The Master of Arts in Instructional Technology at Stockton University prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate technology-driven learning experiences across education, business, and nonprofit settings. This online graduate program focuses on improving learning and human performance through instructional design, digital tools, and evidence-based teaching strategies.
Students explore areas such as instructional design, e-learning development, curriculum design, and technology integration while working with web-based tools, multimedia applications, and learning platforms. The program emphasizes real-world problem solving, collaborative online learning, and flexible scheduling for working professionals. Graduates develop skills in project management, training development, and digital learning environments, preparing them for roles in education, corporate training, and instructional technology leadership.
Design the Future of Learning and Training
What can you do with a Master’s in Instructional Technology from Stockton University?
Graduates pursue careers in instructional design, e-learning development, curriculum design, and technology integration across schools, higher education, and corporate training. Many work in roles focused on digital learning environments, human performance improvement, and training development, applying tools like learning management systems, multimedia content creation, and web-based instructional platforms.
Is the Instructional Technology master’s program fully online?
Yes, the Stockton University MAIT program is delivered fully online with a mix of asynchronous coursework and optional synchronous sessions. Students engage in collaborative online learning, discussion-based instruction, and project-based assignments that reflect real-world instructional design and distance education practices.
Do you need a teaching background to enroll in the MAIT program?
No teaching license or specific undergraduate major is required. The program is interdisciplinary and designed for students interested in instructional design, educational technology, corporate training, or human performance support. Applicants should have basic computer skills such as file management and word processing.
What skills will you learn in an instructional technology graduate program?
Students develop skills in instructional design models, e-learning development, multimedia production, and technology integration in teaching and training. Coursework also covers research methods, project management, and the use of web-based tools and software applications to create effective digital learning experiences.
How long does it take to complete the MAIT program at Stockton University?
The program requires 33 credits and is typically completed in about three years when taking one or two courses per semester. Students have flexibility in pacing and can complete the degree within a six-year timeframe while balancing professional and personal commitments.
Program Faculty
Dr. Douglas Harvey
Jung Lee, Ph.D.
Jung Lee, Ph.D.
Professor Instructional Technology
BIOGRAPHY
Jung Lee, Ph.D., is a full professor in the Instructional Technology program and currently serves as the program chair of Digital Studies at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ.
Since joining Stockton in 1999 as one of the first faculty members of the Master of Arts in Instructional Technology (MAIT) program, Dr. Lee has developed and taught numerous MAIT courses, includingIntroduction to Instructional Technology, Visual Design and Communication, Instructional Design, Research in Instructional Technology, Integrating Technology into the Classroom, Web Design and Development, Multimedia/Hypermedia Design, Critical Thinking Skills and Technology,and theMAIT Final Capstone Project. In addition to MAIT courses, Dr. Lee has also developed and taught undergraduate General Studies courses, including Introduction to Digital Literacy, Contemporary Korean Culture, Visual Literacy, Digital Culture,and Digital Storytelling.
In collaboration with faculty from multiple programs, she played a leading role in designing and launching the Digital Studies program, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections across technology, arts, media, and the humanities.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human factors in digital design
Learning design and technology
Visual design and communication
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Lee, L. Okan, F. Rodrigues, C. Huilcapi-Collantes, E. Corrigan, G. Chesner, & H. Han (Eds.) (2024), Ways of Seeing: The Book of Selected Readings 2024. International Visual Literacy Association. https://doi.org/10.52917/ivlatbsr.2024.001
- Lee, W. Huang, X. Chen, F. Rodrigues, L. Okan, S. Beene, C., Huilcapi-Collantes (Eds.) (2023), Connecting & Sharing: The Book of Selected Readings 2023. International Visual Literacy Association. ISBN: 978-0-945829-16-4, https://doi.org/10.52917/ivlatbsr.2023.001
Cerreto, F. A., & Lee, J. (2022). Learner-generated visualizations and their evaluation: a generative learning perspective. In J. Lee, S. Beene, X. Chen, W. Huang, L. Okan, and F. Rodrigues (Eds.), Seeing across disciplines: The book of selected readings 2022 (pp. 65-78). International Visual Literacy Association. https://doi.org/10.52917/ivlatbsr.2022.015
Lee, J., Beene, S., Chen, X., Huang, W., Okan, L., & Rodrigues, F. (Eds.) (2022). Seeing across disciplines: The book of selected readings 2022, International Visual Literacy Association. ISBN: 978-0-945829-15-7, http://doi.org/10.52917/ivlatbsr.2022.001
Lee, J., M. Christensen, S. M., Beene, S., Chen X., and Huang, W. (Eds.) (2021). Visual literacy in the virtual realm: The book of selected readings 2021. International Visual Literacy Association. ISBN 978-0-945829-14-0, https://doi.org/10.52917/ivlatbsr.2021.001
Cerreto, F. A., Lee, J. & Geremew, W. (2016). Graph Construction and Interpretation, Selected Readings of the 44th and 45th International Visual Literacy Association Conferences. IVLA, http://visualliteracytoday.org/graph-construction-and-interpretation-ability/
Byun, H., Lee, J, & Cerreto, F. A. (2013). Relative effects of three metacognitive strategies of question prompts in ill-structured, small group problem solving. Instructional Science, DOI 10.1007/s11251-013-9278-1 (SSCI)
Lee, J., Cerreto, F. A., & Lee, J. (2010). Theory of Planned Behavior and teachers' decisions regarding use of educational technology. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 13 (1), 152–164. (SSCI)
Lee, J., Cerreto, F. A., & Lee, J. (2009). Teachers’ intentions toward technology usage: Do different uses lead to different determinants? In C. Maddux (Ed.), Research Highlights in Information Technology and Teacher Education 2009 (pp. 179-188). Chesapeake, VA: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.
