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The Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Launch your career as an Instructional Designer or Education Technologist with MSU Denver’s fully online B.A. in Instructional Design and Technology. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to design engaging learning experiences, manage educational technology, and drive innovation in diverse educational and corporate environments.
Course options and availability differ each semester. Talk with your advisor to customize a degree plan.
Required Course ListFlexible Online Learning
Study on your schedule from anywhere while balancing work, family, and life commitments.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
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Affordable and Accredited
MSU Denver offers high-quality education at competitive tuition rates, ensuring excellent value for your investment.
Expert Faculty
Learn from experienced instructional designers and educational technologists who bring real-world insights into your courses.
The Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
MSU Denver continues to serve the highest number of Hispanic/Latina/o/x students among institutions of higher education in the state of Colorado.
The Metropolitan State University of Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Graduates of our online Educational Technology Degree program are prepared for diverse and high-demand careers, including:
Start your journey toward a rewarding career in instructional design and educational technology today!
If you are a new or returning MSU Denver student interested in completing a fully online degree, this scholarship is for you.
Access and affordability is our mission. 30% of our students pay no tuition/fees, 46% receive aid, and our tuition is among the lowest in the state.
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In the Office of Online Learning, your dedicated Student Success Coach is here to support you. We focus on helping you develop essential skills in our 5 Success Coaching Zones:
MSU Denver admits about 90% of applicants every year, and we are exctied to help you discover all the financial support you are eligible to receive. To get admitted and learn more about financial aid contact an online enrollment specialist.
Compare credits you have previously completed on our free Transferology credit evaluation tool. By reviewing your previous courses, you can determine which courses will be accepted on your path to graduation.
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Submit college transcripts, AP scores, IB transcript, or DD214.
Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for western states, scholarships exclusive to online majors, and flexibility to take as many or few classes as you want, all make MSU Denver the affordable online choice.
As low as $315.20 /credit*
Example: 12 credits – $4,703.36 total including tuition & fees.
*Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) reduces per-credit costs for eligible Colorado residents.
As low as $646.80 /credit
Example: 12 credits – $7761.60 total including tuition & fees.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) reduce nonresident costs for certain states.
Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 per semester (fall/spring). No separate scholarship application is required.
Learn more about eligibility and how it works.
Exclusively online students save over $100 per semester in fees compared to on-campus students.
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees.
Figures shown are example 2025–26 rates.
Most applicants are admitted, and you’ll usually get your decision within a few days.
What happens next: Once you submit your application, you’ll hear back within a few days.
Send your official college transcripts. If you have 24 or more transferable credits, you don’t need to submit a high school transcript.
See how your credits will transfer. Use Transferology to check how your previous classes may apply toward your degree.
You’re eligible for admission if you have a 2.0 or higher unweighted high school GPA, are 20 or older with a high school diploma or GED, or have 24 or more transferable college credits.
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