Program Description

The need for well-trained, experienced instructional designers in the modern workforce is on the rise. Based on standards from leading organizations in performance improvement and instructional design, the Kennesaw State University Bachelor of Science with a major in Learning, Design, and Technology prepares individuals to design, develop, implement, and evaluate instruction and training in business, medical, educational, and other domains.

Graduates of this program possess the knowledge and practical experience needed to:

(a) analyze the education and training needs of an organization;
(b) effectively apply instructional design and learning theories in workplace contexts; and
(c) design, develop, and evaluate learning solutions for face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environments.

The program will leverage strategic partnerships to place graduates in careers in the corporate, non-profit, and educational sectors.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Explain and apply instructional design models and theories to an instructional situation. 
2. Apply ethical values and principles when making instructional design decisions. 
3. Identify causes of various performance problems and determine types of interventions to address the issues.  
4. Conduct a needs assessment to determine the types of interventions needed and conduct task, learner, and learning environment analyses for instructional interventions. 
5. Design and develop an effective instructional system that addresses instructional needs. 
6. Implement an instructional system and evaluate its outcomes.
7. Use various multimedia production tools to create effective instructional and presentation materials for learning. 
8. Create culturally inclusive and universally accessible instructional systems. 
9. Create effective interactive learning systems based on relevant theories and models using online learning authoring tools. 
10. Work effectively as a team toward shared goals and demonstrate leadership skills.
11. Develop a project management plan while considering factors such as task types, dependencies and lengths, stakeholders, resources, and costs and manage the project in different stages of the project life cycle. 
12. Analyze and address issues related to client relationship management and use business communication skills when engaging in professional conversations and presentations.

 This program is a part of the Leland and Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education .

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Admissions, Enrollment and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION  

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Program Course Requirements