Master of Education in Instructional Design Online Degree Information

	Master of Education in Instructional Design
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Degree Title:	Master of Education in Instructional Design
College:	UMassOnline
Description:	The M.Ed. in Instructional Design is an ideal master's degree for career professionals engaged in the education, training and development of adult learners in the workplace. Students experience a dynamic learning process and curriculum that meets the current educational demands of the marketplace. This unique program is a comprehensive course of study that gives equal importance to both the design and delivery of adult instruction. Applications of this process appear in every kind of organization including business and industry, educational institutions, government agencies, the military, health care, and professional societies. This multi-disciplinary academic program requires 36 credits for completion. Four core classes (12 credits) are taught on the Boston campus and all participants must be present. The remaining courses can be taken via a web-based online format that follows a semester calendar. By offering the majority of the courses online, students are better able to control their schedules as they work toward the degree. Using the principles and practices of adult education, theoretical and applied courses concentrate in three areas: building a foundation/conceptual framework for the instructional design process; developing instructional strategies and skills to facilitate adult learning; and using educational media and technology to enhance the learning process.

Accreditation:	The University of Massachusetts campuses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and Worcester) are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools in the six New England states. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	You must have a bachelor's degree to be admitted to this degree program.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
The University of Massachusetts campuses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and Worcester) are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Address:
333 South Street, Suite 400
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Courses generally follow the campuses' standard academic calendars and begin in early fall, winter, spring, and summer.

Credit-earning Options:
Credit earned by successfully completing UMass courses from one campus can, in most cases, be transferred to other campuses, colleges, and universities. However, course credits are not automatically transferable from one campus to another.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
You must have: access to a personal computer (Mac or PC), basic computer skills, Internet connection, e-mail program and account, at least a 56 kbps modem, Java-capable browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari), Shockwave plugin (to use chat).

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Loans Offered:
Availability of financial aid varies depending on course status and matriculation. Check with your advisor to determine your eligibility and application procedures.