Southern Nazarene University, a private Christian liberal arts university, is offering a new online master’s degree program in the field of instructional Design and technology.

Applications for prospective students are now open, with the first cohort set to begin coursework on Sept. 1, 2021.

Demand for instructional designers is high as companies and schools must pivot to more distance learning options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Few institutions that are part of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) offer instructional design and technology graduate programs.

“Many Christian colleges and universities are left to hire instructional designers who potentially lack experience and competence in integrating faith into course designs,” said SNU’s Program Director and AVP for Instructional Strategies Dr. Scott Marsee.

 “SNU is considered a leader in many areas of education, and this program will add a new dimension that would set us apart as a leading educator for instructional designers that operate from a Christian worldview.”