In the latest U.S. News and World Report, our Instructional Systems Technology program earned the #3 spot in the Best Online Master’s in Education rankings.
M.S.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology (Residential or Online)
Design effective instructional materials and implement effective strategies for workplace learning and performance improvement.
This degree provides you with an in-depth introduction to analyzing, developing and evaluating educational tools, programs and systems to be used in education or training settings. This 36-minimum-credit-hour program includes coursework, an optional internship, and a year-long studio project conducted under faculty supervision.
The Residential program is delivered as a studio program where student teams work under faculty mentorship on a year-long project sharing workspace in the Master’s Studio. You’ll be able to apply what you learn in foundation courses while gaining real-world experience during your capstone project.
In addition to completion of all course work, you are required to submit a professional portfolio profiling your skills, abilities, and achievements.
Starting Semester
Deadline
Fall
Aug 6
Spring
Dec 1
Summer
Apr 23
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
Completed online application that includes:
Personal statement
Resume (required from international students only)
Two letters of recommendation
GRE scores are required
only if applicant does not have a degree from an accredited U.S. institution
Minimum 79 TOEFL score
or minimum 6.5 IELTS score
or minimum 115 Duolingo score (international students only)
*Does not include all fees, which will vary depending on the number of credits enrolled. Find more information and calculate your expected costs at
Student Central.
Below is a list of potential resources for graduate students.
Note: graduate assistantships are generally intended for students studying and working on the Bloomington campus.
Visit
Student Central for information about
financial assistance.
Consult your employer about the availability of
tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance
programs.
Active duty military, veterans, and military
families should visit the
Center for Veteran and Military Students
to take full advantage of available financial assistance and
educational benefits.
A degree in instructional systems technology has applications not just in educational settings, but in corporations, government, military, and nonprofit organizations.
As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to solve instructional problems and to tackle human performance issues, from training factory workers to use new equipment to developing a change management plan for introducing new management practices in a global company
