MS in Instructional Technology 2009
The Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology Systems prepares students to use modern technology to develop, deliver, and assess training and educational material.
Graduates are well-positioned to take leadership roles in the growing market of web-delivered, global training and education. The program starts by giving students a firm foundation in current learning science, focusing on the proven principles for using technology in learning environments. The other “leg” of the program focuses on using technology to create and disseminate learning materials, for example, with multimedia, animations, simulations, and games. On top of this foundation, students will get an in-depth understanding of the use and customization of Learning Management Systems, and how to design content for them that can effectively train and educate the users.
- The current science of how people learn, focusing on principles for learning with technology.
- The ability to design and implement materials for learning with technology, including multimedia (audio, graphics, video), simulations, and games.
- The ability to use and customize Learning Management Systems for effective delivery of training/educational materials.
- The ability to work with online collaborative environments like Social Networks, Blogs/discussion boards, Wikis, etc, for effective training.
Grades: Students must receive a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and a C- or better in all other courses.
GPA: Students must maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher while pursuing their degree. Students will not be approved for graduation with less than a 2.50 GPA. Students with a GPA of 3.90 will graduate with distinction.
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The program has four phases, with each phase preparing the student for the subsequent phase. The master’s degree program consists of:
- Prerequisite Courses
- Required Courses
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- Capstone Course