Instructional Technology

M.S. Instructional Technology

Academics

Our master’s degree in Instructional Technology gives students the tools to incorporate a diverse range of technology in learning and instruction–whether they are working in K-12 schools, higher education or the business world. Candidates learn to integrate instructional technology more effectively in a variety of contexts, such as in classrooms, corporations and nonprofits, as well as how to effectively design, implement and evaluate their technological integrations. 

Overview

The degree requires the completion of 10 courses (30 credits) offered via in-person, online, and in hybrid options, including intensive, eight-day summer institutes. 

There are many opportunities for flexible internships with colleges, businesses and other organizations. Graduates have gone on to become successful instructional designers in education and industry, instructional technologists, managers of training and instructional design in large companies and nonprofits and as teacher trainers at universities in the U.S. and abroad. Some pursue doctorates and join college faculties.  

Working closely with our faculty, students learn to incorporate technology in education and training for people of all ages and environments. Lehigh’s Instructional Technology program emphasizes universal design for learning (UDL), an approach to teaching that accommodates differences in how individuals learn and helps all students succeed. The curriculum shows how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act to personalize learning for an increasingly diverse population. 

Courses offer instructional design proficiency in such areas as project-based learning, simulation-based learning, game-based learning, digital storytelling and makerspace development. Students are taught how to integrate STEM curriculum design and development, as well as assessment/evaluation construction and program review processes. 

Master’s candidates benefit from faculty expertise in geospatial tools such as ArcGIS, Google Earth and mapping softwares, assistive technology, artificial intelligence, 3D modeling and game design with Blender and Unity3D, mobile technologies and application development, augmented reality and virtual reality use and development. 

Application Requirements

  • Online application
  • Transcripts, minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) 
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Personal statement
  • Professional resume
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Quick Facts

Transcript Evaluations: Evaluations are required for applicants who have earned a degree outside the U.S.

Deadline(s): April 15 for summer semester start, July 15 for fall semester start, December 15 for spring semester start. The application and all supporting materials are due by the listed deadlines.

Modality: Online or Hybrid

Course Requirements: 10 courses (30 credits) - offered via in-person, online, and hybrid options in fall, spring and summer sessions

Typical Course Load: Fall (1-2 courses), spring (1-2 courses), summer (2 courses)

Time to Completion: Between 1 and 3 years

Practical Experience Component: While not required, we offer very flexible internship opportunities in all semesters with colleges and business organizations in the area for interested students.

Culminating Experience: This program is design and development based. There are no comps or thesis to complete.

Program Alumni: Instructional designers (education and industry), instructional technologists (education and industry), training & instructional design managers, teacher trainers/coaches (in colleges and universities both domestic and international), MakerSpace manager. Our students have also moved from this program to the doctoral program in order to become designers/technologists and/or faculty members.

Your best work is ahead.

Curriculum

All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise noted. Course descriptions can be found in the course catalog.

course numbercourse name
EDUC 471Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives

course numbercourse name
TLT 401Overview of Teaching and Learning
TLT 403Introduction to Instructional Design
TLT 458Introduction to Multimedia Programming and Development
TLT 460Advanced Multimedia Programming and Development
TLT 476Assessment of Instructional Technologies

course numbercourse name
TLT 367Environmental Education
TLT 368Teaching and Learning with Geospatial Tools
TLT 450Introduction to Learning Analytics
TLT 451Data Visualization
TLT 462Special Topics in Development of Instructional Resources and Technologies for Learning (1-3 credits)
TLT 465Design Thinking for Learning
TLT 470Technology for Teaching and Learning
TLT 472Online Teaching and Learning
TLT 474Large-scale Planning and Implementation of Educational Technology
TLT 480Curriculum Theory and Design
EDUC 493Internship in: (with subtitle) (1-6 credits)
Other electives as approved by advisor

International Students

Optional Practical Training (OPT) lets eligible F-1 students work in their field of study in the United States for 12 to 36 months after completing their program. Most students studying on F-1 visas become eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization. F-1 students with a degree in a STEM field—science, technology, engineering or math—may be eligible for a 24-month extension of their 12 months of OPT. Thus, students with an F-1 visa in our program may be eligible for the STEM OPT extension, which allows for up to a total of 36 months of Optional Practical Training off-campus work authorization. For more information on who is eligible to apply for this extension visit Lehigh’s Office of International Students and Scholars: STEM OPT Extension (https://global.lehigh.edu/oiss/current-students/stem-opt-extension).

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