Why Earn Your Instructional Design Degree at Saint Leo University?
At Saint Leo, we prepare you to become an instructional designer. Beginning with your first class, we help you to learn about best practices and apply those practices through projects and fieldwork opportunities in a student-centered environment. This program is designed by practitioners and is very affordable. Your instructors have experience as designers, and our former students have come from a wide range of industries: insurance, military, K-12 and higher education, government, non-profits, and corporate. In this 10 course program, you take one course every 8 weeks so that you can finish in 18 months. This is designed for working professionals! Ready for a cutting-edge degree that opens up a new career? The MSID program is for you!
The Master of Science in Instructional Design is a dynamic online program of study that prepares students for career opportunities in this field to design, develop, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective instructional experiences for a variety of settings, including corporate training, military, adult learning, and higher education.
Learning Experience:
Online
Est. Time to Complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
30 hours
Master's in Instructional Design Program Details
The MS instructional design program courses are guided by professional standards in the field and focus on the development of skills and specialized experiences in the areas of instructional design, learning theory, and relevant technology in order to be able to develop curricula for the twenty-first-century learner.
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Online, On Campus, or Near You
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What are the on-campus facilities like?
Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
Instructional design students enjoy plenty of engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, as well as exciting departmental events.
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What are the benefits of earning your instructional design degree online?
Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
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Taking online classes has afforded me the opportunity to learn while maintaining a job. They give me some flexibility to study at times that work more cohesively with my schedule and allow me to utilize resources such as the library 24 hours a day.
Bentley Streat | Hayes, VA
Are education centers near you offering instructional design degree programs?
You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.
Career Outlook
No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.
What skills you will learn?
- Use foundational knowledge and conceptual framework in order to design instruction;
- Apply adult learning theory to course development for teaching/learning;
- Use effective models from communication theory to enhance the ID process;
- Use research-based practices to inform instructional strategy;
- Design, develop, implement, and evaluate instruction for a variety of settings;
- Develop a variety of instructional strategies and skills to be used in the design process;
- Effectively use instructional technology and media for teaching and learning;
- Evaluate training and instruction to ensure efficient and effective instruction and course improvement; and
- Apply the ID process to solve real-world situations.
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What can you do with a Master's in Instructional Design?
Instructional design is used to create education and training programs for schools, private companies, government and military agencies. If you're interested in developing materials to help others learn, and you have an aptitude for technology, you may find new career opportunities in the following areas:
- Instructional designer and developer
- Curriculum specialist or coordinator
- Instructional specialist or coordinator
- Corporate trainer
- Learning strategies director
- Project manager
- Educational consultant
What are the top instructional design degree jobs?
| Career | Growth | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional coordinator | 10% (As fast as average) | $66,970 per year |
| Training & development specialist | 11% (Faster than average) | $62,700 per year |
| Training & development manager | 11% (Faster than average) | $115,640 per year |
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020.
College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services
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Saint Leo’s College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services offers students a holistic education that lays a strong foundation for critical and independent thinking. The curriculum is designed to help students broaden their horizons and build valuable skills sought by employers. From biology to sociology, the College offers 17 high-quality and flexible programs on campus, online, and through our education centers.
Student Stories
"Saint Leo's online MBA program in Supply Chain Management provided me the opportunity for flexible learning alongside other supply chain professionals in my industry. With this MBA, I expanded upon educational and professional abilities within the field of Supply Chain Operations."
Paige Holt- MBA Student specializing in Supply Chain Management
Paige is one of our MBA students who has taken full advantage of the opportunities offered by Saint Leo's online MBA program in Supply Chain Management.
“Learning ignites my passion to seek and find information that intrigues my soul, spirit, and mind. Education at Saint Leo University has had an extremely positive influence on my life and my development as a person. It has made me more confident and enabled me to steer into my destiny. Saint Leo University has provided me with different learning experiences that has enabled me to branch out and work with people effectively. It has helped me develop a great amount of self-discipline and, aside from teaching me some very important life skills, Saint Leo University has opened many doors for my future.”
Karen Sislava Reyes - MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Karen came to Saint Leo from Flagler College where she earned her undergraduate accounting degree. Karen has worked as an intern for CliftonLarsonAllen. She plans on sitting for the CPA exam this year and will then pursue a doctorate degree.
''As a graduate now pursuing my masters of science in accounting, I’m even more thankful for how well Saint leo equipped me and not just educationally but as a leader, student, and even on a personal level. It is truly a privilege to have been taught by professors whose efforts go beyond the classroom.”
Tayhana Taylor - Undergrad Bachelor of Science- Accounting
Tayhana has completed four prestigious internships, including two with the BIG 4 CPA firms of Ernst & Young and Deloitte in New York City. These internships were highly competitive, and Tayhana engaged in both audit and tax while in these roles, gaining experience with leading-edge accounting protocols. She has been offered a full-time position with Deloitte in 2025. Tayhana has published three articles with faculty in the Tapia College of Business. The most recent titled, "The Impact of COVID-19 on the Airline Industry," was published in the Journal of Finance and Accountancy in Fall 2023
Saint Leo University has truly been a stepping stone for me. When I entered this university 4 years ago, I was unaware of what I’d be like when I left. Now, 3 weeks away from graduating, I am so thankful that I was a student here. Your time at Saint Leo University is what you make of it, and Saint Leo students are provided with so much opportunity to succeed.
O'shea Williams - Bachelor of Arts Developmental Psychology
“Saint Leo is not just an academic institution, it’s a formation institution. Saint Leo embraced me for who I am, showed faith that I could be my best, and solidified the light that was shining within me.”
Charles Onyeneke ’17
University Campus, Theology
“As a child, my great-grandmother taught me how to pray and to lean on God. Saint Leo inspired us all to learn with compassion and reminded me to keep the faith.”
Brent Patterson ’21
Center for Online Learning, Religious Studies
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Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.