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Online Instructional Design ProgramsOnline instructional design programs are a growing area in education and training settings. This area of study includes instructional design certification courses as well as masters and PhD degree programs. Instructional Design is also known as Instructional Systems Design (ISD). It is the practice of maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction and other learning experiences. It is the systematic process of creating or adapting instruction, Most institutions prepare students for graduate level programs in instructional design and technology. I.e. instructional design masters and instructional design PhD programs. Different schools use different titles for their programs, for example Computer Education, Educational Multimedia, Educational Technology, Instructional Design and Development, Instructional Technology, Instructional Systems, Instructional Systems Technology, Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation, Instructional Design and Technology, Instructional and Performance Technology, Learning Technologies.
Selected Instructional Technology Degree Programs
Northcentral University - Graduate
Jones International University
American InterContinental University
Locate Instructional Technology Degree Programs in your areaSearch for Online Instructional Design ClassesInstructional Design Education and TrainingTypically, instructional design programs are offered at the graduate level. This would be Master of Science (M. Sc.), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (M.Ed), Educational specialist (Ed .S) Doctor of Education (Ed .D), or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Very few programs have undergraduate or bachelors level programs. A few programs however do prepare students for instructional design certificate programs. Many programs will have a limit as to how long a student takes to complete a degree. If you are in a program too long, you may begin to lose credits or be required to retake some classes. Many programs can be completed on an average of two years if one is attending classes on a full time basis (2 to 4 classes depending on the program). Some programs require a thesis, practicum, comprehensive exam, masters research project or a combination of these requirements for graduation. Instructional Design CoursesWhile the actual courses in a program may vary, some classes that you may take would include: Instructional Theories, Needs Assessment, Instructional Analysis, Instructional Development, Evaluation and Assessment, and more. Each program listing varies but the idea is to cover all elements of ADDIE and other instructional design models. Instructional Design CareersGraduates of instructional design and technology degree programs can work in many fields such as teaching, educational administration, and curriculum development. Educational technology graduates also work in the private sector, as corporate training specialists. In addition, the fields of businesses and health care employ instructional technologists to train personnel in the latest developments in their field. Careers titles include the following: Writer, technical writer instructional systems specialist. senior instructional designer, trainer, e-learning instructional designer, project manager, and others. Expected Salary and Projected Career GrowthAccording to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics the incomes of graduates of campus and online instructional design programs vary widely depending on the job title. Curriculum designers earn a median salary of about $60,000 while corporate trainers earn around $92,000 a year. Simplyhired.com reports a salary averaging $59,000 as of 2011 with a range of $45,000 to $75,000. Teachers average about $53,000 annually while school administrators make over $82,000. In addition, many schools also provide salary bonuses for teachers or administrators who have completed a master's degree in educational technology. Online instructional design programs and educational technology programs
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Instructional Design ProgramsNorthcentral University - Graduate Jones International University American InterContinental University Online
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