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Visit the School of EducationNew horizons in technology offer a range of approaches to the design of educational experiences for learners of all ages and in all kinds of settings. The Dual-Degree BA or BS/MS in Instructional Design and Technology prepares you to develop engaging and effective materials based on a solid understanding of how people learn.
The past few years have been marked by an abrupt shift in how learners in all industries and environments are accessing and synthesizing information. As remote instruction in companies and classrooms has expanded rapidly, so too have new career opportunities for experts who can bring learning to life utilizing a variety of delivery options.
The Dual-Degree BA or BS/MS in Instructional Design and Technology prepares you to create, develop and implement powerful learning materials across all modalities. By exploring learning and design theory and mastering a range of digital tools, you’ll generate creative solutions that address complex learning problems both within and beyond the classroom. You will gain hands-on experience as you explore new ways to design, develop and implement educational solutions for K-12, higher education, corporate and non-profit contexts.
Combined with a bachelor’s degree in any subject, this unique dual-degree (4+1) program will prime students for success in a wide array of roles—each centered on creating compelling and informative resources that leverage new ways of presenting content. You’ll leave the program with a well-developed e-portfolio that demonstrates your abilities in the field and join the ranks of our graduates who remain in high demand for careers in health systems, private corporations, universities and K-12 schools.
There will be 11,500 new instructional coordinator jobs created through 2028, outpacing the national average. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
E-learning Specialist was ranked #29 in the Best Jobs in America due to its pay and projected job growth. (CNN Money)
Our MS in Instructional Design and Technology positions you for a growing number of specialized and in-demand opportunities. Graduates gain valuable skills suited for a wide array of potential careers both inside and outside of education.
Instructional designers are tasked with developing and redesigning courses and curricula in an effort to make course content more compelling and engaging. They also create materials such as manuals and guides for teaching or onboarding.
eLearning Developers design and implement online courses and platforms for schools, companies and professional organizations. By taking the blueprints for courses before designing and coding the lessons, eLearning developers bring course material to life in web-hosted formats, on apps and via downloadable guides.
As a Director of Training & Development, you will be responsible for identifying areas of need for companies and employees before planning and implementing training programs that close these gaps. Directors of Training & Development rely on performance reviews and analyze performance on individual, team and department levels to guide businesses towards achieving their goals.
Other positions and job titles held by graduates of our Online MS in Instructional Design and Technology include:
Director of Instructional Design & Technology
Director of eLearning
Associate Director of Learning & Development
Assistant Director of Education IT
Manager, Curriculum & Development
Manager of Learning Technology Services
Manager of Learning & Development
Manager of Participant Learning
Senior Instructional Designer
Senior Learning Experience Designer
Senior Learning Consultant
Learning Designer
Instructional Systems Designer
eLearning Specialist
District Technology Specialist
Content Development Specialist
Learning & Development Specialist
Training & Curriculum Specialist
Program Development & Accountability Specialist
Online Technologies Administrator
Interactive Media Producer
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In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree programs give you a clear path to achieving your goals.
As a dual-degree student, you’ll enjoy:
Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies — building relationships with classmates and professors in the supportive and enriching environment that you have come to know.
Save time and money: Certain courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements — allowing you to graduate earlier and spend less money.
Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study — eliminating the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.
Career development: Dual-degree students gain access to special career-focused programming — including global networking and internship opportunities, recruitment events, career fairs and other experiential opportunities.
Personalized advising: Students are assigned a dedicated adviser who will help with course selection, assist with internship placements and prepare you for interviews — strengthening your resume before graduation.
Career readiness: Dual-degree students enter the workforce with an advance degree in hand — increasing your potential starting salary and setting you apart from other recent graduates who did not earn a master’s.
The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.
All programs in the School of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
School of Education graduates earn exceptionally high scores on licensure examinations required for certification both within and outside the state of Connecticut, including the Praxis II tests for special educators and elementary and secondary teacher candidates; the Foundations of Reading Test; Spanish ACTFL Test; and the Connecticut Administrator Test (CAT), taken by the candidates in the Sixth-Year Diploma in Educational Leadership program.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.