M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology

  • TOTAL COST

    $9,500*
  • NEXT START DATE

    Apr 07, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    16 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    34

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M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology

The M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology program offers a streamlined curriculum that integrates the best of instructional design and educational technology. Students will gain the skills to create engaging, effective learning experiences that leverage the latest tools and strategies. You’ll not only learn instructional design principles but also become an expert at designing professional media and other learning resources. You’ll also have the option to specialize your coursework in pivotal emerging technologies – such as artificial intelligence and social media – and learn how to integrate them effectively in a variety of learning environments. Whether you’re passionate about K-12 education, higher education, or corporate training, this program will equip you to become a leader in your field. 


Why ACE?

Quality You Expect

Our accredited programs are designed for working professionals who want a quality education. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible online programs grounded in evidence-based content and relevant application.

Low Cost You Deserve

Because we’re 100% online, you only pay for the cost of delivering your education, not infrastructure like buildings or dorms. In fact, our affordability allows most of our students to graduate with no debt. We also offer over $2.5 million in scholarships and grants every year.

Flexibility You Need

Complete your coursework any time and anywhere there’s an internet connection. You’ll have access to academic resources 24/7, and highly responsive faculty and librarians. You decide how we fit into your life, not the other way around.


Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology

Total Tuition

34 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,990

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1360 Technology and Library Fee
(34 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$1,510

Total Program Cost

$9,500*

Find a plan that fits your budget.

When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It

$9,500
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Source: Internal Research Completed June 2024


Program Details

Focus of Study

  • Adult Education and Corporate Training

  • General Track

  • K-12 Educational Technology


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

April 07, 2025 Term

Apr 04, 2025

Payment Due

Apr 04, 2025

Application Due

Apr 07, 2025

Term Start

Apr 11, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

May 11, 2025

Term End

May 19, 2025 Term

June 09, 2025 Term

July 07, 2025 Term

August 18, 2025 Term

September 08, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

TECH5203

Fundamentals of Learning Design and Technology

3 Semester Credits

TECH5213

Curriculum and Alignment and Planning

3 Semester Credits

TECH5223

Quality Assurance and Evaluation of Online Learning

3 Semester Credits

TECH5233

Learning Design Activities and Assessment

3 Semester Credits

TECH5243

Design of Instructional Media

3 Semester Credits

TECH5253

Online Course Design

3 Semester Credits

TECH5263

Advanced Design Lab 1

3 Semester Credits

TECH5273

Advanced Design Lab 2

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.

State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

It is a state of California requirement that a student who pays his or her tuition is required to pay a state-imposed assessment of zero dollars and zero cents ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, for the California Student Tuition Recovery Fund. For more information and to see if you must pay the state-imposed assessment for Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) click here.

A Note About Licensure:

While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification, or endorsement. ACE offers several programs that do provide a pathway to licensure, certification, or endorsement and they can be found here.

†This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion, and meeting program milestones as required.

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