Instructional Design and Technology (MA)

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is a 2-year program that prepares students to design, develop, and deliver high-quality training and educational programs. The program offers three tracks: e-Learning, Educational Technology, and Instructional Systems, and emphasizes the science and art of designing effective and engaging training and educational programs. Graduates are prepared for a variety of career opportunities in education, business, and industry, with high demand and earning potential in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Arts (MA) in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is a 2-year program designed to prepare students to analyze, design, and deliver high-quality training, education, and professional development programs. The program offers three tracks:

• e-Learning Track: Focuses on designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality e-learning materials for in-service and pre-service teachers, as well as online trainers for both fully online and blended learning environments.
• Educational Technology Track: Designed for classroom teachers who want to enhance their technical skills, integrate technology into the curriculum, and develop leadership skills to become site-based technology coordinators in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
• Instructional Systems Track: Targets prospective and practicing instructional designers, training specialists, and training directors/managers in business, industry, government, or other settings where training, professional development, and lifelong learning occur.
The program emphasizes the science and art of designing innovative, effective, and engaging training and educational programs. Students will:
• Link research to design.
• Implement strategies to improve education, training, and job performance.
• Assess learning needs.
• Design and implement innovative learning tools and experiences.
• Evaluate the impact of those tools on learning.

Careers:

The MA in Instructional Design and Technology prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in education, business, and industry. Some potential career paths include:

• Course Developer or Designer
• Distance Learning Director or Educator
• Instructional/Multimedia Designer
• Learning Systems Analyst
• Technology Coordinator/Integration Specialist
• Training Specialist, Manager, or Director
• Technology Instructional Coach

Other:

• UCF's MA in Instructional Design and Technology was ranked as the No.
• There are over 5,000 instructional designer job openings across the United States, and the industry demands keep growing.
• The demand for instructional designers is expected to grow 6 percent through 2029.
• Instructional designers earn an annual average salary of $66K.
• The program offers four graduate certificates that can be earned without taking additional credit hours, increasing marketability by expanding specialized knowledge in the field.
• The program is available fully online, offering flexibility and convenience.