M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology

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Innovate learning with a master’s in instructional design

Smart leaders know that talented employees help make the difference between success and failure. Savvy ones know something else: investing in immersive educational experiences is crucial to equipping their people and maximizing their potential. Franklin’s M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology (IDLT) degree program and our faculty of industry experts puts you at the forefront of this growing industry with exciting career options. With our program, you’ll learn how to analyze learning needs, design solutions and evaluate effectiveness.

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ATD & ISPI Aligned

Learn from a curriculum tailored to industry-leading standards.

16-Month Completion

Finish your master's in instructional design and learning technology faster.

Top-Rated Technology

Get hands-on experience with industry-standard software, systems and tools.

Real-World Practitioners

Benefit from the experience of professional instructional designers.

100% Online Classes

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Master's in Instructional Design Degree Overview

Analyze learning needs and design immersive educational experiences

When it comes to performance, successful companies know that skilled, knowledgeable people make the difference. That’s why more and more organizations invest in immersive educational experiences to develop and equip their talent.

At the forefront of this human resources revolution are those with an M.S.-Instructional Design & Learning Technology (IDLT) degree. Our transfer-friendly master's in Instructional Design enables students to take a holistic approach to education in a variety of settings. Students learn to analyze learning needs, design appropriate solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of these solutions. And, as it turns out, advancing learning and contributing to the professional development of others may advance your career as well. In fact, job opportunities in the instructional design field are projected to grow by 9 percent over the next decade.*

Design instructional interventions that meet learning needs

Franklin’s online instructional design master's degree program focuses on instructional design as a means to drive performance improvement. Instructional design focuses on the delivery of transformational training and education solutions to develop the skills and knowledge of workers.

In addition to using learning and instructional theory to ensure quality of instruction, our IDLT curriculum also integrates human performance improvement. Related coursework examines the specific causes leading to poor performance, and analyzes how to overcome them by studying how a person operates in a specific setting, which skills they need to be successful, and which strategies will help enable them to succeed.

Combined, these two areas will arm you to become a change agent that designs innovative learning and performance improvement strategies that close the gap on an organization’s most pressing performance problems.

Gain marketable skills in as few as 16 months

Franklin’s instructional design master's program curriculum is designed to industry standards, including ATD and ISPI, and teaches you skills highly sought after by employers in these areas: instructional systems design, educational technology, eLearning development, content development, and performance improvement. As a result, you’ll be well prepared to enter or advance your career as an instructional designer, trainer or educator.

Plus, you’ll assemble and present a portfolio of work, so you’ll be ready to share actual samples of instructional materials you’ve designed with potential employers. And you will gain hands-on experience with industry software and leverage emerging technologies to design instruction, including e-learning.

Franklin University’s masters in instructional design can be completed in as few as 16 months, and you can get started right away because there’s no GRE requirement if you meet certain standards.

Earn a relevant degree in sync with your professional development

Franklin’s instructional design master's program is a wise choice for pragmatic learning and development professionals. Not only are our faculty scholars, researchers and leaders in the instructional design field, they are all practitioners in the University’s International Institute for Innovative Instruction. The Institute, which has built a reputation for excellence in instructional design and learning assessment through collaborations with partners in a variety of industries, is a testament to the applied nature of Franklin’s IDLT program and knowledge you will gain from our expert faculty.

The introductory course helps you to develop a strong basis in the learning theory that you will apply to practical situations throughout the eight-course program. The next six courses can be taken in any order that suits your needs. Once you complete a total of four courses, you will be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design, a credential that demonstrates your own commitment to on-going learning and professional development. You’ll conclude the degree program with a 12-week capstone experience that enables you to demonstrate your mastery of the discipline through a comprehensive project working with a client.

Another beneficial and unique aspect of the program’s curriculum is the inclusion of a course on project and relationship management. While many master’s-level instructional design programs cover the essentials of designing learning solutions and assessments, few provide the how-tos of managing projects and collaborating in cross-functional groups, which are fundamental skills for effective training and development professionals in today’s dynamic work environments.

*Source information provided by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)

Sarah N.

M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology '23

"The instructional design and learning technology master's program at Franklin has provided me with a competitive edge in my career. As a working professional, wife and mother of two young children, the flexibility that the program offered an opportunity to maintain work-life balance while achieving my developmental goal. The professors at Franklin provided perspectives based on their own experiences which help tie in the content and gave me a deeper understanding of the concepts and practices. I have no doubt that my experience at Franklin will benefit my career for years to come."

