Instructional Science & Technology, M.S.
Fostering an inspired and impactful experience for educators who will lead the way in addressing today’s evolving challenges in education and training.
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The M.S. in Instructional Science & Technology (MIST) offers a powerful career path for those looking to be at the forefront of creating innovative, engaging learning experiences in K-12, higher education, corporate training, healthcare, military, and non-profit settings.
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Public University Price, Private University Experience
A Lifetime of Value
Instructional Science & Technology, M.S.
The program will instill in you the knowledge and skills to design, develop, implement, and evaluate effective educational and training programs, while integrating cutting-edge technologies for a dynamic career creating immersive and flexible learning experiences.
Educational Objectives
Our Master of Science degree is unique in that most instructional design programs offer the Master of Arts. Our M.S. program will prepare you with a heavier emphasis on technology that will set you apart and make you more attractive to future employers.
Our program setting in the School of Computing and Design will fuel your technological innovation and collaboration with computer science and computer design students, preparing you with a unique edge over other schools where the program is housed in the College of Education.
Our diverse community of students and faculty come from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines – including higher education, corporate training, health care, media studies, and K-12 – offering you a more well-rounded and dynamic learning environment than most instructional design programs that cater solely to K-12 teachers.
Our flexibility and innovation means you can choose from fully online and hybrid learning models to mold the program around your needs, and you’ll learn to work with and integrate cutting-edge technologies like e-learning platforms, virtual reality, and interactive multimedia.
Students who need additional preparation in technology and/or writing skills are strongly encouraged to complete IST 501 - Technology Workshop (1-4 units) and/or IST 511 - Writing Workshop (1-4 units). Please consult the Program Coordinator for more information.
Complete all of the following courses:
- IST 522 - Instructional Design Units: 4
- IST 524 - Instructional Technology Units: 4
- IST 520 - Theories of Learning and Instruction Units: 4
- IST 526 - Interactive Multimedia Instruc Units: 4
- IST 622 - Assessment & Evaluation Units: 4
- IST 626 - Advanced Instructional Design Units: 4
- IST 699 - Graduate Capstone Units: 4
Complete at least four (4) units from the following courses:
- IST 530 - Intro to Project Management Units: 2
- IST 531 - MultimediaTools I: Audio and Video Units: 2
- IST 541 - Multimedia Tools II: Interactive Media Units: 2
- IST 595 - Special Topics Units: 1-6
- IST 624 - Research Design & Methods Units: 4
- IST 695 - Special Topics Units: 1-6
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty are experts in technology and instructional science, and are dedicated to serving as supportive mentors to their students.
Bude Su
Dept Chair AY
Bude Su
Special Consultant
Bude Su
Faculty Additional Employment
Miguel Lara
Associate Professor
Miguel Lara
Special Consultant
Sarah Evanick
Lecturer
Sarah Evanick
Special Consultant
Sarah Evanick
Faculty Additional Employment
Laura Otero
Lecturer
Laura Otero
Online Education Coordinator
Laura Otero
Special Consultant
Laura Otero
Special Consultant
Cheryl Diermyer
Special Consultant
Christopher Beem
Instructional Designer
Christopher Beem
Lecturer
Christopher Beem
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Ryan Eller
MIST Student Services Coordinator
Ryan Eller
Lecturer
Ryan Eller
Lecturer
Kenneth Lontoc
Information Technology Consultant
Sydney Ontiveros
Administrative Support Coordinator
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CSUMB is meeting or exceeding all six goals, including increasing graduation rates, decreasing time to graduation, and closing equity gaps.
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Topics included the university’s continuing rise in national college rankings, student graduation and success, and new Otter traditions like The Plunge.
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Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.