Instructional Technology
Overview
Instructional technology (IT) is an interdisciplinary field that sharpens your abilities to critically analyze the performance problems of employees or students and create innovative learning solutions. Instructional technologists:
- Envision flexible solutions to performance problems and learning barriers
- Design creative strategies for bringing their visions to life
- Produce a variety of multimedia innovations
- Evaluate how well their own solutions, strategies and innovations added value to the organization for which they work
Program Format
- 100% online
- Fall and spring semesters: courses are offered in eight- or 16-week terms
- Abbreviated-term courses are common during the summer
What can I do with a degree in instructional technology?
The instructional technology program prepares students for a variety of instructional development and technology-related positions in education, nonprofits, business and industry.
Stacked Credentials
The instructional technology program offers a professional development sequence, post-baccalaureate certificates and three master’s degree emphases. You can apply the credits from a post-baccalaureate certificate toward the master’s degree. Thus, if you earn a certificate, you actually will be earning two SIUE credentials: a post-baccalaureate certificate and a degree.
Faculty
Instructional technology courses are taught by faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership.
Online Specialization Available
