College of Education

Instructional Design and Technology (M.S.)

The M.S. major in Instructional Design and Technology provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to perform as instructional technologists. An instructional technologist is a professional educator who can combine knowledge of the learning process, knowledge of instructional systems theory, and knowledge of various forms of media and learning environments to create the most effective and efficient learning experiences.

The program is designed for individuals interested in working in the field of instructional technology in a wide variety of education, training, and development areas such as those found in P-12 schools, business, and industry. To meet the individual needs and interests of the instructional technology students, the program provides a maximum amount of flexibility in course selection. In addition, ample opportunities are provided for applying the competencies learned in the classroom to job-related situations.

Program Admission
The applicant must aspire to or currently hold a position related to the application of instructional technology in an education or training environment. In addition, the applicant must possess basic computing technology skills.

Program of Study
A. Professional Studies (9)
Select one (3):
EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
EPRS 7910 Action Research (3)
EPRS 7920 Classroom Testing, Grading, and Assessment (3)

Select two (6):
EPSF 8440 Foundations of Curriculum Development (3)
EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3)
EPY 8070 Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning (3)

B. Major (24)
Required (15):
IT 7100 Design of Performance and Instructional Systems (3)
IT 7150 Analysis of Performance and Instructional Systems (3)
IT 8000 Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
IT 8150 Managing Instructional Technology Projects (3)
IT 8200 Diffusion and Adoption of Technological innovation (3)

Select three (9):
IT 7230 Introduction to Interactive Learning Technologies (3)
IT 7360 Integrating Technology in School-Based Learning Environments (3)
IT 8360 Design and Development of Multimedia for Education and Training (3)
IT 8370 Advanced Studio Project (3)
IT 8380 Instructional Simulations (3)
IT 8390 Analysis of Education, Training, and Performance Support Centers (3)
IT 8400 Advanced Authoring Technologies (3)
IT 8420 Topics in Instructional Technology (3)
IT 8430 Technology-Enabled Education and Training (3)
IT 8440 eLearning Environments (3)
IT 8550 Human Performance Technology (3)
Other courses may be selected with consent of adviser.

C. Internship (3)
Required (3):
IT 8660 Internship in Instructional Technology (3)
The students must have completed at least 24 semester hours of program coursework before taking IT 8660.

Exit Requirement: Students must achieve a satisfactory score on a written departmental examination and successfully present a portfolio of their work in instructional technology.

Program total: minimum of 36 semester hours