Instructional Design

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Instructional Design

Format & Location

Online

School/College

School of Education & Human Development

Start Dates

Spring (January), Fall (September), Summer (May)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission - Currently not accepting applications for this program.

Completion

16-24 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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Master leadership of digital learning.

This fully online program allows candidates to master the design, development, and implementation of online learning environments for adult learners, while also exploring relevant learning theory. The program also emphasizes the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the context of digital learning. Graduates of the program will develop the expertise to lead within their field of choice including corporate, academic, non-profit, governmental, and medical.

Advance instructional careers.

Evolve your skills to meet the needs of today. Through an MA in instructional design, students will apply new perspectives and skills on their path to a career in Instructional Design while growing alongside a diverse group of educators in a collaborative learning environment. This degree can pave the way for advancement within your field of choice or set you apart from others in a job search.

Inclusive digital learning.

Fairfield’s instructional design curriculum will allow students to explain and apply the concepts of effective instructional design for adult learners while considering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the context of digital learning.

Learn by doing.

MA students will be able to design, develop, implement, and evaluate online instructional design using models while managing large and small instructional design projects from start to finish.

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Course Requirements

30 credits

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Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

CAEP

The School of Education and Human Development is currently accredited by NCATE, currently known as CAEP, the largest accrediting body for educator preparation providers, through December 2028. The School of Education and Human Development is undergoing a CAEP self-study to extend accreditation.

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Joshua C. Elliott

Associate Dean | Assistant Professor of the Practice | Director, Educational Technology

jelliott@fairfield.edu

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