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Instructional Design Master's Degree Courses & Curriculum

32 Semester Hours

Major Area Required

IDPT 601 - Foundations of Instructional Design (4)

Learning theories and instructional design models are the two fundamental pillars for the field of instructional design. In this course, students will study the learning theories and philosophies that have formed, influence, and support this field. Students will also study instructional systems theories, models, and systematic approaches to instructional design. In this course, students will apply these theories, strategies, and instructional models to create a learning, instructional design, or training event in their chosen setting, whether business, government, healthcare, higher ed, industry, k-12, or other. At the end of this course, students will make a plan on how to prepare for an instructional design career.

IDPT 715 - Theories and Applications for Managing Projects and Relationships (4)

Being able to successfully manage projects and relationships are paramount skills in the current workforce. In this course, students will study project management theories, tools, and technologies and apply them in their own discipline. By the end of this course, students need to develop a project management process and a plan to resolve relationship issues.

IDPT 620 - Principles of Human Performance Technology (4)

In this course, you will learn a framework for understanding human performance by working with scenarios and case studies to analyze performance problems, determine the level and type of intervention required, and make recommendations for a suite of solutions that will achieve the desired impacts.

IDPT 640 - Enhancing Learning With Technology (4)

In this course, students will apply design principles to create a learning event that includes the use of new and emerging technologies. Students will research collaboration and networking tools for their use and value in learning environments. Delivery platforms and software will also be explored for their impact on instructional strategies. Projects completed in the course will become part of the student's portfolio.

IDPT 645 - Learning Management Systems (4)

In this course, students will study the practices employed to manage and deliver instructional content in an online environment. Students will interact with a functional Learning Management System (LMS) to manage the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of reusable learning content.

IDPT 650 - Evaluation (4)

This course presents fundamental principles and practices for evaluating courses and programs, with a focus on formative and summative evaluation and criterion-referenced testing. Students will explore evaluation models and theories, create a learner satisfaction survey, create criterion-referenced tests, create grading rubrics, and work with a data set to interpret data and make recommendations to improve a course or unit of instruction. Projects completed in the course will become part of the student?s portfolio.

IDPT 660 - Advanced Instructional Design & Performance Technology (4)

In this course, students will learn advanced instructional design skills for the workplace, contemporary research in instruction design, and modern learning technologies. Students will also face design challenges and provide solutions to address those challenges. This is a course to prepare students to enter the workplace and be successful. Students should take this course in the latter part of the degree.

IDPT 670 - Capstone (4)

The Capstone Project experience provides students with the opportunity to receive academic credit for experience in an authentic work environment, which may be either external or internal to the University depending on the student?s preference. The Capstone Project involves a partnership among the student, the faculty member, and an approved project sponsor. The faculty member and the project sponsor will evaluate project deliverables according to the achievement of milestones and the submission of materials identified in a Learning Contract. The Learning Contract must specify a relatively comprehensive experience that can be completed within the time frame of the 12-module course. Projects completed in the course will become part of the student?s portfolio.

Microcredentials Align with Job Essentials

In today's dynamic work environments, adaptive professionals thrive. A microcredential - either as a stand-alone course or integrated into your degree program - is a short, skill-specific recognition that enables you to demonstrate your competency in a distinct area. Like Franklin's degree programs, microcredentials are aligned with market and industry demand to ensure what you learn can be put to use right away. Microcredentials are easily shared via digital badges and can be stacked to create a unique portfolio of in-demand skills.

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M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology Program Details

Tuition Costs

2024 - 2025 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition per credit hour	$670
Nursing programs MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-AGPCNP, Post-Graduate FNP Certificate, Post-Graduate AGPCNP Certificate and Post-Graduate PMHNP Certificate	$670
MSN-Generalist, MSN-Nurse Administrator and MSN-Nurse Educator	$598
RN-MSN Pathway (NURS 500)	$298
Current service members	$536
Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level)	$398
Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level) - International Students	$526

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Program Learning Outcomes

A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology matrix.

Degree Requirements

To be awarded a graduate degree, students must:

Successfully complete all required curriculum courses.
Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
Complete the residency requirement:
1. M.S. – Instructional Design & Learning Technology students must earn at least 20 of the 32 required credits at Franklin University – in any modality (on-site, hybrid or online).
Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees.
Not to be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or violation of Student Code of Conduct.

Transfer credit awarded based on experiential learning shall not count toward the residence requirement at Franklin University.

Admission Requirements

The admission process reflects Franklin University’s efforts to clearly identify the performance standards that can help predict student success in graduate level study. The selection criterion for Franklin’s graduate programs, as determined by faculty, emphasizes academic ability, contributory work experience, and personal qualities and characteristics.

