M.S. in IDT (Prospective Students)
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The increased use of advanced technology as an educational tool
is not a trend. It is a fact of life. The question then becomes how
can we best capture the potential for these interactive learning
tools to improve the quality of education. This is the focus of
Western Illinois University's Master of Science program in
Instructional Design and Technology (IDT). To
provide educators with the ideas, strategies and technical skills to
utilize instructional technology to its greatest advantage.
A master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology can make a tremendous difference in your career, equipping you with new skills to use in the classroom and opening up opportunities for promotion and advancement. In addition, from your first day of class you will see ways to apply what you are learning to your current teaching or training practices.
Yet as a working professional, it is essential for a graduate program to accommodate your ongoing professional and personal responsibilities. So we have designed the IDT program to fit into your schedule. With evening and weekend classes and distance instruction delivered via interactive satellite, compressed video and the Internet, the program provides you with the flexibility you need so that you can continue to meet all your commitments.
Career opportunities for graduates
Graduates from Western's Instructional Design and Technology program work whereever teaching and learning take place (K-12 schools, higher education, business training, non-profit training, government and military training, health education, etc). Many graduates use what they have learned to broaden their teaching or training practices with the assistance of technology. IDT graduates bring to the classroom an in-depth understanding of how the rich resources of technology can be used most effectively to promote learning.
There is also a strong demand for IDT graduates to work as technical specialists and instructional developers. These positions provide opportunities for you to plan and implement educational technology programs, or develop technology-based products to meet the learning needs of students/learners, customers, and clients.
Whether you continue to teach/train or move into a more specialized position, your degree in Instructional Design and Technology will serve as a valuable tool for accomplishing professional goals and keeping you abreast of changing technology.