Instructional Design & Learning Technologies (MA)
Master of Arts
Become a leader and prepare for high-demand careers in learning technology and instructional design in the classroom and beyond.
- Delivered entirely online
- Begin any term - Fall, Spring, Summer
- Scholarships available!
Real Projects. Real Skills. Real Impact.
Entirely Online | 30 Credits | 5 semesters
- Built for industry professionals pursuing careers in learning & development, instructional design, corporate training, eLearning, educational technology, and related fields.
- Master AI‑enhanced learning and emerging technologies including UX/UI, adaptive learning, and instructional strategy.
- Save on textbooks — all course materials and online texts are included in your online course packages.
- Ranked in the top 20% of online master’s in education programs in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.
- Earn graduate certificates in Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, and/or Online Teaching.
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have dedicated support to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.
Alyssa Dyall-Bruner
Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
Online & Distance Education
alyssa.dyall-bruner@uni.edu
319-273-2416
Cheryl Meller
Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
College of Education
cheryl.meller@uni.edu
319-273-6255
Admission Requirements
To be admitted, students must have:
- Minimum 2.75 GPA; applicants with a lower GPA may still be admitted provisionally
- Current resume/CV
Along with the application, students should have their official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
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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 for positions such as:
- Instructional Designer
- Learning Experience Designer
- Corporate Trainer
- Learning & Development Specialist
- Educational Technology Consultant
- eLearning Developer
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 for positions such as:
- Instructional Designer
- Learning Experience Designer
- Corporate Trainer
- Learning & Development Specialist
- Educational Technology Consultant
- eLearning Developer
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
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.
- Full Consideration deadline for Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships: February 1, 2026
- Deadline for all other funds: August 1, 2026
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.
Express Interest
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.