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Master’s Concentration

Adult Learning and Inclusive Design

Forge innovative paths to best engage adult learners through inclusive design in the digital age with this master’s degree concentration offered entirely online. As you develop critical competencies within instructional design, you’ll also cultivate an inclusive mindset and best practices related to instructional strategies, assessment, and interventions. Whether leading instructional design within higher education, government, or corporations, you’ll gain hands-on practice in andragogy, learner-centered design, and research to ensure the diverse needs of adult learners of all types are met.

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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.

At a Glance

Classes Next Begin
March 31

Term Length
10 Weeks

Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour

Format
Online

Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT

How Long to Finish
As quick as 18 months. Access a sample schedule

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Skills You’ll Learn

Leverage adult learning theories on instructional strategies

Develop strategies for examining assessment data to refine design practices

Design inclusive learning materials, activities, and assessments

Curriculum

Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology with a concentration in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).

 

5

Core Courses

5

Concentration
Courses

2

Elective Courses

Core Courses

Learn the scope of activity, historical development, and future direction of the industry. These courses provide a foundation that you’ll draw on throughout your concentration and elective courses. The capstone serves as the culminating academic experience in which you’ll explore a problem of practice in your field of study.

IDT 4001 Portfolio Foundations
IDT 4000 Strategic Planning for Accessible Learning Design
IDT 4010 Curricular Development and Program Assessment for Adult Learning
IDT 4203 Adult Learning Strategies and Theories
IDT 4910 Research Practices and Applications
IDT 4920 Portfolio Capstone
Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

IDT 4100 E-Learning: Course Design, Models, and Practice
IDT 4120 E-Learning: Multimedia Application
IDT 4130 Equity, Justice, and Inclusivity with Learning Design
IDT 4140 Universal Design for Learning
IDT 4150 Project Management and Stakeholder Communication
Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the InstructionalDesign and Technology program include:

COMM 4002 Dynamic Presentation and Training Methods
COMM 4206 Evaluating Learning and Development Effectiveness
COMM 4306 UX Strategies and Methods
COMM 4307 Developing Content for UX

Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the
Instructional Design and Technology program. You
may also select courses from other University College
graduate programs with approval from the academic
director.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives
that align with your career and personal goals, and
your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from
the academic director.

Interested in a graduate certificate?

Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Adult Learning and Inclusive Design.

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Career Opportunities

Select Job Titles

Instructional Designer/Coordinator
Chief Learning Officer
Instructional Design Specialist/Consultant
Director of Instructional Technology
Employee Trainer

Curriculum Developer
Learning Experience Designer
Learning Development Manager
Instructional Technology Specialist
Training Manager


Instructional Designer Salary: National Average

$70,055

(Glassdoor.com)

College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:

  • One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
  • A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
  • Resume and cover letter guidance

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Accreditation

 

Higher Learning Commission

College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.

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