Educational Studies — Instructional Design (BAE)
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.
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.
EDU 301: Why Education?
EDU 302: Diversity in Learning Contexts
LDT 301: Foundations of Instructional Design
LDT 320: Digital Learning Theories
LDT 330: Design of Digital Learning
LDT 410: Assessment and Evaluation for Digital Learning
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:
Training and Development Specialists
Growth: 6.3%
Salary: $63,080
Training and Development Managers
Growth: 6.5%
Salary: $120,000
Instructional Coordinators
Growth: 2.5%
Salary: $66,490