Requirements for admission include having earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), or a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized accrediting organization with a GPA of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants who earned at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree will automatically be granted conditional enrollment status. Applicants who earned lower than a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree can petition for conditional enrollment status to the program chair by submitting an essay detailing other criteria that the applicant believes should be considered to demonstrate their ability to be successful in a graduate program. This petition could include details on the applicant’s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc.

Conditional enrollment requires students to achieve a final grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in the first graduate-level course of their program. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn this graduate degree from Franklin University.

English Language Testing & TOEFL IELTS

Prospective students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The requirement is met through any of the following:

The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the official language.*
The applicant has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution located in an English-speaking country in which the courses were taught in English.*
The applicant has earned appropriate scores on language proficiency exams taken within the last two years, as listed in the Academic Catalog.

*For more information about English proficiency, including a list of English-speaking nations, please visit our International Students section.

Program Advisory Board

The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes.

Name	Organization	Title
Robert Branch	American Educational Communication & Technology Association	Past President
Dennis Griffin	Nationwide Insurance	Learning + HR Development Leader
James Guilkey	S4 NetQuest	President + CEO
Yu Guo	Amazon.com	Learning + Development Specialist
Niccole Hyatt	Franklin University	Mgr., Client Partnerships
David Merrill	Utah State University	Professor Emeritus
Laura Mierzejewski	Learning & Performance Nationwide Academy	Director, Learning Excellent
Dawn Snyder	Dawn Snyder Associates	CEO + Managing Principal
Christy Tull	Supreme Court of Ohio	Director
Chad Weirick	Ohio State Bar Association	Asst. Dir. Web + Cont. Ed.
David Wiley	Lumen Learning	Co-Founder+Chief Academic Officer

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Career Opportunities

Instructional Designer

Instructional designers blend learning theories and methods with multimedia tools to create engaging learning activities as part of courses, curricula and training programs.

Instructional Coach

Instructional coaches collaborate with teachers to improve their ability to create classrooms where students can be successful.

Learning Specialist

Learning specialists work with children who have learning disabilities or behavioral issues to help them, their parents and school staff develop strategies to support academic progress.

Employment Outlook

12%

From 2022-2032, jobs in Education are expected to increase by 12%

Occupation

Median Salary (2022)

Job Postings (2022)

Projected Growth (2022-2032)

Occupation

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

$101,320

52,641

10%

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Median Salary: $101,320
Job Postings: 52,641
Projected Growth: 10%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Assistant Principals	10,037	19%
Principals	7,860	15%
High School Assistant Principals	3,684	7%
Elementary Principals	2,696	5%
School Principals	3,037	6%
Elementary School Principals	2,681	5%
Middle School Principals	2,238	4%
High School Principals	2,672	5%
Middle School Assistant Principals	2,085	4%
Superintendents	1,891	4%
Deans of Students	2,047	4%
Elementary Assistant Principals	1,789	3%
Heads of School	1,925	4%
High School Directors	1,713	3%
Elementary School Assistant Principals	1,125	2%
Athletic Directors	1,184	2%
Assistant Superintendents	1,091	2%
School Coordinators	1,096	2%
Directors of Assessment	1,019	2%
Middle School Directors	771	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Special Education	9,826	12%
Student Services	6,668	8%
Curriculum Development	6,590	8%
Data Analysis	5,263	7%
Project Management	4,749	6%
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)	4,496	6%
Office Equipment	4,097	5%
Public Relations	4,041	5%
Classroom Management	3,995	5%
Marketing	3,711	5%
Accounting	3,707	5%
Educational Administration	3,633	5%
Finance	3,448	4%
Lesson Planning	3,327	4%
Auditing	3,307	4%
Instructional Strategies	3,262	4%
Data Collection	3,060	4%
Student Information Systems	3,056	4%
Pedagogy	2,645	3%
Purchasing	2,522	3%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		77%
	Elementary and Secondary Schools		21%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		1%
	Religious Organizations		1%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		0%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		0%
	Other		1%

