MEd in Learning and Instructional Design

The Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design at Wichita State University is an innovative, flexible, and student-centered program focused on research-based and best practice to learning, teaching and instructional design.

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Empower your potential to transform learning environments

The Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design (MEd LID) program will enable you to excel and innovate in your instructional design leadership and educational practices. This dynamic 30-credit-hour program is designed for K-12 educators, instructional designers, professional developers, and corporate trainers looking to advance their careers.

The program faculty will facilitate your critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based design skills to create effective learning experiences. The flexible curriculum of this program will allow you to customize your path based on your passion, expertise, and career goals. You will have opportunities to embrace creativity, foster authentic improvement, and design professional development programs for lasting personal and professional growth.

 

Curriculum

The core curriculum consists of:

  • 15 credit hours of foundational coursework.
  • 12 credit hours of electives.
  • 3 credit hours of thesis or capstone research project.
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Applied Learning Component

Students in the program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirements can be met by completing either a master’s thesis or capstone research project in which the emphasis is on applying professional practices to research and is directly linked to applied learning.

Potential additional credentials in MEd LID

Graduates of this program are eligible to receive the Instructional Design in Professional Practice graduate certificate, awarded upon completion of 15 credit hours of foundational coursework. .

In lieu of 12 credit hours of electives, students may be able to pursue one of the following options:

  • Online Learning and Educational Technology Certificate: Focused on designing online courses and integrating emerging technology into instructional practices.
  • Teaching Excellence and Leadership Certificate: Enhances professional teaching knowledge and skills based on current research and best practice.
  • Interdisciplinary STEM Education Certificate: Designed for those interested in creating or delivering interdisciplinary STEM curricula.
  • Advanced Professional Teaching and Learning Skills Certificate (Coming soon!): Explicitly designed for teachers seeking to enhance their professional knowledge and skills in current educational practices
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  • Or, Student designed interdisciplinary options  
 
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Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, students seeking the Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design must meet the following criteria.

  1. Graduate from the WSU teacher education program with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 60 credit hours; OR
  2. Graduate from an accredited program with a minimum 3.000 GPA in the last 60 credit hours; OR
  3. Provide alternative evidence that documents academic aptitude; OR
  4. Provide evidence of involvement in teaching, training, and/or program design or recommendation by the graduate program committee.

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Wichita, Kansas 67260-0028

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The School of Education is located in Corbin Education Center, Room 151.

Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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