Instructional Design & Educational Statistics

Preparing educators and those in related fields to make data driven decisions for using technology tools to improve teaching and learning, especially on the design of online learning and digital applications.

About Our Program

There is a nation-wide and global demand for qualified professionals equipped with instructional design and technology knowledge and skills in (a) K-12 education and university education and (b) industry workforce.

Our program offers advance study on developing skills to use technology tools effectively and examining theoretical and conceptual frameworks related to instructional technology and learning design, with emphasis on data driven decision making. The curriculum meets the ISTE National Technology Standards for Teachers. Our graduates have a variety of opportunities of employment as faculty at a R1 University, instructional designer, curriculum designer, leading technology officer and assessment officer.

Instructional Design & Educational Statistics Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology (Online)

This 15-credit program will prepare you to design instructional materials and integrate technology in a variety of learning contexts, including K-12 schools, universities and industry.

Masters of Science in Instructional Technology & Learning Design (Online)

The program focuses on the knowledge and skills of instructional design and using technology tools to improve teaching and learning, especially on the design of online learning and digital applications in education.

Ph.D. in Education: Information Technology in Education

This emphasis area provides advanced training for educators or prospective educators a strong theoretical and practical foundation in dynamic instructional design, and concurrent knowledge and skills to integrate contemporary digital technology in a variety of educational and training settings.

Program Faculty

Instructional Technology & Educational Statistics
Lily Chen
Lily Chen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods & Learning Sciences
(775) 682-5508
WRB 4057
5793
Instructional Technology & Educational Statistics
Wenzhen Li
Wenzhen Li, Ph.D.
Senior Instructional Designer, Advancements in Teaching Excellence; and Associate Faculty, Instructional Technology & Educational Statistics
(775) 682-6789
5793
Instructional Technology & Educational Statistics
Leping Liu
Leping Liu, Ph.D.
Professor of Quantitative Methods & Learning Sciences
(775) 682-5511
WRB 4056
5793

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