Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Arts
About this program
The Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) program at San Francisco State University prepares students to design, develop, and implement effective learning experiences across educational, corporate, and entrepreneurial settings. Rooted in learning theory, design thinking, and emerging technologies, the program equips students to create engaging digital learning environments, integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance learning and assessment, and apply data-informed design practices. Through hands-on coursework and applied projects, students gain experience with instructional design methods, AI-enhanced content creation, and technology-supported collaboration used in K–12, higher education, business, and nonprofit contexts. Offered fully online and designed for working professionals, the program emphasizes creativity, ethical AI integration, and innovation, empowering graduates to become instructional leaders, consultants, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of learning and technology.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
Advance your career with our Master of Arts in Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) blending design thinking, technology integration, and applied AI tools to
- Lead in an era where learning and artificial intelligence converge.
- Create personalized, data-driven and inclusive learning experiences that engage today’s digital learners.
- Apply human performance technology for organizational change and management across industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply principles of human learning, performance improvement, and cognitive psychology to solve challenges associated with a lack of knowledge in specific education or professional contexts.
- Determine the need for education or training interventions in a given organizational situation involving knowledge and performance gaps.
- Given an education or training solution applied in an organization, assess the quality, depth, and value of the solution at individual and organizational knowledge and performance levels.
- Design and develop effective instructional media using industry-standard technologies and practices for multiple modes of delivery, including in-person and online environments.