Online Instructional Design and Technology, M.S.

Admissions Requirements

When applying to the Instructional Design & Technology (online program), M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

• Online Application
• Application Fee of $50
• Goals Statement (upload with the application)
• Resume (upload with the application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
• Official Transcript(s): Undergraduate or a master’s degree required for admission consideration. Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Admissions — Graduate School, P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302.

Program of Study

Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology

Professional Studies (6)
Select One Course (3):

• EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
• LT 8300 Design Research in Practice (3)

Select One Course (3):

• EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3)
• EPY 8070 Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning (3)
• LT 8100 Introduction to the Learning Sciences (3)

Major (27)
Required (12):

• LT 7100 Design of Performance and Instructional Systems (3)
• LT 7150 Analysis of Performance and Instructional Systems (3)
• LT 8000 Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
• LT 8150 Project Management for Instructional Designers (3)

Select five (15):

• LT 7110 Instructional Design for School-Based Settings (3)
• LT 7360 Integrating Technology in School-Based Learning Environments (3)
• LT 7777 Inventing to Learn (3)
• LT 8050 Evaluation and Assessment of Online Learning (3)
• LT 8100 Introduction to the Learning Sciences (3)*
• LT 8110 Leadership in Instructional Technology (3)
• LT 8200 Diffusion and Adoption of Technological Innovation (3)
• LT 8300 Design Research in Practice (3)*
• LT 8360 E-Learning Design and Development (3)
• LT 8390 Analysis of Education, Training, and Performance Support Centers (3)
• LT 8400 Developing Digital Multimedia for Learning (3)
• LT 8420 Topics in Instructional Technology (3)
• LT 8440 eLearning Environments (3)
• LT 8700 Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (3)
• Other courses may be selected with consent of advisor.

*LT 8100 and LT 8300 can count in the professional studies area or in the electives area but not both.

Internship (3)
Required (3):

• LT 8660 Internship in Instructional Technology (3)

Students must have completed at least 24 semester hours of program coursework before taking LT 8660.

Exit Requirement: Students must achieve a satisfactory score on a written departmental examination and successfully present a portfolio of their work in instructional design and technology.

Program total: minimum of 36 semester hours

For up-to-date curriculum requirements, please visit the catalog.

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Fellowships
The Office of Graduate Programs’ Fellowship Advisor works with students interested in applying for nationally prestigious and competitive fellowships. The Office of Graduate Programs also coordinates the application process for students applying to the Second Century Initiative, the Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship and the Dissertation Library Travel Awards.

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