eLearning: Master's Program
eLearning Design and Implementation:
An Innovative, Online Masters Program
Who is this Masters Program for?
The eLearning Design and Implementation (eDI) MA program is for K-12 teachers, higher education instructors, trainers, content experts, and corporate instructional developers – anyone who:
- Is eager to apply Web technologies in their training or classroom environments.
- Is highly motivated to learn the tools and techniques for success in this field.
- Enjoys collaborative learning.
- Enjoys project-based learning activities that are applicable to their training and school environments.
- Wants to become a Web development leader and mentor.
- Has little or no previous Web development experience.
If you are interested in this option, please contact the Program Coordinator -- Joni Dunlap -- for more information.
What Makes this Masters Program Unique?
- The Masters program emphasizes an authentic, interactive approach to online education; you work collaboratively on complex and realistic projects.
- The MA program helps you develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an eLearning leader in your organization by engaging you in a deep investigation of the theory and research that influences eLearning innovations.
- You develop products for immediate, practical use in your training or school environment.
- You create Web-based instructional products that incorporate multimedia and hypermedia techniques and applications.
- You produce a professional portfolio showcasing your own Web-based instructional products and learning environments.
Curriculum
The eDI Masters program is composed of 36 credit hours of online courses – there are no face-to-face meetings or scheduled activities. In your first year, you will take the three courses required for the Designing eLearning Environments certificate. A cohort starts every August and another cohort starts each January. You cannot join the program once it is underway.
This is a very intensive program. Learning these skills takes time and commitment. Visit our Course Rotation page to learn more about the courses that you'll take.