Instructional Design and Technology, M.S.
Instructional Design and Technology, M.S.
You’re a curious, creative problem-solver who finds joy in improving how people learn. Now, you can help learners make meaningful connections through the effective use of technology, instructional design, and learning theory in A&M-Texarkana’s Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) program.
The A&M-Texarkana IDT program is a 100% online degree program that prepares you to design effective, engaging learning experiences for students of any age. You’ll learn how to analyze your learners’ specific needs, create instructional strategies to meet them, and develop digital and multimedia learning tools. You’ll also learn how to evaluate learning outcomes across varieties of settings.
In the IDT program, you’re not just spending time in online classes or coursework. You’ll gain hands-on experience creating authentic instructional materials and building a professional portfolio, offering you a degree that delivers practical skills and career-ready competencies.
Program Information
Degree Name: Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Degree Type: Graduate
Format: 100% Online
Credit Hours: 30
Catalog: Program Requirements
Questions: 903-223-3000
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Create. Innovate. Lead Learning.
A&M-Texarkana offers you a flexible, career-focused approach to advanced education backed by the prestige of the Texas A&M-System. The IDT program is designed for working professionals like you who want a flexible, rigorous pathway to career advancement.
As a competency-based program, you progress by demonstrating real skills and applying theory to authentic instructional challenges. Along the way, you’ll build a professional portfolio and graduate ready to lead learning initiatives across education, healthcare, government, and corporate settings.
Program Highlights
Competency-Based, Skills-Driven Learning
You’ll progress through the program by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies aligned to professional instructional design practice. Any assessments focus on real-world projects and design artifacts.
100% Online for the Working Professional
You can complete the A&M-Texarkana IDT program 100% online allowing you to balance life, career, and graduate study. You can finish in as little as one year, depending on your pace and prior experience.
Practical Curriculum with Real-World Impact
The IDT curriculum combines learning theory, instructional design frameworks, multimedia development, learning management systems (LMS), and data-informed evaluation. You’ll graduate with both the conceptual knowledge and a strong, professional portfolio to advance your career, continuing to impact all levels of learners.
Instructional Design and Technology, M.S. FAQ's
How is a competency-based program different from a traditional graduate program?
Instead of focusing primarily on time spent in class, competency-based learning emphasizes what you can do. You advance by demonstrating mastery through performance-based assessments that reflect real instructional design work.
Who is this program designed for?
The IDT program is ideal for educators, trainers, instructional designers, corporate learning professionals, and anyone involved in designing or improving learning experiences across K–12, higher education, healthcare, government, or corporate environments.
What will I graduate with besides a degree?
You’ll graduate with a portfolio of applied instructional design projects, hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools and frameworks, and the skills needed to lead learning and performance improvement initiatives.
What career opportunities are available to me with an Instructional Design and Technology degree?
There are many career paths available to you with this degree! You can pursue roles like Instructional Designer, Instructional Coordinator/Director, eLearning Developer, Curriculum Developer, Training Manager, and Educational Technologist. You can work across education in K-12 and Higher Education and corporate training, healthcare, government, and EdTech Companies.
What are the admissions requirements for the program?
You will need:
• Baccalaureate degree
• Minimum of cumulative 3.00 GPA or 3.00 GPA in last 60 hours of undergraduate degree program
• Letter of interest and commitment
• Interview
• Current Resume
Admissions requirements must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the designated deadline of first semester enrollment.
For more information, contact: Dr. Kevin Williams; (903) 223-3028; kevin.williams@tamut.edu