MS
Instructional Psychology & Technology
Application Deadline
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Priority application deadline is January 15th
- Those who meet the priority application deadline will receive a decision in March
- Depending on space available, students may submit late applications for review by April 15th.
Required Application Materials:
- Letter of intent
- The statement of intent is your chance as an applicant to explain why this program is a great fit for you and you are a great fit for the program. Your statement should be in letter format and be uploaded as a PDF, addressed to the IP&T Admissions Committee, and no longer than 2 pages single-spaced.
- Suggestions for information to include: your background and preparation, your experience and interest in the field, faculty research that interests and excites you, your strengths as a student, your goals both in the program and after graduation, your motivation to fulfill BYU's mission statement.
- All past post-secondary transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Current resume or vita
- GRE or other graduate exam (GMAT, LSAT, MAT, etc.) – the GRE is optional: suggested for those students who have no experience in the field and don’t have enough previous work samples
- Previous Work Samples (in addition or instead of GRE scores)
- Your collection of previous work samples should contain no more than 3 artifacts, with a 200-word (maximum) reflection/description of each artifact. These artifacts should represent your ability in anything related to Instructional Psychology and Technology:
- Instruction — you may include artifacts representing your background in education or teaching.
- Psychology — You may include artifacts demonstrating your understanding in psychology or similar fields such as sociology, anthropology, communications, human development, business, or entrepreneurship.
- Technology — You may include artifacts representing your skill and problem-solving abilities with technology, including UX, data analytics, computer science, media development, or graphic design.
- Design — In addition, our department emphasizes the design of instruction, learning, and technology, so you may include artifacts that represent your creativity and design abilities, in a wide variety of areas.
- Overall, seek to include artifacts that demonstrate how you approach and solve problems, more than just demonstrating the finished product. Each reflection should include:
- First tell us what you did and why you did it (objective)
- Describe your role in the project if you worked as part of a team
- Include pictures wherever possible (photographs, diagrams, screenshots)
- Describe how well the final product met its outcomes, and how you would change it if you revised it
- In addition, across your three artifacts help us understand:
- How you seek out feedback and improve your work as you respond to feedback.
- Iterate or improve your work through cycles. For example, you may show us some of the changed between and early draft and the final product and discuss why you made those changes.
- How you respond to challenges or problems in the design process, including how you adjust or pivot to achieve a better result.
- Your collection of previous work samples should contain no more than 3 artifacts, with a 200-word (maximum) reflection/description of each artifact. These artifacts should represent your ability in anything related to Instructional Psychology and Technology:
Program Requirements
The design and evaluation specialization of the MS program prepares students to assume professional positions in instructional design and/or evaluation. All MS students will be required to complete at least 12 credit hours each year to remain enrolled in the program (prior to completing project coursework).
Requirements for Degree.
Requirements for Degree.
The research specialization of the MS program prepares students to conduct research on topics related to instructional design and technology, especially in preparation for pursuing a doctorate in these fields. All MS students will be required to complete at least 12 credit hours each year to remain enrolled in the program (prior to completing project coursework.
Requirements for Degree.
Requirements for Degree.
- Credit hours (39 hours): 33 course work hours plus 6 project hours (IP&T 698R).
- Academic writing (3 hours): IP&T 510-Academic Writing and Argumentation.
- Required courses (19 hours): IP&T 520, 560, 564
- Emphasis: 17 hours to be determined in consultation with graduate committee.
- Internship: 3 hours (IP&T 599R).
- Seminar: 1 hour (IP&T 690R).
- Project: 6 hours (IP&T 698R).
- Examinations: oral defense of project.
Requirements for Degree.
The research specialization of the MS program prepares students to conduct research on topics related to instructional design and technology, especially in preparation for pursuing a doctorate in these fields. All MS students will be required to complete at least 12 credit hours each year to remain enrolled in the program (prior to completing project coursework.
Requirements for Degree.
- Credit hours (39 hours): 33 course work hours plus 6 thesis hours (IP&T 699R).
- Academic writing (3 hours): IP&T 510-Academic Writing and Argumentation.
- Required courses (19 hours): IP&T 520, 629, 651 or 653
- Emphasis: 17 hours to be determined in consultation with graduate committee.
- Internship: 3 hours (IP&T 599R).
- Seminar: 1 hour (IP&T 690R).
- Thesis: 6 hours (IP&T 699R).
- Examinations: oral defense of thesis.
Program Outcomes
Foundational Knowledge and Understanding
Demonstrate depth and breadth understanding of the fundamental principles related to instructional design, development, evaluation, assessment, and research.
Ethical and Professional Practice
Develop a personal commitment to integrate into their lives the standards of professional ethics within the field, and demonstrate a willingness to live by high standards of ethical practice consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Practical Application Skills
Demonstrate ability to complete a quality project in the field by applying knowledge and skills related to design, development, evaluation, assessment and research.
Demonstrate depth and breadth understanding of the fundamental principles related to instructional design, development, evaluation, assessment, and research.
Ethical and Professional Practice
Develop a personal commitment to integrate into their lives the standards of professional ethics within the field, and demonstrate a willingness to live by high standards of ethical practice consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Practical Application Skills
Demonstrate ability to complete a quality project in the field by applying knowledge and skills related to design, development, evaluation, assessment and research.
Program Stats
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
Total Students
81.0
International
5.0
Male
38.0
Female
43.0
LDS
81.0
BYU Undergraduate
46.0
Five Year Average of Graduated Students
Average Years to Degree
1.89
Graduated Per Year
18.6
GMAT Quantitative Percentile
67.5
Five Year Average of Admitted Students
Applied Per Year
36.8
Admitted Per Year
25.0
Percent Admitted
67.93
Average GPA
3.51
Courses and Faculty