Consultative Problem Solving -
Graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design will be prepared to lead design projects through effective communication, sound decision making, and a strong understanding of systematic instructional design. They will be able to:

• Determine strategic training needs and decisions based on the context of an organization.
• Communicate effectively to manage a collaborative team. [MC2]
• Advocate for a systematic approach to instructional design within an organization. [MC1, MC4]
• Develop a plan to manage risk and prevent project disruptions. [MC2]
• Apply effective time management strategies to ensure project milestones. [MC4]

Analysis and Planning -
Graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design will use evidence, observation, and theory to plan effective instructional solutions. They will be able to:

• Determine learner needs using an empathetic process. [MC3, MC5]
• Select appropriate instructional and learning theories to guide the development of learning solutions. [MC2]
• Synthesize a variety of evidence to inform instructional design decisions.
• Analyze current and emerging learning technologies for instructional delivery applications.

Design and Development -
Graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design will design and develop appropriate instructional solutions for various contexts. They will be able to:

• Design learning solutions that demonstrate proper instructional alignment.
• Develop appropriate learning materials for the desired outcomes and performance environment. [MC2]
• Design assessments that measure skill transfer in authentic situations. [MC2, MC5]
• Design assessments that encourage skill transfer to authentic situations.
• Identify essential deliverables and timelines required for developing an instructional design project. [MC1, MC2]

Implement and Measure -
Graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design will implement and evaluate instructional solutions in various contexts. They will be able to:

• Create an implementation plan for an instructional unit.
• Evaluate design decisions throughout the instructional design process.
• Determine the effectiveness of an instructional solution in enhancing learner performance to achieve organizational goals. [MC2, MC4]
• Revise instructional products based on evaluation data.

Instructional Design Technology -
Graduates of the Master of Science in Instructional Design will explore current and emerging instructional design technology, including technical and ethical issues, and design eLearning by leveraging these technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). They will be able to:

• Identify strategies for troubleshooting common technical issues.
• Describe ethical considerations in instructional design technology. [MC3, MC4, MC5]
• Address ethical issues related to the use of AI in instructional design. [MC3, MC4, MC5]
• Apply current and emerging learning technologies as appropriate for an instructional design solution. [MC2]
• Create eLearning that fulfills a specific learning need. [MC2]
• Analyze research on the advancements and applications of instructional design technology. [MC2, MC5]
• Design instructional materials that leverage AI technologies to personalize learning and enhance user engagement. [MC4, MC5]