Stanford University, ranked fourth in "U.S. News & World Report's" list of best graduate schools in education, offers a master's program in instructional design titled Learning, Design and Technology. Students take courses in evaluation, design, research methods and learning theory. Master's students may also choose some course work related to instructional design, usually psychology, cognitive development or culture classes. Students are also required to complete internships in the winter, spring and summer quarters. During the year, students must complete a master's project and portfolio. The master's portfolio is completed online, while the master's project is presented in person during the summer term.
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, ranked eighth in "U.S. News & World Report's" list of best graduate education programs, has a master's degree in educational assessment and evaluation with many options and specializations. Students may specialize in the business side, the leadership side or the professional side of education. Students can also choose to specialize in the development of education or education as a discipline. To graduate, students must complete a semester-long internship. Part-time master's degree programs, which can be completed in two to three years, are available in educational assessment and evaluation.
Ranked eleventh in the "U.S. News and World Report" list of top graduate educational programs, Northwestern University offers a The Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change. Students can learn from anywhere, as Northwestern offers a distance learning option. The program is directed at working professionals who want to use a combination of established practices and new theories to improve all aspects of education: people, students, assessment and leadership.
Arizona State University in Tempe, ranked 18th in "U.S. News & World Report's" list of top graduate programs in education, offers a specialization in Instructional Design and Performance Improvement within its Educational Technology Master's program. Students may also add the certificate to the Educational Leadership Master's program. Educators currently working can choose to get a master's degree in person or online. The university also offers a specialized residency program in collaboration with local school districts.