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Instructional Systems Technology, M.S.Ed.

IU Online’s Master of Science in Education: Instructional Systems Technology (IST) prepares you to solve instructional problems in a wide range of educational and organizational settings. This flexible, online program teaches you how to assess human performance issues and design appropriate training and educational processes.

Program quick facts

Course Delivery

100% Online

Total Credits

36

Campuses Hosting

  • Bloomington

Degree Type

Master of Science in Education

Degree Overview

With a Master of Science in Education degree in Instructional Systems Technology from IU Online, you’ll learn to develop effective instructional tools and make informed decisions in the educational process. You’ll earn instructional systems skills that can be applied to a wide range of situations, from training factory workers to educating managers in a global company.

As a student in the M.S.Ed. in Instruction Systems Technology, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

  • A bachelor's degree 
  • 2.7 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

  • Transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores
  • Resume (international students only)
  • TOEFL score (minimum 79) or IELTS score (minimum 6.5) - international students only 

Your IU Online MSEd in Instructional Systems Technology prepares you for such careers as:

  • E-learning developer 
  • Instructional designer 
  • Corporate trainer 
  • Technology coordinator  
  • Online learning specialist  
  • Technology integration specialist  
  • Computer learning lab coordinator  
  • Educational software consultant 

To graduate with the M.S.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology, you must complete 36 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • IST core courses (15 credit hours) 
  • IST specialization courses (12 credit hours) 
  • Courses outside of the major (9 credit hours) 

Core Classes for the MSEd in Instructional Systems Technology
Course Number Course Name Credits
EDUC-R 511 Instructional and Performance Technologies Foundations 3 Credits
EDUC-R 521 Design and Development of Instructional and Performance Interventions 3 Credits
EDUC-R 541 Instructional Development and Production: Design Thinking 3 Credits
EDUC-R 561 Evaluation of Instructional and Performance Improvement Systems 3 Credits
EDUC-R 621 Analysis for Instructional and Performance Improvement 3 Credits

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Program cost information

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