Instructional Design and Development M.S. (Online)

The University of South Alabama offers a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Development that provides graduates with the information and skills training to analyze instructional tasks, design and deliver instructional programs, and perform evaluative procedures on instructional products and services. The master’s program is delivered to students completely online. In addition to learning how to provide instructional or training solutions to organizational problems, students learn about a relevant field in instructional design and development called human performance improvement (HPI), HPI is used in organizations when non-training solutions are called for, such as job redesign, conflict management and leadership training.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. GPA Requirement: A minimum overall grade-point-average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale based on the GPA used as the basis for granting the degree and posted on the official transcript from a regionally accredited institution at the time the degree was earned OR a 2.5 GPA on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work posted on the official transcript from a regionally accredited institution at the time the degree was earned. GRE or MAT scores are not required for admission unless a student doesn't meet the minimum GPA requirements (see below). A typed double-spaced statement of 2-4 pages in length regarding career goal(s) and purpose(s) for pursuing a graduate degree in Instructional Design and Development (submitted through the WebAdmit online portal). Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional abilities. A professional curriculum vitae or resume (submitted through the WebAdmit online portal)