Master of Arts (MA) in
Instructional Technology

Real-World Experience

You will have the opportunity to apply your IT knowledge while developing an instructional solution for a local business or community organization. An internship elective (virtual or face-to-face) is also offered; partner with an instructional design and technology mentor and gain crucial real-world experience working with businesses, higher education and P-12 instructional providers.

Flexible and 100% Online

This fully online 30-credit-hour program is designed to meet the needs of working adults. All courses are offered on a semester schedule (fall, spring and summer), which allows students to complete the program at their own pace. Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students, and scholarships are also offered.

Instructional Technology Careers

Our MA in Instructional Technology graduates pursue doctoral degrees or work in the following positions: instructional designer (ID), senior instructional designer, instructional technologist, training, learning and development, ID manager, educational technologist, educational specialist, e-learning developer, IT manager, ID consultant, and K-12 and higher education teachers and professors. Many of our graduates hold instructional design and training positions with national companies, including USAA, Cracker Barrel, Texas Roadhouse and Cigna.

Blend Technology With Instruction

This top-ranked 30-credit-hour program may be completed in as little as two years of part-time study. You will learn from expert faculty who are well-versed in the topics and trends of the instructional technology field. The curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills needed to advance your career in instructional design, instructional technology, learning and development, training, e-learning and educational technology.

Graduation requirements include the completion of coursework and a comprehensive portfolio showcasing projects completed throughout the MA in Instructional Technology program.

All undergraduate majors are welcome to apply. This program does not lead to certification or licensure in P-12 education.

UA’s Instructional Technology master’s degree program has attracted more than 126 students from 26 states and Ontario, Canada. The 10-course program is 100% online, designed for those who are also working full-time. Most complete the degree less than two years, during which students gain both practical knowledge and hands-on internship experience in corporate, higher ed and K-12 design and technology environments.