Strayer College

What you'll study

The program combines theoretical foundations and practical application. Core topics and skills called out by the program include:

• Motivational and learning theories to support student engagement
• Design, development, implementation and evaluation of technology-enhanced learning experiences
• Curriculum analysis and recommendations for instructional methods and materials
• Adapting content and delivery to diverse learner needs
• Assessing instructional systems, courses or materials using performance data
• Strategic leadership, planning and stakeholder engagement in educational settings
• Online instruction best practices and emerging educational technologies

The program also offers multiple concentrations so you can tailor study toward interests such as Adult Education and Development; Corporate Learning; Teacher Leadership; Educational Administration; Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment; Instructional Design and Technology; Technology Innovations for Education; or Educational Technology Leadership.

Entry requirements

The published course page does not list formal admission criteria. Prospective applicants should consult Strayer's admissions staff or the programme request information link for specific prerequisites, application materials and any concentration-based requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that design, manage or evaluate learning and training across K–12 schools, higher education, corporate training departments and military education units. Typical functions informed by the programme include instructional design, curriculum development, online course facilitation, performance evaluation of instructional systems, program leadership and advising learners on academic or career progression.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Costs published on the programme page include $1,715 tuition per course for 10 courses, a $65 technology fee each term, a $150 one-time degree conferral fee and a $100 resource kit per course. Strayer lists several ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs, including an Alumni MasterÕs Scholarship (noted as $4,000), a promotion offering 50% off tuition when enrolling in two masterÕs courses, and a Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship that may provide 25% off tuition for eligible civic or nonprofit workers. Students are directed to the university's cost estimator tool and admissions staff to model individual savings and eligibility.