Instructional Systems Technology,
MSEd

Master of Science in Education

Course Delivery

100% Online
Total Credits

36
In-State Tuition Per Credit

$490.60
Out of State Tuition Per Credit

$588.66

Instructional Systems Technology, MSEd

Master of Science in Education

US News and World Report - best grad education degree - instructional media design 2023

Instructional systems technology (IST) is a discipline that focuses on ways to improve learning and performance for students of all ages and in a wide range of settings. It studies the ways people acquire, process, and share information in order to create the most effective learning environments and instructional tools.

The IU Online MSEd in Instructional Systems Technology includes core courses in instructional technology foundations, the instructional design and development processes, and evaluation and change in the instructional development process. You learn to design effective instructional materials that can be delivered through print, video, and computers. You build and test processes, products, and services that are ready to use in education and/or training settings.

A degree in instructional systems technology has applications not just in educational settings, but also in corporations, government, military, and nonprofit organizations. You prepare to solve instructional problems and tackle human performance issues, from training factory workers to use new equipment, to developing a change management plan for introducing new management practices in a global company.

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
Online teacher, mentor or trainer
Educational software consultant

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MS 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)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

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

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

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

Courses

Core

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 & Performance Improvement	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $490.60

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1471.80

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $588.66

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1765.98

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

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• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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