In what way, if any, are the minimum educational requirements similar for an instructional designer and a computer programmer?

• A. They both must have at least a bachelor's degrees in their respective fields.
• B. They both must have at least a master's degree.
• C. They both must have an associate degree.
• D. There are no common educational requirements.

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that both instructional design and programming commonly expect a four-year degree as the baseline for many jobs. For instructional design, having a bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field provides grounding in how people learn, how to structure learning experiences, and how to assess outcomes. For programming, a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field demonstrates mastery of core concepts like algorithms, data structures, and software development practices. While there are paths into either field without a four-year degree (certifications, associate degrees, bootcamps), the typical job postings in practice list at least a bachelor’s as the minimum, so this shared baseline is the best answer among the options.