Overview

Throughout the Instructional Design and Learning Technologies MA programme from University of Michigan - Dearborn you will embark on an in-depth exploration of instructional design principles, learning technology tools, and strategies to create effective educational experiences for diverse audiences.

Instructional design and learning technology professionals must have a diverse set of skills to excel. Your curriculum may include courses in instructional design, curriculum development, technological tools, content development, user experience design, data analysis, legal and ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivity, among many other subjects.

Where a Degree in Instructional Design Will Take You:

Professionals in this rapidly evolving field go by a variety of titles: instructional designer, educational technologist, and eLearning developer are just a few examples. But whatever title job postings use, you’ll find opportunities in private industry, business, K-12 educational organizations, colleges and universities, corporate training firms, health care institutions, and many other settings. You may become the go-to source for creating training materials, guide teams in adapting to new and emerging technologies, help your workplace get the most out of existing systems–and your responsibilities may constantly change to meet your employer’s needs.

Career opportunities:

Training and Development Manager
Instructional Coordinator
Training and Development Specialist

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research, Trends & Issues in Educational Technology

Survey of Educational Technology Tools

Teaching with Technology

Assistive Technology

Reading Diagnostics & Assessment

Learning & Classroom Assessment

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

36-48 credit hours

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Dearborn, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

3.0 GPA or higher on submitted transcripts

Three professional letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Valid state of Michigan teaching certificate if seeking the Educational Technology endorsement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28240 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28240 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15760 USD / year

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Living costs

Dearborn

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Where a Degree in Instructional Design Will Take You:

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dearborn

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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