Full Sail University

What you'll study

Coursework typically covers the foundations and practical methods used by instructional designers and learning technologists. Topics commonly addressed include:

• Instructional design models and learning theory — principles that drive curriculum and course development.
• Needs analysis and evaluation — methods to identify performance gaps and measure learning effectiveness.
• Multimedia and e-learning development — creating and integrating digital assets, authoring tools, and learning management systems.
• Assessment and measurement — designing formative and summative evaluations tied to learning outcomes.
• Project and change management — planning, budgeting, and leading learning initiatives within organizations.

Entry requirements

Applicants are generally expected to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Typical admission materials include an application, academic transcripts, and a current résumé; some programmes may request a personal statement or examples of professional/creative work relevant to learning design. Specific prerequisite coursework or professional experience requirements vary by institution.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly move into roles such as instructional designer, e-learning developer, learning experience designer (LXD), curriculum developer, corporate trainer, or learning-and-development manager. Employers span K–12 and higher education, corporate training departments, government agencies, consulting firms, and educational technology companies. The programme equips graduates to lead project-based design work, evaluate training impact, and adapt learning solutions for diverse audiences.

Scholarships & funding angle

Prospective students should explore institutional scholarships, employer tuition assistance, government loans, and graduate assistantships where available. Many organisations support continuing-education funding for staff in learning-and-development roles; documenting the return on investment of improved training outcomes can strengthen employer funding requests. General scholarship searches and financial-aid counselling at the university can identify options tailored to graduate students.