Instructional Design Technology students focus on creativity and innovation; critical thinking and problem solving; and communications and collaboration skills.

Instructional Design Technology students will learn to assess, problem solve, and design pedagogy for more effective learning.

Depending on your undergraduate area of studies and GPA, we provide this 3 in 1 opportunity. Our program enables you to earn the M.Ed. and with careful planning of electives, you may also earn the Instructional Technology Specialist Certification from the PDE and the Online Learning certification.

Graduates interested in Instructional Design careers may attain a career in corporate training or in higher education Instructional Design, Assistive technology, or Universal Design for Learning.

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All About Instructional Design Technology at ESU

What do students learn to do?

In the ESU master's program, students will become proficient in applying theory and instructional design to address the pedagogical needs that will help them confidently implement technology.



Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program build successful careers in a variety of instructional, corporate, and educational settings, including Instructional Designer, Instruction Technology Specialist, Instructional Coach, Assistive Technology Coordinator, Universal Design Technology Coordinator, and Corporate trainer.

For example, some of the higher education and corporate employers of past alumni include: Penn State University, Montgomery College, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Northampton Community College, Thomas Jefferson University, Oregon State Health Department, St. Luke Hospital, Comcast, and Verizon.

Graduates of this program build successful careers in a variety of instructional, corporate, and educational settings, including Instructional Designer, Instruction Technology Specialist, Instructional Coach, Assistive Technology Coordinator, Universal Design Technology Coordinator, and Corporate trainer.

For example, some of the higher education and corporate employers of past alumni include: Penn State University, Montgomery College, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Northampton Community College, Thomas Jefferson University, Oregon State Health Department, St. Luke Hospital, Comcast, and Verizon.


Internships and Research Opportunities

Captone level courses include a three-credit internship and Action Design Research. The internship allows students the choice to immerse themselves in the role of Instructional Designer or Instructional Coach The internship and research are key building blocks to build your resume for a career to meet your professional goals.

Students will engage in research design to create learning opportunities to enhance knowledge of technology integration in learning. Using research-based instructional theories and extant data, students create a proactive research action plan to analyze technology integration in learning. While doing systematic research, students create an observation tool, understand the IRB process, gather data, analyze the limitations of a study, and do data analysis to interpret results. Culmination of the research process enables students to apply for research presentations at regional, national, and international symposiums.

Captone level courses include a three-credit internship and Action Design Research. The internship allows students the choice to immerse themselves in the role of Instructional Designer or Instructional Coach The internship and research are key building blocks to build your resume for a career to meet your professional goals.

Students will engage in research design to create learning opportunities to enhance knowledge of technology integration in learning. Using research-based instructional theories and extant data, students create a proactive research action plan to analyze technology integration in learning. While doing systematic research, students create an observation tool, understand the IRB process, gather data, analyze the limitations of a study, and do data analysis to interpret results. Culmination of the research process enables students to apply for research presentations at regional, national, and international symposiums.


Learn more about ESU and the Instructional Design Technology major.

Professional Licensure Disclosures and Distance Learning State Authorization: Applicants who are applying to programs that may lead to licensure in states other than Pennsylvania must be aware of the various state professional licensure requirements. Please see ESU's professional licensure disclosures, Evaluation of Conduct Record, and check licensure requirements by occupation and state at CareerOneStop.

Contact Us

For additional information regarding the programs offered in the Professional & Secondary Education department, please contact the secretary at ccooper12@esu.edu.

Contact Information

Campus Address
Stroud Hall
Phone:
(570) 422-3763
Fax:
(570) 422-3876 (Fax)
Title of Department Leader
Graduate Coordinator
Name
Dr. Carol Walker
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