Program Details
This program is not designed for teacher certification, licensure or endorsement.
Capella University's online Master's in Instructional Design program gives you the skills to integrate online education with ethical standards. Through a curriculum that balances instructional design, the psychology of learning, and technology, you will focus on the practice of online instructional design, including designing effective instruction, methods of online delivery, software tools and project management.
With your Master's in Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella, you'll demonstrate skill in instructional design, manage instructional design projects, bridge instructional design theory and real world opportunities, and integrate ethical standards in all instructional design and development activities.
Common jobs with an online Master's in Instructional Design for Online Learning include instructional design specialist, instructional technologist, coordinator of e-learning, computer-assisted instruction specialist, and education or development specialist. Potential workplaces include: corporation, community college, vocational school, military education, adult education program, land-based or online college or university, P–12 school, military or educational consulting firm.
For current K-12 professionals interested in extending their education with a graduate degree. Capella University education programs do not lead to initial teacher licensure.
Requirements
Your program of enrollment determines the admission requirements.
Basic requirements for all programs:
- Admission application and non-refundable $50 application fee
- Acknowledgement agreement
- All applicants must understand, read, speak, and write fluently in English
- Official transcript(s) from previous institutions for degree and post-degree coursework, if applicable
Minimum level of education required:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution
- Minimum grade point average of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Special Accreditation
Capella University’s Education Preparation Provider (EPP) unit is accredited based on the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards for a period of 8 years, from 10/22/2010 to 12/31/2018.
Capella University’s EPP is eligible for and will seek accreditation based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards during fall 2017/spring 2018. CAEP is the single specialized accreditor for educator preparation, and administers NCATE accreditation.
School Accreditation Statement
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Higher Learning Commission: www.hlcommission.org, 800.621.7440
- Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu