About Instructional Design and Technology at CSUSB
CSUSB’s Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology equips you to create effective, engaging, and tech-integrated learning experiences that improve education and training across industries.
Whether your passion lies in K-12 education, higher ed, or corporate training, this program prepares you to lead instructional innovation using proven design models and emerging technologies.
You’ll learn how to:
- Develop and manage digital learning environments
- Implement instructional design processes grounded in research
- Integrate educational technologies to enhance engagement and outcomes
- Evaluate and apply learning theories to improve performance
- Design solutions for real-world teaching and training challenges
Our curriculum blends theory, technology, and practical experience—ensuring you graduate ready to lead learning in schools, universities, and organizations.
Careers in Instructional Design and Technology
The M.A. in instructional design and technology program will prepare you to be an instructional designer, improve your use of instructional technology and support the use of technology in a variety of career paths, including:
- Technology coordinator (school or district-level)
- Instructional materials developer
- Online instructor
- Online course developer
- Corporate trainer
- Digital media designer
- Digital media developer
Sample Courses
Instructional Design I
Examination of various models of instructional design and procedures used in the production of instructional materials.
E-Learning Design and Development
Examination and application of e-Learning design and development principles and practices to produce online courses.
Technology Integration in The Classroom
Exploration of basic principles of operation of computer hardware and software, and basic troubleshooting techniques for computer systems, effective integration of technology into the curriculum, digital literacy, and the legal and ethical issues related to the use of technology.
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