Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an online master’s degree in Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology, covering educational institutions, corporations, government positions, and nonprofit organizations.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science
• Major: Education
• College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
• Format: Mixed (fully online, mix of asynchronous and synchronous)
• Program Duration: Est. 24 months (dependent on the student's academic history, transfer credits, and applicability of transfer credits to the University's and program's graduation requirements)
• Credit Hours: 33
• Cost Per Credit: $744 (in-state), $819 (out-of-state)
• Admission Terms: Fall, Spring

Why Pursue Instructional Technology?

UT’s Instructional Technology master’s degree program prepares leaders in the field of instructional design and technology. Coursework enables students to design, develop, implement, and evaluate online learning environments. These skills are desirable in a variety of contexts, such as education, corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0+
• If the cumulative GPA is below 3.0 but above 2.7, the student may still qualify with an exception
• Copies of official transcripts from all institutions attended, undergrad and grad (official transcripts upon admission)
• Letter of introduction
• Statement of goals
• Three rating forms or letters of reference
• Applicants must submit an online graduate application to the Office of Graduate Admissions

Featured Courses

Students will have the opportunity to take courses that align with their interests and goals, such as:

• IT 532: Online Learning Environments
• IT 570: Instructional Systems Design
• IT 573: Introduction of Multimedia in Instruction
• IT 577: Practicum in Online Learning Environments

Related Programs

• Educational Administration (EDAM)
• Education Major, Adult and Continuing Education (MS)
• Educational Psychology (MS)