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Advance your career with Seton Hall’s Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Design and Technology (IDAT). Learn to apply emerging educational technologies to teaching, learning, coaching, and curriculum design—online, on campus, or in a blended format.
The Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Design and Technology (IDAT) empowers educators, trainers, and instructional leaders to create innovative, technology-driven learning environments. Developed by experts in K–12, higher education, and instructional technology, the 36-credit program blends theory with hands-on practice using the latest tools, media, and digital strategies.
Students build expertise in collaboration, digital communication, media literacy, research, and creative problem-solving. Graduates are prepared for roles such as instructional designer, technology coach, curriculum developer, or library media specialist, with opportunities for New Jersey certification in School Library Media and Supervisor.
Accreditation & Awards
"Our programs uniquely equip students to navigate the many, many contemporary challenges and opportunities in the education field."
Admissions Requirements
Applicants come from diverse instructional settings, including K–12 schools, higher education, adult learning programs, corporate training, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and nonprofit institutions.
The Instructional Design and Technology master’s program reviews applications on a rolling basis, allowing qualified candidates to apply and be admitted throughout the year.
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Letters of recommendation (2) from academic and professional references
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
Deadlines
Deadline to apply Rolling
International Students Welcome!
Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.
Curriculum Overview
The Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Design and Technology (IDAT) program blends a strong theoretical foundation in instructional design with hands-on exposure to the latest instructional methods, strategies, technologies, and materials. Seton Hall University is nationally recognized for its leadership in applying innovative teaching techniques and digital tools to enhance learning across educational settings.
For applicants with prior credentials or relevant professional experience, the IDAT program offers specialized study tracks designed to match your career goals:
- Instructional Design and Technology for Teachers – Combines technology expertise with educational best practices to integrate digital tools into the classroom, promote instructional excellence, and maximize student learning outcomes.
- Online Master’s with School Library Media Specialization – Meets New Jersey certification requirements and equips graduates with in-demand technology skills sought by today’s school districts. Prepares students to serve as technology leaders and certified library media specialists.
- New Jersey Supervisor Certification – Designed for technology teachers, coaches, and library media specialists, this track fulfills NJ State Department of Education requirements for the supervisor’s certificate while expanding expertise in 21st-century digital learning strategies.
The flexible curriculum ensures that graduates are prepared not only to design and deliver engaging, technology-rich learning environments but also to meet state certification requirements when applicable.
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Seton Hall’s M.A.E. in Instructional Design and Technology prepares educators, trainers and leaders to create meaningful change in their community.
Career Opportunities
The Instructional Design and Technology program prepares educators, technology professionals, and trainers to enhance teaching, learning, and curriculum design, while stepping into leadership roles in their organizations.
Graduates integrate the appeal, effectiveness, and efficiency of technology into learning environments that transform education and boost engagement for both students and instructors.
Our alumni are equipped for careers in educational technology, corporate training, curriculum development, and more. In New Jersey, K–12 teachers with the necessary skills can also pursue opportunities as computing teachers, expanding their career options in a growing field.
Career and Leadership Paths
- Curriculum Supervisor/Director
- Education Researcher
- Educational Development Specialist
- Instructional Design Specialist
- Instructional Coach or Professional Development Coach
- Information Technology Specialist
- School Library Media Specialist
- Technology Coach, Integrationist, or Trainer
- 1:1 Learning Specialist
The state of New Jersey offers no certification or endorsement for computing teachers.
Anyone holding a standard NJ teaching license in any K-12 field and having the knowledge
and skills requested by the school district can be hired to be a computing teacher.
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Job Growth for Training and Development Specialists, 2023-33 (BLS)
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance your graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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