audience.
Course Hours: 3
Emerging Trends in Instructional Technology and Simulations
IDT-5030
Course involves the exploration of games and simulations. This includes the evaluation, design, and infusion of games and simulations in instructional settings. Students will create a process for using multimedia and visual basic applications for developing instructional materials, presentations, and games.
Course Hours: 3
Computer Based Instruction & Design for Learning
IDT-5100
Course provides an application of instructional design principles for the creation of computer-based instruction; emphasis on use of authoring and scripting systems to create instructional software.
Course Hours: 3
Project Management in Instructional Design and Technology Integration
IDT-5110
Course examines the project management phase of the instructional design process. Learners will develop a plan and work in teams to complete “real world” projects that will include a template for design of a specific environment.
Course Hours: 3
Ethics and Culture Models for Learning Design
IDT-5120
Course provides an opportunity to apply various learning principles into practice in online design. Students have an opportunity to investigate their faith in which learning design takes place, considering the interplay between content experts or subject matter experts and design methodology.
Course Hours: 3
Interactive and Digital Tools for Learning
IDT-5130
Course focuses on the design and development of various forms of interactive instructional media to support learning. This course will provide experiences in investigating, designing, developing and integrating a variety of interactive instructional media and mobile devices.
Course Hours: 3
Evaluation and Assessment Strategy
IDT-5200
Course will focus on the effective course/program evaluation and assessment methods, theories, and applications in instructional design and technology.
Course Hours: 3
Instructional Design Capstone
IDT-5210
Couse will demonstrate the mastery of content through a practicum or significant project adapted to the professional requirements of instructional design. After a thorough process of feedback and revision, students are required to present their final ePortfolios or build a course to showcase their work and demonstrate achievement of program competencies.
Course Hours: 3
Program Details
Total Credit Hours
30
Program Length
15 months
Mode
100 percent online
Locations/Modes
Online
We want to make earning your degree as easy as possible. Trevecca’s Master of Science in instructional design and technology program is 100 percent online. We know that life is hectic, and you may not have time to attend class on campus. Targeted toward the busy working professional, this degree is offered one class at a time, any time—24/7. Classes are taught online through our learning management system, Blackboard.
And when we say the degree is entirely online, we mean it. With the way our program is structured, you never have to step foot on campus—not even once!
With our online degree programs, you can expect the same level of quality and rigor that Trevecca has provided students since 1901. Our online students also benefit from a cohort model, where students begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other online classmates working toward similar goals.
Outcomes/Careers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 182,000 instructional design positions exist in the United States, with an estimated 11,500 more positions to be added by 2028. This segment of the workforce is expected to grow 6 percent, which outpaces other education, training and library jobs by 2 percent and all total occupations by 1 percent.
From classrooms to boardrooms, there’s great demand for those with instructional design and technology skills. Across industries—including schools, universities, banking, health care, government and more—employers are seeking instructional designers to equip their teams with the tools needed to succeed. Today’s increasingly digital workforce—combined with the reality of social distancing amid a global pandemic—places high demand for digital alternatives to tasks and training once primarily provided in-person.
Professionals with remote learning skills and expertise earned through the Master of Science in instructional design and technology will be poised to step into these positions with confidence. They may transition to a new career or industry or may further their current professional paths as classroom teachers, university professors, human resources officers or training and development executives.
Potential job opportunities include:
- Instructional developer
- Instructional designer
- e-learning designer
- Technical training specialist
- Product developer
- Project manager
- Learning experience designer
- Learning architect
- Curriculum developer
- Training specialist
- Technical training specialist
- Online course developer
- Tech course developer
- Trainer, information technology
- Instructional technologist
- Instructional coordinator
- Management analyst
- Design consultant
- Classroom teacher
- University professor
- Educational support professional or supervisor (district level)
- School administrator
- Corporate trainer and developer
- Human resources executive (corporate training and development)
- Training and development manager
- Training and development specialist
Financial Aid & Costs
How much will it cost?
| Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length | Tuition Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| $463/credit hour | 30 | 15 months | $13,890 |
*$50 fee assessed per course. Books are not included.
Is it worth the money?
Holding a master's degree often leads to higher pay and more opportunities for advancement within your field!
How am I going to pay for it?
- Federal loans are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
- Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
- Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
- Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
- Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
- For military benefits, find out more by visiting our military page or contacting MilitaryHelp@trevecca.edu.
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!). No GRE or GMAT scores required
Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here! - Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution
Admissions Requirements
- Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy
- 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Completion of a college-level math course with grade of C or better
- Completion of a college-level English course with grade of C or better
- Provide a photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)
Not sure if you meet the admissions requirements? We’re here to help! Fill out the form to be connected with an enrollment counselor who will walk with you every step of the way during the admissions process.