Online Bachelor of Arts in Education in Educational Studies – Instructional Design
Place student learning at the center of digital instruction with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in educational studies with a concentration in instructional design online from Arizona State University. In this program, you’ll build a strong foundation in learning design while exploring the theories, principles and practices of instructional design. Upon graduating, you can pursue roles in education-focused organizations across the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Quick facts
Next start date: 03/17/2025
Total classes: 30
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
Learn to leverage contemporary and emerging instructional design practices
This program equips you to create engaging learning experiences for learners of all ages, with a focus on adults. You’ll learn to design instructional strategies, activities and resources outside of the classroom that support educators, facilitate learning and achieve curriculum objectives.
Emphasizing organizational practice and practitioner development, this program prepares you for entry-level instructional design roles across settings. Diverse career opportunities can range from training teachers on course design in school districts to developing job training programs for industries such as hospitality.
The knowledge and skills you’ll develop
In your courses, you’ll explore the fundamentals of instructional design, including adult learning theories, the history of the field and current trends. You’ll also learn to identify instructional needs and performance gaps, then design, develop and deploy digital learning solutions to address those challenges. To transform your skills, you’ll focus on:
- Applying instructional strategies.
- Conducting needs analysis.
- Creating multimedia learning materials.
- Developing learning goals and instructional objectives.
- Drafting assessment activities.
- Producing digital learning solutions.
Additionally, you’ll learn to evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions you create by interpreting data and measuring outcomes. This systematic process forms the foundation of instructional design, ensuring you’re prepared for success as you pursue professional roles.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Educational studies and instructional design courses
In this program, you’ll gain practical experience aligned with industry expectations, including opportunities for self-directed learning. You’ll explore modern learning theory and design through hands-on projects while building a portfolio to share with potential employers.
Key learning areas include assessment development, communication, graphic design, project management, research and technology presentation. This program also requires an internship course, serving as a culminating applied project to showcase your skills in a professional setting.
The jobs this program prepares you for
As an instructional design professional, you’ll develop strategies for delivering content and create tools that help educators teach material in ways that best support learners. You’ll also be prepared to design training programs and create online educational materials to address instructional needs. This program equips you for various career paths, such as instructional designer, learning experience designer, curriculum coordinator or developer, technology coordinator and more. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Corporate Trainer
Employee Training Manager
Instructional Specialist
Collaborate with leading experts in instructional design
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Collaborate with leading experts in instructional design
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
How to apply
first-year student
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation is the only U.S. college of education to rank in the top 15 for both on-campus and online graduate education degrees.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
