Instructional Design & Learning Technologies
Master of Arts
Become a leader in learning technology and instructional design in the classroom and beyond.
- Delivered entirely online
- Next cohort begins Fall 2025
- Application deadline: June 1 - Apply now!
You may be eligible to receive a $2,000 Online & Distance Education Scholarship -- complete the application today!
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.
 | Dr. Ron Rinehart Department Head Learning, Leadership, and Community ron.rinehart@uni.edu |
 | Lisa Jaeger Enrollment Contact lisa.jaeger@uni.edu |
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Courses are offered entirely online, providing you with a network of colleagues who share common experiences. Coursework is offered in 8-week sessions in Fall/Spring terms and 6-weeks in the Summer via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates. Courses will meet Thursday evenings via Zoom, allowing students to interact in real-time. An in-person, one-weekend meeting will be held on the UNI campus during the first semester (date and time TBD, and remote access is available upon request).
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 offered in 8-week sessions in Fall/Spring terms and 6-weeks in the Summer via Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates. Courses will meet Thursday evenings via Zoom, allowing students to interact in real-time. An in-person, one-weekend meeting will be held on the UNI campus during the first semester (date and time TBD, and remote access is available upon request).
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
$2,000 Online & Distance Education Scholarship:
- UNI Online & Distance Education offers scholarships to degree-seeking graduate students. Qualified applicants will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship ($500 each fall and spring term).
- Submit your ODE scholarship application online.
College of Education Scholarships:
- Many Foundation scholarships are available through the College of Education; these are awarded based on specific qualifications and requirements.
- Apply now!
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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.