This program prepares you to become an expert in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of instructional resources to improve learning and performance in multiple environments.

Designed for teachers and professionals who wish to apply technology and related software to the instructional process to other fields, this program includes: instructional design, computer-authoring tools, software selection and maintenance, information access and delivery systems, and knowledge and skills related to staff development.

Our alumni work as instructional designers/trainers in business, industry, healthcare, military, and post-secondary institutions; charged with training, development, and eLearning programs within their organizations. Others are practicing P-12 educators who wish to improve the quality of curriculum, instruction, and student learning through appropriate integration of technology into the classroom.

Admission Requirements

The following is required to be admitted to the Department of Instructional Design and Technology:

Graduate School application

Official transcripts from regionally-accredited institutions

Government-issued ID

GPA of 2.75 or more based on the 4-point scale in last 60 hours of college course work for those completing a master’s degree or in the last 30 graduate hours from a previously completed master’s degree.

*International applicants have additional requirements; visit this page to find out more.

Official transcripts

Students must submit official bachelor’s degree transcripts containing at least 60 credit hours of coursework and final grades. Any additional transcripts from college credit accumulated after the bachelor’s degree MUST be submitted if you will be using these credits for transfer credit or for last 60 GPA. Transcripts are considered official when they arrive in the Graduate Office in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution or are received through a secure electronic transcript service to gradinfo@emporia.edu.

Graduate School Tuition And Fees

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