Lee, J. & Park. O. (2008). Adaptive Instructional Systems, In Handbook of Research for Education Communications and Technology, 3nd Ed., Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS
International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA)
Korean-American Women in Science and Engineering, NY/NJ Chapter (KWiSE)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Dr. Claudine Keenan
Admissions Criteria
Application Deadline
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Consideration Dates, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible.
Priority Consideration Dates
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Prerequisite Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
To be considered for admission to the MAIT program, applicants must submit the following:
- Start your graduate application.
- If you are a recent Stockton graduate, check to see if you qualify for the Direct Entry Option.
- Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application
- Graduate application essay
- One current letter of recommendation sent electronically via the Stockton Application
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be sent directly
to the Office of Graduate Admissions electronically, by mail, or in-person. The Office
of Graduate Admissions will retrieve Stockton transcripts on your behalf.
By mail:
Office of Graduate Admissions, N-Wing 007a
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Electronically:
gradschool@stockton.edu -
Review international applicant deadlines and admission criteria.
Admissions FAQ
1. Do I need to have a specific undergraduate major for the Online MAIT program?
No, holders of any undergraduate degree can apply for this interdisciplinary program. If you are a recent Stockton graduate, you may qualify for Direct Entry. Learn more details about Direct Entry.
2. How is the online course format? Will I be able to contact the instructor while taking courses?
MAIT online courses offer a participatory asynchronous learning environment. Through the Blackboard course platform students can communicate with faculty through various tools including messaging and video conferencing.
3. Do I need any special computer skills?
No, we do not require any special computer skills. However, because of the nature of the program, you are expected to have basic computer skills such as file management and word processing.
4. How many classes can I take as a non-matriculated student before applying to the program?
You may attempt up to two courses (6 credits). You need to consult with the Program Coordinator to select courses.
5. How can I register for a course as a non-matriculated student?
6. Are GRE or MAT test scores required for admission?
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Millers Analogies Test (MAT) is not required for admission for applicants who possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Click here for more information about the GRE test.
7. Do I need a teaching license to be admitted to the MAIT program?
8. Is there an undergraduate IT program at Stockton?
9. How many credits do I need to complete the program?
10. How long does it take to complete the program?
11. Do I have to take courses in a particular sequence?
12. I already have a Master's degree. May I take MAIT courses?
13. Can I transfer Master's level courses from another institution?
Each program determines whether, to what extent, and under what conditions credits
for courses taken at other regionally accredited institutions may
be applied to degree requirements. The University sets an upper limit of 9 such credits.
Transfer credit requests should be submitted at the time of
application.
14. How can I contact the coordinator of the program?
Douglas Harvey, D.Ed.
Chair, M.A. in Instructional Technology Program
Associate Professor of Instructional Technology
Email: douglas.harvey@stockton.edu
15. Is financial aid available for graduate students?
Yes, please view sources of financial aid for graduate students.
Standardized Testing Information
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is not required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above or for those who already possess a master's degree. If the applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, GRE or MAT scores are required (the scores might compensate for applicants who have a cumulative GPA lower than 3.0). Also, MAIT applicants who would like to pursue a Supervisory Endorsement at Stockton will need to submit GRE or MAT scores in order to take the required graduate supervisory courses. Applications are reviewed holistically; therefore, there is no state minimum GRE or MAT score. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) school code is 2889 and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) school code is 1391. Please visit the Standardized Testing Information website for more details about these exams including registering for an upcoming test.
Create Effective Learning for Any Environment
The Online Master of Arts in Instructional Technology offered by Stockton University is designed to bring the best instructional technologies into both public and corporate curricula. With a strong theoretical foundation, the degree enables graduates to use technology as a tool to enhance learning and training.
In order to maximize the effectiveness of online learning, the MAIT online program will facilitate optional synchronous meetings and encourage online collaboration projects, so that students will be equipped with strong communication skills as they complete the degree.
The program serves:
- Students who seek or will continue employment in the P-12 schools or higher education administration;
- Students who wish to pursue coordinator or supervisor positions in P-12 schools and districts; and
- Students seeking or holding careers in business, industry, or non-profit organizations.
The core courses focus on important issues related to learning, instruction, research and the impact of technology, and include an overview of a variety of technologies, software applications and Web-based tools. The elective courses are designed to extend the core skills into more specialized environments, and to give students opportunities to enhance their personal interests in the field. Students can develop a customized curriculum from elective courses which is tailored to their needs.
Some program courses may satisfy course requirements for a Supervisor's Endorsement in the state of New Jersey or the Training and Development Certificate.
Career Information
Apply today. If you have further questions or would like to Request More Information please call the Office of Graduate Admissions at (609) 626-3640 or E-mail gradschool@stockton.edu.
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