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MS in Instructional Design and Technology
Build new skills to transform learning
An MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the Quinnipiac School of Education prepares you with the practical skills you need to develop effective and engaging educational experiences for learners of any age across a range of settings. You will explore the science behind how people learn and concrete strategies for putting those theories into practice. In your courses, you'll gain hands-on experience leveraging instructional technology and pedagogical strategies to design learning environments that directly meet the needs of your learners. No previous technical expertise is required.
30 Credits Engaging Curriculum
5 Semesters To Complete
100% Online Format
The rise of web-based workspaces, online classrooms and digital communication has fueled a growing need for instructional designers. Universities, businesses of all kinds and K-12 schools all require creative individuals with the know-how and skills needed to design and develop effective educational materials. Instructional design is a dynamic field that provides career opportunities across a variety of settings and industries.
To help prepare you to thrive, Quinnipiac’s MS in Instructional Design and Technology:
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Offers a flexible curriculum that ensures you can align your studies to your personal and professional goals.
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Supports you in developing a career-ready portfolio of your best work to help you advance your role as an instructional designer.
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Utilizes small classes to allow for personal attention and feedback on your work.
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Provides a natural forum for sharing ideas and making personal connections through our close-knit community of faculty, students and alumni.
Our Reputation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Accredited by both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and CT Department of Education
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Your Future Is Bright
Recent statistics highlight the career benefits of earning your MS in Instructional Design and Technology:
+29,500 New Instructional Design Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be 29,500 new instructional design related jobs created through 2032, outpacing the national average.
$105K Average Salary
The average salary for instructional designers in Connecticut is estimated to be $104,781 (Salary.com 2025).
In Their Words
John Ingman, MS ’16
Instructional Design
“I came into the instructional design degree program with a very limited knowledge of what an instructional designer does. I finished my master’s degree and within 3 months had a job at a university doing instructional design work.”
Joan Allesee, MS ’17
Instructional Design
“I was offered an opportunity to do freelance instructional design projects for a local training and development company while finishing my degree and was hired full-time 3 months later.”
Victoria Ghilardi, MS ’16
Instructional Design
“I got my first job in the field about 8 months after graduating. I hope to receive a promotion in the next year. The program has helped me immensely.”
Naneka B., MS ‘18
Instructional Design
"I've been able to bring more ideas to the planning table because of the skills I've obtained. These new skills have also helped make my trainings more effective and engaging, which is all an educator could ever want!"
Matthew Polaniecki, MS '16
Instructional Design
"Being in this program has opened up new possibilities for work. This field requires a master's degree and having one from Quinnipiac will be a real upgrade for my resume."
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