B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

From corporations and universities to government and military agencies, across industries and around the world, continuous training and improvement of personnel is essential for both productivity and innovation. With technology playing an increasingly important role in teaching and learning, many new opportunities are emerging for professionals who can design effective learning experiences and training programs.

Walden’s online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you for these new challenges. Whether you are working in higher education, P-12,corporate training, or military and government training settings, you can benefit from this online degree program—one of the few of its kind in the nation.

Benefit from Walden’s own experience in online content development and instructional delivery, gaining firsthand knowledge of our learning management system and how it is used to provide engaging and content-rich instruction. Prepare to excel in a variety of careers in the fast-growing field of instructional design and technology, including:

• Instructional Coordinator/Designer
• Training and Development Specialist
• Curriculum Designer
• Course Editor
• Desktop Publishing, Web Design, or Multimedia Specialist

Once you’ve earned your degree, you will be able to:

• Identify your organization’s learning needs and effectively use technology to address those needs.
• Design courses across disciplines.
• Apply academic theory and practical experience to design training programs in higher education, P-12, corporate, or government settings.

Concentrations

• General Program
• Business and Organizational Change
• Human Factors and Interface Design

Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336. 

Learn More

• Gain a Competitive Edge in Your Career
• General Education Requirements
• Admission Requirements
• Learning Outcomes
• Enhance Your Experience Through Technology

Technology Requirements

In addition to Walden’s general technical requirements, this program has additional technology requirements:

• Windows XP/Vista or Mac OS X*
• Adobe Web Premium CS5 (students may purchase from the Walden Computer Store to take advantage of a price reduction)
• Free, downloadable software programs that may be required in order to complete the course and program requirements.

*Adobe Web Premium will not run effectively with Windows 2000.

For assistance in deciding which online degree program fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.

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