Master of Distance Education & E-learning
University of Maryland Global Campus

Program Details

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. During the pandemic, online education was at an all-time high. Now that things are back to “normal,” there is still a great interest in online learning. This has led to a demand for educators who are able to design and lead distance education programs.  

This program offers practical strategies to use within distance education programs and communities. Courses include such topics as:

  • Developing curricula
  • Applying theories and frameworks
  • Managing changes
  • Working with different leadership styles

This online instructional design degree is not designed as a teacher preparation program and does not lead to teacher certification.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required