Program Overview
The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (MSIDT) degree program is designed to provide you with the skills and competencies required to become an emerging expert who is work-ready in the field of instructional design. As part of the Ascend pathway at L.A. Pacific, the innovative competency-based education (CBE) curriculum assesses your application of skills and competencies within projects which become part of your portfolio that can be shared with employers. This fully flexible, fully mobile, subscription-based learning model makes the Ascend pathway unique.
Program Highlights
Digital Learning Asset Development: Create digital learning assets using industry standards and technology
Learning Evaluation and Analytics: Integrate the use of learning data to inform instructional design and development decisions
Creating Learning Experiences: Design inclusive, equitable, student-centered learning experiences from a Christian worldview perspective
Managing Learning and Development: Analyze diverse factors affecting the design and delivery of learning and talent development
Professional Foundation: Use theoretical frameworks and practical skills for effective design of learning and training
Credits & Cost
30
REQUIRED MAJOR UNITS
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
$10,000
COST PER CREDIT
EST PROGRAM COST
16
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST
AVG MONTHS TO COMPLETE
Potential Careers
Program graduates gain practical knowledge and skills and pursue careers in industries such as:
E-Learning Developer
Instructional Designer
Education
Course Requirements
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
EMPHASIS OPTIONS
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
COURSES
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
CAPSTONE COURSES
TWO CONCENTRATION
HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
LAPU DISTINCTIVES
HUMANITIES
GENERAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM REQUISITES
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
ELECTIVES
XEDU 510 || Instructional Design | 3 CREDITS |
XEDU 550 || Instructional Development and Technology | 3 CREDITS |
XEDU 540 || Learning Delivery and Facilitation | 3 CREDITS |
XEDU 580 || Learning Analytics | 3 CREDITS |
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
12 CREDITS
XEDU 590 || Methods of Professional Inquiry | 3 CREDITS |
XEDU 530 || Legal, Professional, and Ethical Behaviors for ID professionals | 3 CREDITS |
XEDU 570 || Career and Leadership DevelopmenT | 3 CREDITS |
PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
9 CREDITS
XEDU 560 || Knowledge Management | 3 CREDITS |
XEDU 520 || Organizational Development | 3 CREDITS |
XEDU 610 || Capstone Project | 3 CREDITS |
MANAGEMENT
9 CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS
30 CREDITS
Recommended Concentrations
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
