Program Overview
The Instructional Design & Technology at Old Dominion University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Instructional Design & Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,195 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Norfolk, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Instructional Design & Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Web Development for Educators
- Foundations of Instructional Technology
- Management of Technology Resources in the Classroom
- Human Performance Assessment
- Principals and Practice of Human Performance Technology
- Knowledge Management
- Consulting Skills for Instructional Designers
- Needs Analysis and Assessment
- Task Analysis Methods
- Foundations of Distance Education
- Instructional Technology Product Evaluation
- Instructional Systems Design
- Computer-Based Multi-Media Design
- Diffusion and Adoption of Instructional Technology Innovations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
Students must:- hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited college/university;
- have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.80;
- take and receive satisfactory scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (score of 290 combined on verbal and quantitative with a minimum of 140 verbal for regular admission) or Miller Analogies Test (minimum score of 45 or 399 for regular admission); and
- have an interview with the graduate program director or his/her designee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,195 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,195 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Old Dominion University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, United States
Old Dominion University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date Admissions 1004
- Language English
- Duration 24 months