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M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology

Leverage 21st Century Technology for Sustainable Learning through an M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology

If you’re looking for a mentoring experience with established educators and researchers who fuse technology and education together, this degree is for you. Regent’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Instructional Design & Technology (IDT) is your gateway to a rewarding career in creating, implementing, and researching educational technology and media. Learn how to design new technology capabilities, implement effective strategies, and apply current and informative research. Regent’s programs have been ranked by the U.S. News & World Report among the Top 10 Online Graduate Education Programs in Virginia for 11 years in a row, 2013-2023. Experience the difference with the M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology program.

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August 24, 2026

INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL

Capitalize on a higher salary with this specialized degree.

EXPAND YOUR CAREER PATH

Enjoy leadership opportunities in a variety of fields.

MAKE AN IMPACT WITH AN M.ED. IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

Gain a versatile, universal, and highly in-demand instructional skillset.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Experience Regent ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Its programs have also been recognized among the top 10 online graduate education programs in Virginia for 11 consecutive years. Regent graduates are empowered to make a difference in lives, which has led to 900+ alumni being recognized as Teachers of the Year in Hampton Roads since 2004.

Presented from a Christian worldview, the M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology program is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

On completing the M.Ed. Instructional Design & Technology degree, you can:

  • Develop instructional strategies and skills for a tech-driven world.
  • Use media and technology to enhance learning, streamline digital processes and boost instructional effectiveness.
  • Learn to incorporate theory, design thinking, prototype learning systems, and training solutions into daily operations.

Career Opportunities

  • Teacher/Educator
  • Distance Learning Administrator
  • Instructional Modules Designer
  • Internet-based Teaching Consultant
$78Thousand
Approximate average salary of an instructional designer. Glassdoor, 2023
Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
ETEC 505Emerging Technologies: Mobile Learning3
Use and evaluation of mobile learning tools and services for contemporary learning settings. Key areas of focus include introduction to mobile learning, survey of services, and designing for mobile learning.
ETEC 510Programming, Application Development & Entrepreneurship in Education3
Use and evaluation of programming tools and services for contemporary learning settings. Key areas of focus include introduction to programming, survey of services, and programming for mobile devices. Examination of the education marketplace, plan for the creation of products or services to fill a niche/need, and attention on sources of funding.
ETEC 515Multimedia Design & Evaluation of Instructional Materials3
Analysis of multimedia learning theories and research-based principles to integrate digital resources and create effective educational products.
ETEC 520Teaching & Learning with Digital Video3
Participation in the development and implementation of digital video activities in different educational contexts and situations. Analysis of best practices for digital video capture, editing, and finalization for technology projects across curricular areas.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

2026-27 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

SessionSemester Check-InSession Start Date
Session AFriday, August 14Monday, August 24
Session MFriday, September 11Monday, September 21
Session BFriday, October 16Monday, October 26
Session CWednesday, January 6Monday, January 11
Session TFriday, January 29Monday, February 8
Session DFriday, March 5Monday, March 15
Session EFriday, April 30Monday, May 10
Session FFriday, June 11Monday, June 21

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to 91

Submit your application using the 91 Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for 91 to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a or approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, 91 requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of 91 and cannot be returned.

PART-TIME STUDENTS

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (M.A.)$5856$3,510
Master of Education (M.Ed.)$5856$3,510
M.S. in Library Science$7006$4,200
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)$8206$4,920
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)$8203$2,460
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)$8203$2,460

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (M.A.)$5859$5,265
Master of Education (M.Ed.)$5859$5,265
M.S. in Library Science$7009$6,300
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)$8209$7,380
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)$8206$4,920
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)$8206$4,920

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$900 (Fall & Spring)
$750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

Part-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (M.A.)$5856$3,510
Master of Education (M.Ed.)$5856$3,510
M.S. in Library Science$7006$4,200
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)$8206$4,920
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)$8203$2,460
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)$8203$2,460

Full-Time Students

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (M.A.)$5859$5,265
Master of Education (M.Ed.)$5859$5,265
M.S. in Library Science$7009$6,300
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)$8209$7,380
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)$8206$4,920
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)$8206$4,920

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$900 (Fall & Spring)
$750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Background Checks

The School of Education requires a background check for all students who participate in a program or course assignment at a public or private setting. For more information, please contact the School of Education’s Field Placement Coordinator, Ms. Brenda Vaughn.

“Regent's M.Ed. in TESOL program has prepared me to organize and run the ESL courses at my school. Regent's TESOL professors assign the most applicable projects, which have helped me with planning lessons, selecting curriculum and creating assessments, as well as with conducting several teacher-in-service sessions for my school.”
Katherine Tipton, M.Ed., 2011 Teacher
“It literally was one phone call with a Regent faculty member that convinced me this is the place that I needed to be.”
Rev. Dr. Colleen Derr, Doctorate in Christian Education Leadership, 2013 President, Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University
“I was equipped with the critical thinking skills I needed to strategically implement and assess fresh and creative ways to approach instruction and learning. I received consistent encouragement from my professors and cohort to push beyond my personal best in research and daily practice.”
Alicia Langley, M.Ed., 2012 TESOL
“I didn’t have time to sit in the classroom, and I needed to do the work on my own time. Regent checked off all the boxes that I needed it to. The ability to be able to do things at my own pace was wonderful ... The biggest thing I took away from Regent was servant leadership. I kind of put that into my own soul.”
Ernie Stokes, Ed.S., 2018 Music Teacher, Butts Road Intermediate and Camelot Elementary
“The program offered a great financing opportunity for teachers, and it also had that caliber of education I was looking for but at a reasonable price. Plus, it’s local, yet also accessible from a distance.”
Kristin Garmin, M.Ed. , 2016 Reading Specialist (with endorsement)