Master of Science [M.S] [Instructional Design] From Western Kentucky University

Professionals in the field of instructional design apply systematic instructional design methodologies and a variety of instructional strategies to accomplish established goals.

The Master of Science in Instructional Design prepares practitioners to assume leadership roles in public or private organizations. Program graduates are equipped to design and develop instructional elements such as instructional videos, online instructional activities, user manuals for instructors, instruction manuals for commercial products, professional development curricula for teachers, multimedia instructional units, training packs for trainers, instructional materials for vocational/technical courses, lesson and unit plans for classroom use, and educational curricula.

Program graduates will possess the following competencies:

• Ability to analyze a variety of instructional performance issues in business, government, education, and home settings
• Ability to design and develop instructional solutions, including appropriate combinations of traditional/- instructor-led strategies, constructivist techniques, technology systems, and performance support systems
• Ability to ethically and effectively manage instructional design projects, including project management/tracking and scheduling, budgeting, and client consultation skills
• Ability to design appropriate assessment plans for instructional solutions
• Ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional solutions