Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology Ctrl + Alt + Delight: Make Learning More Fun

30
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Foster Positive Learning Environments with a Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology
Combining your creativity, interest in technology, and love of education into a degree program is easier than you think! Liberty’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology is designed to help meet the need for qualified leaders in the world of postsecondary education. This program can help equip you to design and develop high-quality learning experiences and products.
The use of technology is crucial to the success of instructors and students alike. By completing our online instructional design degree, you can pursue a rewarding career in the education field and learn how to create effective instructional materials that promote student development. Maybe you’re passionate about working in education, but you don’t necessarily want to be a professor or teacher. If so, this degree may be right for you.
Virtual classrooms and digital content are constantly developing, and instructional design professionals are needed to create new and improved learning products that meet students’ needs. Partner with us and learn how to use the latest technology innovations to transform and invigorate the modern education system.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education – Instructional Design and Technology.







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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
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Why Choose Liberty’s M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology?
We have led the way as pioneers in distance education since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has remained the same. We are proud to offer our higher education design program 100% online, so you don’t have to relocate or take time away from your career and family to pursue your degree.
Additionally, our online classes have no set login times, which means you can complete your coursework wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you! At Liberty, you’ll receive affordable tuition rates, quality academics, and a flexible online format — all with the goal of helping you become a Champion for Christ in your personal and professional life.
We won’t just help you get a degree. We can help equip you with the skills and credentials you need to take the next step in your career. By learning from professors who have years of experience in the field of education, you can develop your expertise and prepare to live out ethical principles in the workplace.
What Will You Study in a Instructional Design and Technology Master’s Online Program?
In this program, you will take core classes that explore various aspects of postsecondary education. Our introduction to higher education course dives into the major trends and issues facing colleges and universities today. You can learn about the role of higher education institutions in society as well as how culture, politics, and economics impact today’s education system.
Prepare to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Throughout this degree, you can learn how to provide student support services like academic advising and career guidance so you can help promote student retention and satisfaction.
The instructional design and technology specialization can help provide the tools you need to pursue a career as a course developer. You’ll explore how to use educational technology to improve instruction, supplement learning experiences, and evaluate student progress. Technology plays a vital role in today’s education landscape, especially with the current popularity of distance learning — so it’s critical that you understand cutting-edge methods for using technology to meet student and instructor needs.
The world of education is always growing and changing, and this program can help equip you with the skills needed to overcome challenges and adapt to new environments.
Potential Career Opportunities
After completing our instructional design master’s online, you can pursue a variety of job opportunities in the education field. Some of the roles you may qualify for include:
- Chief learning officer
- Course design manager
- Curriculum specialist
- Director of center for teaching and learning
- Director of instructional technology
- Education program manager
- Learning and development project manager
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Degree Information
- This program falls under Liberty’s School of Education.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
- This is a non-licensure program.
Degree Completion Plan

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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Education Full Time | $415/Credit |
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Graduate Education Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our M.Ed. in Instructional Design Degree Online
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.5 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this program cost per credit hour?
While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we actually lowered our tuition for our Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education programs. At $415 per credit hour for full-time students, Liberty University’s MEd program is available at one of the lowest tuition rates for this degree in the country.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
You can complete this online master’s degree in instructional design and technology in 30 credit hours.
What resources will be available to you as a student?
As an online student, you can access a wealth of resources through our top-notch research portal.
Can I teach college with a master’s in education?
An M.Ed. degree is designed to prepare you for educational leadership roles outside the classroom. However, if you do want to work directly in academics, earning an M.Ed. can also help equip you to teach at the college level. By completing this program, you can prepare to navigate the changing climate of postsecondary education.
What does “instructional design” mean?
An instructional designer’s job is to develop, implement, and evaluate instructional strategies and materials. In other words, the goal of these professionals is to facilitate student learning by implementing the best methodologies and technologies into the classroom.
Why is instructional design important in education?
Instructional design is a vital part of helping students learn, grow, and succeed. As an instructional designer, you can use your creativity to solve real-world challenges in the education sector. You might create interactive learning environments, develop engaging course materials, or discover methods for helping students retain important knowledge and skills, among other responsibilities.
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