The Online Master's Degree in Instructional Design offers comprehensive training in the design and delivery of adult education with the Online Master of Education Degree in Instructional Design from UMass Boston. Designed for professionals engaged in the education, training and development of adult learners in the workplace, the Online Master's Degree in Instructional Design provides a dynamic learning process and vibrant curriculum that meets the current educational demands of the marketplace.
Program Emphasis
Course study focuses on the instructional design process, on adult learning theory, and on communication, media, technology, and learning about organizations. Emphasis is given to the students' application and evaluation of their learning. The Master's Degree in Instructional Design consists of 12 courses and may be completed entirely online.
Program Highlights:
Building a foundation and conceptual framework for the instructional design process;
Developing instructional strategies and skills to facilitate adult learning;
Using educational media and technology to enhance learning
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University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:
University of Massachusetts Lowell's B.S. in Information Technology Ranked Among Top Affordable Online IT Degrees by Get Educated in 2011
UMass Ranked Among Top 10 Best Colleges in Online Education in Communication & Public Relations Degrees, 2011 by The Best Colleges
UMass ranks 19th highest-rated university in the world by the Times of London.
UMass ranked 56th in the Times of London's Top 200
UMassOnline, UMass Boston President's Special Achievement Award, Valerie C. Haven, Sloan-C 2010 Awards
University of Massachusetts Ranked Among Top 28 Best Value in Online Education for Human Services & Psychology Professionals, 2009 by Get Educated
Ranked Top 10 Online Degrees Colleges- September 2009 (Online Degree Reviews.com)
UMassOnline Awarded Public Sector of the Year by Mass Technology Leadership Council , 2008
Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program, UMass Lowell's Online Graduate Behavioral Intervention in Autism Program, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
'Excellence in Online Teaching' Award, Dr. Jeannette E. Riley, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
Program of Excellence, University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)-Journalism Certificate
Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
Excellence in Online Teaching, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports
Excellence in Distance Teaching Education
Admissions:
The Master's Program in Instructional Design invites applications from individuals with a variety of academic and experiential backgrounds who hold baccalaureate degrees from an accredited institution.
Admission is competitive - Apply early! Here's how…
4. Three letters of recommendation from former teachers familiar with the applicant's recent academic work, or from employers familiar with his or her professional ability
5. An updated resume.
Financial Aid:
Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.
Fill out the FAFSA form at https://studentaid.gov. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Boston school code number 002222.
For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu
Contact:
For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu.
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