教学设计和技术MA计划中的“教学系统”轨道是为商业，工业，政府或其他进行培训，专业发展和终身学习的环境中的准和实践教学设计师，培训专家和培训总监/经理设计的。候选人在人们如何学习，为什么学习，如何刺激和促进学习以及使用替代教学系统方面发展专业知识。候选人分析培训要求并使用当前和新兴技术设计，开发，评估和管理培训和教育计划
The Instructional Systems track in the Instructional Design and Technology MA program is designed for prospective and practicing instructional designers, training specialists and training directors/managers in business, industry, government, or other settings where training, professional development and lifelong learning takes place.<br><br>Candidates develop expertise in how and why people learn, how to stimulate and facilitate learning, and in the use of alternative instructional delivery systems. Candidates analyze training requirements and design, develop, evaluate, and manage training and educational programs using of current and emerging technologies. The Instructional Systems program may be completed totally online or in mixed mode.<br><br>The Instructional Systems track in the Instructional Design and Technology MA program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The curriculum includes 12 credit hours of instructional technology core courses, 12 credit hours of professional specialization, 9 credit hours of electives, three credit hours of practicum, and a comprehensive exam taken during the last semester of coursework.