Become a Master in Instructional Design and Technology
Instructional Design and Technology
Designing Learning for a Changing World
College of Business
Location: Online
Degree Type: Graduate
Doane’s Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) is a comprehensive online, 30-credit hour program that prepares students for careers in designing effective, innovative, and accessible instruction (online, distance, and classroom) within business and education.
The program focuses on instructional design that addresses the needs of learners in an engaging, human-centered, and goal-oriented experience, aligning learning tasks, resources, and systems of support to create learning solutions. At the forefront is consideration of the user experience and the science of learning.
Students will gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices of instructional design as well as the technological tools and techniques needed to create accessible, cutting-edge learning experiences. Students enrolled in Doane’s IDT program will become part of a supportive community of reflective practitioners who share a passion for innovation and life-long learning.
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Certificate in Instructional Design
Faculty and Staff
Admissions Requirements
- Doane University requires an official transcript
- The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology program requires previous completion of a Bachelor's degree
- There is a $50 application fee
Career Paths
Instructional Coordinators
2018 Median Pay: $64,450 per year
Job Outlook: +11% from 2016-2026
Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop educational material, implement it with teachers and principals and assess its effectiveness.
Training and Development Managers
2018 Median Pay: $111,340 per year
Job Outlook: +10% from 2016-2026
Training and development managers oversee staff and plan, direct and coordinate programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of an organization’s employees.
Instructional Designers and Technologists
2018 Median Pay: $64,450 per year
Job Outlook: +12% from 2016-2026
Instructional designers and technologists develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in and applying instructional technology.
Distance Learning Coordinators
2018 Median Pay: $82,850 per year
Job Outlook: +12% from 2016-2026
Distance learning coordinators organize the day-to-day operations of distance learning programs and schedule courses.
Instructional Coordinators
2018 Median Pay: $64,450 per year
Job Outlook: +12% from 2016-2026
Instructional coordinators develop instructional material, coordinate educational content and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Includes educational consultants and specialists and instructional material directors.
Skills Development
71% of recent graduates (2022 and 2023) say they use more analytical, creative, and effective thinking skills when considering issues and problems.
71% of recent graduates (2022 and 2023) say they communicate in a manner that is more purposeful, context appropriate, and conveys a clear message.
86% of recent graduates (2022 and 2023) say they are better able to articulate the knowledge and skills needed for future personal and professional development.
Job Placement
86% of graduates in 2002 & 2023 were not seeking employment (i.e., they are employed, in graduate school, etc.)
Jobs of recent graduates (2022 and 2023):
- Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
- Math Teacher
- Technology Teacher
- Term Conversion Senior Associate
Places of Employment for recent graduates (2022 and 2023):
- Bellevue Public Schools
- Allstate Insurance Company
- Millard Public Schools
- Chelsea School District
2022 and 2023 graduates will work in Nebraska and Michigan
The Doane Difference
When asked, "what one thing significantly helped your ability to complete your Doane experience?" students responded:
- "Affordable tuition and flexible online courses meant I could participate on my own time."
- "The teachers in the IDT program. They were knowledgeable and thoughtful when helping throughout the courses."
- "Doane's flexible/asynchronous schedule worked well with my work plans."
Jennifer Osterman
In the instructional design & technology (IDT) program, students dive into a rich mix of ideas and perspectives to address diverse learning needs and real-world challenges within business and education. They'll engage with a community of learners coming from business, education, healthcare, sports sciences, and more, to explore how instructional design intersects with and informs various fields.
Students will find themselves in a dynamic learning environment where the broad range of perspectives and experiences enrich every discussion. This exposure helps them think creatively and develop innovative solutions for different learning needs that are effective across multiple contexts. One IDT student drew on these opportunities to redesign an under-staffed school system’s music program and increased curriculum consistency across school sites. Another student designed and implemented a multifaceted leadership development program for a retail business chain to increase opportunities for leaders seeking to advance in their careers.
Our IDT program emphasizes the interconnectedness of disciplines to create human-centered learning and development experiences. IDT highlights the integration of design, technology, pedagogy/andragogy, data analytics, accessibility, and design thinking, showing how different disciplines come together.
Students will see how instructional design connects to diverse industries, preparing them to collaborate effectively in diverse professional environments. We focus on how IDT principles apply broadly, helping students build bridges between different domains and work seamlessly across sectors. As one example, an IDT student collaborated with learners from different disciplines to redesign a middle school library to improve traffic flow, make resources more relevant and accessible to students, and encourage both student and instructor engagement and collaboration.
Learners in IDT gain hands-on experience designing accessible, inclusive and innovative learning solutions. Our program prepares students to solve real-world problems by applying instructional design strategies that meet the needs of a rapidly evolving world. Whether it's to create global training programs or gain skills in working with digital learning tools for the classroom, our program offers a variety of hands-on learning experiences.
One IDT student collaborated with a local non-profit to create an LMS-based learning program to support immigrant women with their small business ownership goals and the development of English language proficiency.
In the instructional design & technology (IDT) program, students dive into a rich mix of ideas and perspectives to address diverse learning needs and real-world challenges within business and education. They'll engage with a community of learners coming from business, education, healthcare, sports sciences, and more, to explore how instructional design intersects with and informs various fields.
Students will find themselves in a dynamic learning environment where the broad range of perspectives and experiences enrich every discussion. This exposure helps them think creatively and develop innovative solutions for different learning needs that are effective across multiple contexts. One IDT student drew on these opportunities to redesign an under-staffed school system’s music program and increased curriculum consistency across school sites. Another student designed and implemented a multifaceted leadership development program for a retail business chain to increase opportunities for leaders seeking to advance in their careers.
Our IDT program emphasizes the interconnectedness of disciplines to create human-centered learning and development experiences. IDT highlights the integration of design, technology, pedagogy/andragogy, data analytics, accessibility, and design thinking, showing how different disciplines come together.
Students will see how instructional design connects to diverse industries, preparing them to collaborate effectively in diverse professional environments. We focus on how IDT principles apply broadly, helping students build bridges between different domains and work seamlessly across sectors. As one example, an IDT student collaborated with learners from different disciplines to redesign a middle school library to improve traffic flow, make resources more relevant and accessible to students, and encourage both student and instructor engagement and collaboration.
Learners in IDT gain hands-on experience designing accessible, inclusive and innovative learning solutions. Our program prepares students to solve real-world problems by applying instructional design strategies that meet the needs of a rapidly evolving world. Whether it's to create global training programs or gain skills in working with digital learning tools for the classroom, our program offers a variety of hands-on learning experiences.
One IDT student collaborated with a local non-profit to create an LMS-based learning program to support immigrant women with their small business ownership goals and the development of English language proficiency.
