Overview

University of Massachusetts Boston’s MEd Program in Instructional Design offers a practical master’s degree that is ideal for career professionals engaged in the education, training, and development of adult learners in the work place. This multi-disciplinary academic program provides students with a dynamic learning process through a comprehensive course of study that gives equal importance to both the planning and the delivery of adult instruction.

Career opportunities

Applications of instructional design can be seen today in business and industry; in schools and colleges, government agencies, and the military; in health care organizations, religious institutions, and professional societies.

Learning outcomes

Using the principles and practices of adult education, the program’s theoretical and applied courses concentrate in three areas:

Building a foundation and conceptual framework for the instructional design process
Developing instructional strategies and skills to facilitate adult learning
Using educational media and technology to enhance learning

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Adult as Learner
Communication Theory and Practice
Using Primary Research for Evidence-Based Practice
Planning, Design and Development of eLearning
Assessment and Evaluation in the Instructional Design Process
Design and Instruction of Online Courses

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Instructional Design View 253 other Masters in Instructional Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A personal interview with the program faculty (email instructionaldesign@umb.edu for an appointment before applying)
A statement of interests and intent
Two letters of recommendation from former teachers familiar with your recent academic work, or from employers familiar with your professional ability
An updated résumé
Official transcripts of all previous undergrad and graduate work

Tuition Fee

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International

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

14886 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7443 USD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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