In this program, you'll gain the advanced knowledge, skills and professional abilities for a career in instructional design. Most instructional designers work in the rapidly growing world of online and virtual education. Course work in this master's program covers a wide range of educational technologies, curriculum design principles, and impactful instructional strategies. This work allows instructional designers to create courses and programs working in collaboration with content experts. When you graduate, you'll be ready to design, develop, and deliver online and virtual courses in a wide variety of educational and professional practice contexts – including higher education.