100%
Online Option^
$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Design Learning.
Shape What’s Next.
Great learning doesn’t happen by accident. It takes thoughtful planning, engaging content, effective instruction, and an understanding of how people learn. The Bachelor of Science in Technical Education – Instructional Design Option at Athens State University prepares you to design, develop, and evaluate meaningful learning experiences across a variety of professional environments.
Combining educational theory with hands-on experience, the program helps you develop practical skills in instructional design, learning technologies, communication, and educational development. You’ll learn how to turn information into learning experiences that help people understand, practice, and apply new knowledge. And because effective learning is needed everywhere, your career possibilities can extend across education, healthcare, government, business, industry, military, and nonprofit organizations.
Program Overview
Whether you’re creating a course for students, developing training for employees, designing educational materials, or helping an organization implement a new process, effective learning requires more than simply delivering information. Instructional designers bring together knowledge of learning, technology, communication, and design to create experiences that help people achieve specific goals.
The Technical Education – Instructional Design Option provides a foundation in the principles and practices of instructional design while giving you opportunities to apply those concepts in practical settings. You’ll explore how people learn, how instructional materials are developed, how technology can support learning, and how to evaluate whether a learning experience is actually working.
The result is a versatile degree that can prepare you for opportunities in education and training as well as learning-focused roles across a wide range of industries.
Program Details
The Instructional Design Option combines educational theory, design principles, technology, and practical experience.
You’ll explore areas such as:
- Instructional Design — Learn how to analyze learning needs, establish objectives, design instruction, and develop effective learning experiences.
- Learning Theory — Understand how people learn and how established learning principles can inform instructional decisions.
- Curriculum & Content Development — Learn how to organize information and develop educational content around meaningful learning objectives.
- Instructional Technology — Explore tools and technologies used to create, deliver, and support modern learning experiences.
- Assessment & Evaluation — Learn how to measure learning outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs.
- Communication — Develop strategies for communicating information clearly and effectively to different audiences.
- Learning Environments — Examine how physical, digital, and organizational environments influence learning.
- Educational Media & Materials — Explore approaches for developing engaging instructional resources.
- Project Development — Apply instructional design principles to practical projects and real-world learning challenges.
- Hands-On Experience — Connect theory to practice by developing and applying instructional solutions.
Anyone can put information on a page or screen. Instructional designers ask a more important question: How can we help people actually learn it? You’ll learn how to answer that question by combining research, creativity, technology, and practical design.
Please note: This program does not lead to teacher certification. Students completing this program are not admitted into the Teacher Education Program, nor are they required to meet Alabama State Department of Education certification requirements.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Organizations across nearly every industry need people who can help others learn. Schools develop online courses and educational resources. Businesses train employees and customers. Healthcare organizations educate staff and patients. Government agencies develop workforce and professional training. Military organizations prepare personnel for complex tasks. Nonprofits create educational programs for the communities they serve.
Instructional design skills can help you become the person who turns those learning needs into effective solutions.
Explore your career pathways with the B.S.Ed. in Technical Education – Instructional Design Option, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$47k
Instructional Coordinator Estimated Entry Salary
$68k
Instructional Coordinator Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Bachelor of Science in Education in Technical Education (Instructional Design Option) delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose This Program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Technical Education bachelor’s degree is offered entirely online with the selection of certain courses, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.
Built for Today’s Professionals
You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your bachelor’s degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.
Invest in Your Future The Smart Way
Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world business experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone — our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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^This program can be completed fully online by choosing certain courses.
*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.