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

$99,944

94,121

12%

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Median Salary: $99,944
Job Postings: 94,121
Projected Growth: 12%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Education Administrators, Postsecondary plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Directors of Admissions	15,535	17%
Registrars	9,094	10%
Admissions Representatives	17,322	18%
Admissions Counselors	6,582	7%
Deans of Students	3,968	4%
Admissions Coordinators	4,273	5%
Financial Aid Specialists	2,724	3%
Academic Coordinators	2,937	3%
University Admissions Counselors	1,729	2%
Research Administrators	4,856	5%
Directors of Education	3,195	3%
Engagement Coordinators	2,639	3%
Student Services Coordinators	2,812	3%
University Assistants	1,339	1%
Directors of Financial Aid	2,484	3%
Housing Coordinators	1,994	2%
Administrative Assistant Registrars	3,849	4%
Community Engagement Coordinators	2,634	3%
Athletic Directors	2,299	2%
Campus Coordinators	1,856	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Student Services	34,799	20%
Marketing	28,987	16%
Project Management	16,486	9%
Higher Education	13,022	7%
Auditing	12,128	7%
Finance	11,862	7%
Accounting	10,982	6%
Fundraising	10,490	6%
Academic Affairs	10,380	6%
Curriculum Development	10,310	6%
Customer Relationship Management	10,228	6%
Student Information Systems	10,039	6%
Administrative Support	9,274	5%
Enrollment Management	9,145	5%
Data Analysis	8,964	5%
Nursing	8,779	5%
Student Recruitment	8,431	5%
Program Development	8,345	5%
Academic Advising	8,016	4%
Regulatory Compliance	7,997	4%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		48%
	Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools		40%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		9%
	Technical and Trade Schools		2%
	Junior Colleges		1%
	Educational Support Services		0%
	Other		1%

Education Administrators, All Other

$89,128

4,149

16%

Education Administrators, All Other

Median Salary: $89,128
Job Postings: 4,149
Projected Growth: 16%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Education Administrators, All Other all education administrators not listed separately.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Learning Coordinators	1,329	32%
Curriculum Specialists	479	12%
Curriculum Coordinators	392	9%
Work Based Learning Coordinators	373	9%
Course Coordinators	214	5%
Directors of Career and Technical Education	79	2%
Learning Program Managers	431	10%
Learning and Development Coordinators	55	1%
Professional Learning Facilitators	162	4%
Directors of Education	52	1%
E-Learning Coordinators	74	2%
Copyright Coordinators	65	2%
Program Leaders	111	3%
Student Development Coordinators	59	1%
Distance Learning Coordinators	62	2%
Training Program Coordinators	69	2%
Early Learning Specialists	42	1%
Institutional Sales Representatives	40	1%
Directors of Secondary Education	23	1%
Directors of Athletics and Physical Education	38	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Curriculum Development	343	14%
Project Management	339	14%
Learning Management Systems	290	12%
Data Analysis	243	10%
Marketing	198	8%
Adult Education	196	8%
Instructional Design	169	7%
Student Services	159	7%
Administrative Support	151	6%
Data Entry	141	6%
Special Education	129	5%
Pedagogy	124	5%
Distance Learning	111	5%
Invoicing	109	5%
Instructional Strategies	105	4%
Office Equipment	100	4%
Course Evaluations	92	4%
Google Workspace	90	4%
Data Collection	88	4%
Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool)	88	4%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		16%
	Other Schools and Instruction		15%
	Federal Government, Civilian		13%
	Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools		11%
	Educational Support Services		9%
	Technical and Trade Schools		5%
	Other		31%

Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Master's in Instructional Design Knowledge & Skillsets

Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:

Instructional Systems Design

Conduct systematic analyses to identify opportunities for individual and organizational learning improvement
Leverage learning theories and instructional design methodologies and to design, implement, and evaluate instructional solutions
Design instructional solutions to solve documented individual and organizational learning issues
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of instructional solutions
Use proven project management techniques to manage instructional design projects
Develop instructional design solutions that are consistent with accepted professional and ethical standards
Enhance learning and collaboration in instructional environments by integrating new and emerging technologies

Educational Technology

Use best-practice multimedia development methodologies and research-based instructional principles to develop instructional content
Leverage online collaboration tools to enhance learner engagement
Use design documents, such as storyboards, to manage the development of learning content that integrates text, images, animation, video and audio
Develop interactive multimedia to meet individual and organizational learning needs
Use varied strategies and technologies to design innovative educational solutions

eLearning Development

Develop e-learning solutions that meet individual and organizational learning needs
Design and develop quality online courses based on sound learning pedagogy and instructional design best practices
Develop a range of e-learning solutions including text-based, interactive, simulation, and game-based
Collaborate with subject experts to develop effective e-learning solutions
Evaluate e-learning outcomes to ensure alignment with individual and organizational learning objectives
Develop and implement high-quality e-learning solutions and courseware
Design e-learning using established, research-based principles and methodologies
Design, develop, and implement learning objects, such as quizzes, animations, and complex graphics
Recommend tools and technologies to develop e-learning solutions
Lead and advocate the effective uses of technology for the design and development of e-learning

