Top Schools that Offer a Master's Degree in Instructional Design

Find out which top schools offer master's degree programs in instructional design, which is the study of learning needs, trends and materials. Read about the programs at three leading universities, along with an overview of other schools in the U.S. with graduate instructional design programs.

School Information
Graduate instructional design programs typically include courses in software development, multimedia technology and curriculum development. Among other colleges and universities, they can be found at the University of Georgia in Athens, Florida State University and California State University, which are profiled below. Qualified graduates may pursue careers in training, education and human resources.

Top U.S. Schools with Master's Degree Programs in Instructional Design

1. University of Georgia in Athens
The University of Georgia (UG) ranked 62nd on the 2012 U.S. News & World Report list of best universities in the nation. This public university offers a Master of Education in Instructional Design and Development through its Learning, Design and Technology Program. Once enrolled, students explore computer and multimedia technology. The program culminates in an oral exam and a portfolio.

2. Florida State University in Tallahassee

Florida State University (FSU) ranked 43rd on U.S. News & World Report's list of best graduate education schools for 2012. FSU offers a Master of Science in Instructional Systems with a major in instructional design that can be completed online or on campus. In this program, students examine trends in instructional design and learning theories and participate in an internship. They can also prepare for careers as trainers, K-12 educational instructors and human resource specialists.

3. California State University in Fullerton

California State University in Fullerton (CSUF) is a public institution that ranked 33rd on the 2012 U.S. News & World Report list of best regional universities in the West. CSUF offers an online Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology. This program is designed for students seeking technology careers in any setting, from preschool through higher education and corporate training. In particular, students learn how to plan, design and assess instructional technologies at all education levels.

List of Ten Good Schools with Master's Degree Programs in Instructional Design

School Name	Distinction	Location
Arizona State University	Master of Education in Educational Technology program offers an instructional design and technology track	Phoenix, AZ
Boise State University	Largest of all Idaho universities	Boise, ID
California State University, Fullerton	Ranked sixth on the 2012 U.S. News & World Report list of top public schools in the West	Fullerton, CA
Florida State University	High research activity as categorized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions	Tallahassee, FL
San Diego State University	Diverse student population	San Diego, CA
Seton Hall University	Private Catholic college	South Orange, NJ
University of Georgia	Offers 600 clubs and organizations on campus	Athens, GA
University of Kentucky	Instructional systems design students can also earn a graduate certificate in distance education	Lexington, KY
University of Massachusetts, Boston	Only public university in the city of Boston	Boston, MA
University of South Alabama	Offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs in instructional design	Mobile, AL

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