The Master of Science: Instructional Design & Technology Program

Program Mission

The Master of Science: Instructional Design & Technology program allows students to improve the learning environment from classrooms to boardrooms. This 30-hour master’s program teaches key strategy and skills that can be applied immediately in your company or organization. Take the leap today, and start implementing more efficient delivery of training and education in your workplace.


This 10 course, 30-credit hour program can be completed in as little as 15 months. With a master’s degree in Instructional Design & Technology, you’ll learn how to incorporate education/training and technology to better your organization. With Trevecca’s multi-faceted program, our team of credentialed and qualified faculty will work directly with you to start building a portfolio from day one, giving you a competitive edge in a growing job market.

Admissions Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • A 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
  • Completion of a college-level math course with grade of C or better
  • Completion of a college-level English course with grade of C or better
Grading System

Trevecca Nazarene University's grading system, based on class work and examinations, is as follows:

Description  Grade  Quality Points 
Exceptional  4.0 
  A-  3.7 
Superior  B+  3.3 
  3.0 
  B-  2.7 
Average  C+  2.3 
*Passing  2.0 
  C-  1.7 
  D+  1.3 
  1.0 
  D-  0.7 
  0.0 

*Note: A grade lower than a C in a course must be repeated.

Incomplete  "I"  Given for sickness or emergency reasons near end of a course. The incomplete must be approved by the teacher and the program director. The "I" must be removed within six weeks or the grade will be based on points earned for completed work. 
Withdrawal  "W"  Granted to a student who officially withdraws from a class before the end of day 21 for most courses or day 35 for 12-week courses. The grade of "W" may be assigned by the  

Instructional Design & Technology Program Curriculum

Instructional Design & Technology Courses — 30 hours

IDT 5000Instructional Design

3

IDT 5010Copyright Laws for Online Learning and Development

3

IDT 5020Issues in Instructional Design and Technology Integration

3

IDT 5100Computer Based Instruction & Design for Learning

3

IDT 5030Emerging Trends in Instructional Technology and Simulations

3

IDT 5110Project Management in Instructional Design and Technology Integration

3

IDT 5120Ethics and Culture Models for Learning Design

3

IDT 5130Interactive and Digital Tools for Learning

3

IDT 5200Evaluation and Assessment Strategy

3

IDT 5210Instructional Design Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 30