Instructional designers bring learning to life. They are educators, problem solvers, artists, project managers and partners. While they go by different names across industries, instructional designers work each day to help learners achieve their goals.
The undergraduate degree program in instructional design and technology is part of the Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education. Rigorous programs and close interaction with acclaimed faculty ensure that graduates leave the Mount ready to make a difference in a rapidly changing educational environment.
Learn about the Agnone School of EducationInstructional designers plan, design and develop learning interventions applying best practices and technology to support the development of accessible content, curriculum and other training materials. They apply learning theory and collaborate with subject matter experts to maximize learner success.
In the Mount’s instructional design and technology (IDT) major, you will ground your studies in the study of how adults learn and be able to design meaningful and effective learning that meets the needs of all learners. Courses in the major will cover enhancing instruction using technology, principles of graphic design, how to assess learning, applications of instructional design, and how to conduct research.
You will gain experience in all aspects of instructional design to find your specialty through interdisciplinary courses in communication, fine arts and business. You will gain a wealth of hands-on experience through an internship with an external partner and an in-house studio, where you will support Mount faculty, staff and administration with their instructional design needs on campus. Finally, you will leave with a rich portfolio of work from your professional collaborations using industry standard software.
With an IDT degree from the Mount, you will be equipped with the skills to be an instructional designer, elearning developer, learning experience designer, or training specialist in educational, corporate and nonprofit settings.
While this major is housed within the Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education, the Bachelor of Arts in instructional design and technology does not lead to teaching certification.
View a full listing of all instructional design and technology major courses.
Mount IDT students experience a multidisciplinary approach to instructional design that empowers them to find their niche in the vast array of opportunities in the field. Students find their passions through hands-on coursework in communication, art, education, and business and gain practical experience in on- and off- campus internships. IDT students are prepared to find their place in many career paths.
Instructional design and technology majors can go into a variety of positions including:
Instructional design is also needed in many fields, including:
Dean of the Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education
Instructional Design and Technology Program Director
Director of the Center for Instructional Design & Delivery