California State University, Monterey Bay

What you'll study

Coursework and practical projects focus on instructional design, learning theory, development and evaluation of educational and training programs, and the integration of technology to produce immersive and flexible learning solutions. Students gain hands-on experience building instructional programs suitable for K–12, higher education, corporate training, healthcare, military and non-profit settings, and learn to work with e-learning platforms, virtual reality and interactive multimedia.

Entry requirements

Admissions details, timelines, program pathways and graduation requirements are provided in the MIST Application Process and Requirements guide. Prospective students can request information or contact the program directly for individualized guidance: mist@csumb.edu, 831-582-4790.

Career prospects

Graduates work across a wide range of organizations and roles. Typical positions include instructional designer, learning experience designer, instructional technologist, e-learning developer, curriculum developer, corporate trainer, learning and development manager, LMS administrator, multimedia instructional designer, online learning specialist, professional development coordinator and training program developer. Employers of alumni range from K–12 and higher education institutions to technology companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies and private training firms.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page references tuition, fees and financial aid resources; applicants should consult the university's financial aid office and the program admissions staff for information about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and funding advice specific to their situation.