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How to Apply
Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
- A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work
- Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits; if your transcript is in a language other than English, please include an English translation, validated by an official public translator
- Statement of purpose
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- If applicable, request official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo scores to be sent to the University of Massachusetts Boston
Deadlines & Cost
Deadlines: July 1 for fall, November 1 (priority deadline) and December 1 (final deadline) for spring
Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.
Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website.
Curriculum
Required Courses (12 Credits)
- INSDSG 601 - Foundations in Instructional Design and Learning Technology 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 602 - The Adult as Learner 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 642 - Assessment and Evaluation in Instructional Design 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 684 - Design and Instruction of Online Courses 3 Credit(s)
Elective (3 Credits)
Complete one from below.
- INSDSG 604 - Communication Theory and Practice 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 607 - Using Primary Research for Evidence-Based Practice 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 610 - Video Principles for Instructional Design 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 634 - Project Management in Instructional Design 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 640 - Planning, Design and Development of eLearning 3 Credit(s)
- INSDSG 646 - Universal Course Design: A Pathway to Mindful and Creative Adult Learning for All 3 Credit(s)
Graduation Criteria
Complete 15 credits from five courses including four required courses and one elective.
Statute of limitations: Five years.
Contact
Graduate Program Director Carol Sharicz
carol.sharicz [at] umb.edu
Lecturer Fran Keefe
fran.keefe [at] umb.edu
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