Instructional Design & Learning Technologies (MA)
Master of Arts
Become a leader in learning technology and instructional design in the classroom and beyond.
- Delivered entirely online
- Begin any term - Apply now for Spring 2026, Summer 2026, or Fall 2026
- You may be eligible to receive a scholarship - See below for details!
Features
Entirely Online | 30 Credits | 5 semesters
- Built for Industry Professionals – Ideal for corporate Learning & Development specialists, e-learning designers, and training managers.
- Master Emerging Technologies – Develop expertise in AI-driven learning, UX/UI, adaptive learning, and instructional strategy and design.
- Earn Graduate Certificates – In Instructional Design, Learning Technologies and/or Online Teaching.
- High-Demand Careers – Prepare for roles like Learning Experience Designer, Corporate Trainer, Educational Technology Consultant, and more.
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Program Coordinator and Enrollment Contact to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
Papia Bawa
Assistant Professor of Instructional Design
Department of Learning, Leadership and Community
papia.bawa@uni.edu
Lisa Jaeger
Enrollment Contact
lisa.jaeger@uni.edu
319-273-250
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Courses are offered entirely online, providing you with a network of colleagues who share common experiences. Coursework is delivered asynchronously via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates.
Our graduates are prepared to become:
- Technology Integration Specialists
- Classroom Teachers
- Instructional Designers
- Technology Coaches
- Master Technology-Using Teachers
- Instructional Technology Coordinators
- Educational Technology Center Staff
- Special Education Media Specialists
- Area Education Agency (AEA) Specialists
- Community College Instructors/Administrators
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses are offered entirely online, providing you with a network of colleagues who share common experiences. Coursework is delivered asynchronously via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates.
Our graduates are prepared to become:
- Technology Integration Specialists
- Classroom Teachers
- Instructional Designers
- Technology Coaches
- Master Technology-Using Teachers
- Instructional Technology Coordinators
- Educational Technology Center Staff
- Special Education Media Specialists
- Area Education Agency (AEA) Specialists
- Community College Instructors/Administrators
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
To be admitted, students must have:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA; applicants with a lower GPA may still be admitted provisionally
- CV/Resume
- Along with the application, students should have their official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions
Instructional Design & Learning Technologies MA Scholarships
College of Education Scholarships:
Graduate tuition scholarships are available for College of Education graduate students who are applying or enrolled in an online program, pending scholarship criteria. You may be eligible for any of the following scholarships:
- COE Dean's Graduate Scholarships
- Graduate Tuition Scholarships (funded through the UNI Division of Graduate Studies)
- Other COE and COE department scholarships funded through the UNI Foundation
Apply for these scholarships using the COE Graduate Scholarship Application. Deadline is April 15.
Online & Distance Education Scholarship
Online & Distance Education offers $2,000 scholarships for degree-seeking students enrolled in select graduate programs. There is no deadline to apply.
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Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information, and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.
Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance!
Scholarships Available
Learn more and apply for our ODE and College of Education scholarships.
Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.