Emporia State University's Instructional Design and Technology master's level program is for practicing teachers in grades preschool through 12 and other educators who wish to apply technology and related software to teaching problems and procedures encountered in working with students in a classroom setting. The outlook for those who understand how to use technology in education is excellent. Schools and other organizations are expanding their use of technology and are employing increasing numbers of professionally trained workers.
Opportunities are also available in the private sector.
Typical job possibilities for IDT graduates include school district technology coordinator, distance learning specialist, Web developer, staff development specialist and corporate training specialist.