The vision of those involved in the M.S. major and Ed.D. concentration in Instructional Technology and Distance Education is to be a nationally recognized program providing leadership and scholarship in the systematic application of instructional technology to the research-based, best-practices delivery of instruction in virtual schools, higher education distance education, and e-learning in business, industry, and government.

The mission of the Master of Science Program and the Doctor of Education concentration in Instructional Technology and Distance Education is to develop educators who can plan, organize, manage, and teach effectively using instructional technology in the classroom, on the job, and online through a variety of electronic delivery systems. The program is designed for professional educators and trainers who work with learners from prekindergarten through the university level and with adults in all areas of business and industry.

The Master of Science in Instructional Technology and Distance Education program and the Doctor of Education concentration in ITDE provide skills in distance education, instructional media, instructional design, and training. They are designed for working professionals who wish to improve teaching and training skills and for those who wish to become instructional designers, trainers, e-learning specialists, and media professionals. Classes are taught mostly at a distance, with a few classes using a blended approach that involves face-to-face instruction on a long weekend during the term, with the remainder of the instructional activities offered at a distance. Graduates will be prepared to obtain positions of leadership in education and training.