Content Development

Develop instructional content that enables learning
Write scripts, scenarios, and other text-based documents to support interactive, simulation, and game-based instructional content
Develop effective content structures and sequences to achieve required learning outcomes
Create simulations and exercises, video scripts, storyboards, and online or computer-based training courses
Develop creative course materials to be delivered through a variety of delivery formats
Design instructional content that engages learners
Research, design, and develop instructional content suitable for a variety of devices and platforms

Performance Improvement

Establish goals and performance measures for evaluations
Conduct a gap analysis to identify performance issues
Identify performance barriers and key leverage points, working to ensure that proposed solutions and deployment methods result in positive outcomes
Recommend measurable, value-added solutions to achieve objectives and align results through improved performance
Leverage the expertise of stakeholders and integrate insights into the design of the instructional program
Identify the features, attributes and elements of performance interventions and the resources required to accomplish implementation
Measure the results and evaluate the impact of performance improvement solutions

M.S. in Instructional Design + Learning Technology or M.S. in IT-Learning Technology Focus?

M.S. in Instructional Design Learning Technology

M.S. in Information Technology - Learning Technology

Focus:
Grow your ability to inspire others to maximize their potential while increasing your competencies in creating immersive learning experiences.

Skills:
Learn how to assess learning needs and create meaningful and effective solutions that inspire growth and effect change.

Careers:
Put your M.S. in Instructional Design + Learning Technology to work by leading efforts to increase workforce engagement, performance and satisfaction.

How many courses are in the program?
Eight 12-week courses

How quickly can I complete the program?
16 months

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Focus:
If you’re interested in advancing your learning technology career, Franklin has several great options. Compare programs and identify your perfect match.

Skills:
Master the theory (knowledge) and practice (skills) needed to promote and support technology-based learning experiences for a diverse workforce.

Careers:
Use your M.S. in IT-Learning Technology to help others achieve their personal and professional development goals.

How many courses are in the program?
Nine 12-week courses

How quickly can I complete the program?
16 months

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Online Master's in Instructional Design Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get a M.S. - Instructional Design & Learning Technology degree?

Franklin's master's degree programs are specifically designed for busy, working adults -- that means you could finish your degree in as few as 16 months.

When can I start a M.S. - Instructional Design & Learning Technology degree?

Start taking the next step in your career. Begin your Franklin online master's degree program in January, May or September.

How much will my M.S. - Instructional Design & Learning Technology degree cost?

Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost. Our 2024-2025 tuition rate is $670 per credit hour. Ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs.

What is a M.S. - Instructional Design & Learning Technology degree?

Franklin University's M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology (IDLT) is a master's-level degree program designed to advance your skills and career path. In this program, you'll learn meaningful and effective processes, theories and technologies for designing relevant, performance-enhancing instruction.

What can you do with a M.S. - Instructional Design & Learning Technology degree?

As a graduate of Franklin University's M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology (IDLT) master's degree program, you'll be prepared to identify, solve, lead, manage and evaluate projects that help organizations and individuals meet their learning and performance goals.

Why get a M.S. - Instructional Design & Learning Technology degree?

If you want to advance your career by helping improve individual learning and organizational performance, this could be the degree for you. With Franklin's M.S. Instructional Design & Learning (IDLT) degree program you'll acquire the knowledge, tools and experience needed to help design, develop and implement effective and immersive learning experiences for all types of learners across a variety of settings.

What makes Franklin’s M.S. - Instructional Design & Learning Technology degree unique?

At Franklin, our M.S. IDLT degree program provides a rigorous and relevant curriculum that combines theoretical principles and practical applications of two closely related fields: instructional design and performance improvement. You'll learn how to use a systematic, holistic approach to analyze and solve learning and performance improvement problems by integrating cutting-edge learning technologies, including learning management systems and e-learning authoring tools.

Do I meet the qualifications to apply for Franklin's M.S. Instructional Design & Learning Technology (IDLT) degree program?

If you hold a bachelor's degree in any field, the answer is yes. That's because IDLT is a diverse field of study, integrating a variety of perspectives across multiple fields. Whatever your unique background and education, enrolling in Franklin's M.S. IDLT can help enrich your knowledge, skills and abilities.

How do I know if this degree is right for me?

Only you can decide if this degree is right for you, however, if you aspire to advance your career, increase your ability to help others learn and perform more effectively, distinguish yourself as a leader, enhance your creativity, and refine your critical-thinking skills to solve workplace problems, we encourage you to take a closer look at Franklin's M.S. IDLT degree program.

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Innovate learning with a master’s in instructional design

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Analyze learning needs and design immersive educational experiences

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