Design Innovative Learning and Training Programs
Program Overview
Organizations across education, business, healthcare and government increasingly rely on experts who can design effective learning and training experiences. The online Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation from Syracuse University prepares professionals to create instructional solutions that improve learning and performance.
Students learn how to analyze learning needs, design instructional materials and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs across a wide range of settings. Offered through Syracuse University's School of Education, the program combines learning theory, instructional technology and evaluation methods to prepare graduates for roles in instructional design, training development and educational innovation.
Note that this program does not lead to any New York State teacher certification.
Program Details
- 30 credits; transfer up to 9 credits with faculty approval
- 100% online format with no on-campus requirement
- Blend of asynchronous and synchronous learning
- Full- or part-time study
- Two starts per year
- Academic resources for your graduate education.
About the Syracuse University School of Education
The Syracuse University School of Education is a global leader in advancing teaching, learning and human development through innovative scholarship and student-centered instruction. Guided by a commitment to inclusive and equitable education, the School prepares professionals to create meaningful learning experiences across diverse educational and organizational settings.
Faculty bring internationally recognized expertise in areas such as inclusive pedagogy, digital learning technologies and experiential learning, helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve learning outcomes and support communities around the world.
What You'll Learn
Students in the program develop the skills to:
- Analyze learning needs and performance challenges in educational and organizational settings
- Design and develop instructional materials and learning experiences
- Apply learning theory and instructional design frameworks
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training and instructional programs
- Use digital tools and technologies to support learning environments
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Instructional Design Curriculum
The instructional design master's curriculum blends theory, design and applied evaluation methods to prepare students to create effective learning solutions. Students study instructional design principles, learning technologies and evaluation strategies used to improve educational programs and workplace training.
The 30-credit program includes coursework in instructional design, learning technologies and educational evaluation, culminating in a digital portfolio that demonstrates students' ability to design and implement instructional solutions.
Sample Courses
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Study aspects of instructional design and development emphasizing learning outcomes, instructional objectives, and strategies in the context of theory and practice.
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Learn how to design and produce digital instructional media using contemporary and emerging tools for graphics, video editing, web design and mobile technologies.
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Explore analytical methods used to identify effective educational and training solutions while examining how instruction can influence human behavior in workplace and societal contexts.
Career Outcomes
Instructional design focuses on creating effective learning experiences that help individuals build knowledge and skills. Professionals in this field combine learning science, technology and design to develop educational programs, digital courses and workplace training initiatives.
Instructional designers work across many industries where organizations need structured learning and professional development. As organizations increasingly rely on digital learning platforms and workforce training programs, demand continues to grow for professionals who can design engaging and effective learning solutions.
Graduates of the program may pursue roles including:
- Instructional designer
- Learning experience designer
- Training and development specialist
- E-learning developer or coordinator
- Educational program evaluator
- Learning and development consultant
Instructional design professionals work across industries including higher education, corporate training, healthcare, government, military and nonprofit organizations.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions requirements include:
- Completed graduate application
- Bachelor's degree
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
Application Deadlines
Syracuse University has engaged Everspring, a leading provider of education and technology services, to support select aspects of program delivery.
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