Kaplan University’s Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs, materials, and media in K-12, higher education, and corporate and military environments. Our program is designed to help you develop skills you can use to create new curricula to meet the demands of a changing society and the needs of new generations of students. Whether you are interested in pursuing a new career or a higher-level position, a master’s degree from Kaplan University could help you keep up with the advancing instructional technology field.*

 Program Highlights 

The program’s core courses teach design and development skills in the areas of technology, pedagogy, and management principles and practices. In addition, you can choose to further focus your studies in public and private learning environments, educational institutions, and corporate and military contexts by choosing a specialization that best fits your career goals. Faculty members who are practicing professionals in the field will guide you as you:
  • Design, develop, and implement instructional materials and solutions that both integrate learning technology and align with learning outcomes.
  • Analyze learning contexts to develop appropriate, workable instructional solutions.
  • Plan, manage, lead, and evaluate instructional design and technology projects and programs.
  • Apply current research and theory to the practice of instructional design and learning technology integration.

 Specializations in the Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology 

In addition to the core courses, you can choose one of two specialization areas: K-12 or adult learning. The adult learning specialization is further divided into two sub-specializations that address higher education institutions and organizations such as corporate, nonprofit, and military training environments, where the learning contexts are significantly different.
    Focus on the design and development of new curricula to meet the demands of a changing society, new technologies, and the needs of new generations of students in public and private educational institutions.
    Study the design and practice of effective online curriculum, as well as multimedia development and implementation, to prepare to meet the demand for instructional designers, instructional technologists, and media developers in higher education.
    Review design and development models, technology, pedagogy, and management principles and practices used in instructional design in corporations, the military, and nonprofit training environments.

 Curriculum for the Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology 

    Courses Credits
    Educational Psychology 4
    Foundations of Instructional Technology 5
    Instructional Design 5
    Needs Assessment and Evaluation in Education and Training 5
    Research in Instructional Technology 5
    Project Management and Implementation in Education and Training 5
    Courses Credits
    Specialization Courses 21
    Courses Credits
    Using Technology—Applications in the Content Areas 4
    Instructional Technologies Infrastructure 6
    Technology Enhanced Learning Environments—K–12 6
    Design of Online Instruction in K–12 Environments 5
    Courses Credits
    Effective Online Instruction—Design and Practice 5
    Design and Development Tools 5
    Multimedia Development and Implementation 5
    Design of Learning Environments 6
    Courses Credits
    Developing Instructional Materials 5
    Design and Development Tools 5
    Multimedia Development and Implementation 5
    Design of Learning Environments 6
    Total Program Requirements 50

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

The program is designed to help you develop practical competencies in instructional technology design and tools, pedagogy, and management that could apply to a wide variety of careers in educational institutions and corporate, nonprofit, government, and military organizations including: instructional designer, curriculum developer or coordinator, trainer, learning and development specialist or manager, project manager, or instructional technology specialist.

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If you already have applicable experience or course credits earned at another institution, you may qualify for transfer credit that can be applied toward your master's degree requirements at Kaplan University. Transfer credits could save you time and money, allowing you to earn your master's degree faster. Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for details about our transfer of credit policy.

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Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$385.00
Total program requirements50
Total cost of tuition$19,250.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.