Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
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MS in Speech-Language PathologyThe Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (MSIDT) program at SJSU prepares students to perform instructional, organizational, and data-driven strategies and technologies.The curriculum blends theory and practice, ensuring graduates can design, implement, and evaluate effective learning experiences in diverse environments.
This means students will learn to develop and refine training and educational programs, deploy advanced learning analytics, and engineer informatics systems that drive measurable gains in individual and organizational performance. They will also learn how to assess and evaluate the quality of the entire systematic process using advanced analytics as part of a continuously improving performance loop using both formative and summative evaluation.
Program Snapshot
43
units
Fall, Spring
admission
Program Features
Legacy
Silicon Valley’s School of Information (iSchool) has been a leader in online learning since 2009.
100% online
Courses, academic advising, faculty office hours, guest speaker presentations, research assistant opportunities, and convocation will be online.
Exceptional Faculty
Classes are taught by accomplished faculty members with distinguished careers in education.
Career Opportunities
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics attributes growing demand for Training and Development Specialists to the increased development of new media and technology for training programs across industries. The career field is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. (November 2022)
- There is a renewed attention to the importance of instructional design and technology due to the availability of online learning resources and adoption of new learning strategies in 2020.
- Graduates can pursue diverse career paths across multiple industries, from corporate training to education technology, government roles, and UX design.
Apply To The Program
Learn more about how to apply below.
- Admission Requirements
- Domestic applicants must be California residents.
- A bachelor’s degree from any regionally accredited institution in any discipline with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in the bachelor’s degree or in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units.
- We do not require a GMAT or GRE test, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, or a resume.
- A general understanding of computers and technology.
- Access to a computer with Internet connection and appropriate software.
- International applicants must have a TOEFL score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), or 100 (Internet-based); or an IELTS score of 8.
Additional Requirements for Applicants with Degrees from Foreign Countries can be found on the MSIDT admissions page.
- How to Apply
For detailed information on how to apply to the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology please visit the MSIDT how to apply page.
- Application Deadlines
Application deadline for students:
Fall Admission 2025
- Domestic: March 18 - June 1
Spring admission
- Domestic: August 1 - December 1
- FAQ
For a full list of FAQ visit the FAQ section of the MSIDT program site.
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Contact Information
Dr. Linda Main
Associate Director
School of Information
linda.main@sjsu.edu
