MS in Instructional Technology Systems

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.

What Students Learn From This Program

• 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.
  

Grade and GPA requirements

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.

Program Requirements 2009

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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
• Elective Courses
• Capstone Course

Master of Science in Instructional Technology 2009 Prerequisite Courses The courses in the Prerequisite Phase for the MS in Instructional Technology Systems are: Offered Fall   In class Online   √ √      IT 223 Data Analysis  Self Placement Test           IM 220 Interactive Media I    √ √      IM 230 Scripting for Interactive Media    √ √      IM 270 User-Centered Web Design      By taking these courses and receiving a grade of a B- or better in each, the student will have completed the requirements of the Prerequisite Phase. All or part of the Prerequisite Phase may be waived if a student has the equivalent academic background. Alternatively, students with practical experience may complete a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) to show competency in a prerequisite. The student must submit an online Change of Status request when the Prerequisite Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block can be removed. The online request must be submitted two weeks before the student intends to register for graduate level classes. The student will then be considered a fully admitted student, and may pass to the Graduate Phase of the program. Students may submit the Change of Status request by logging in to MyCDM Required Courses Students should complete their Prerequisite courses before beginning the Required courses. However, while completing the Prerequisite courses, students may take Required courses with consent of their faculty advisor. The Required courses for the MS in Instructional Technology Systems are: Offered Fall   In class Online            HCI 430 Prototyping and Implementation    √ √      HCI 440 Usability Engineering    √ √      PM 440 Collaborative Technology for Leading Projects             ITS 427 Learning and Technology             ITS 431 Instructional Delivery and Course Management Systems             ITS 560 Training and User Support      Elective Courses Four (4) courses from the list, plus two (2) open electives from CDM courses numbered 420-599 Offered Fall   In class Online   √ √      CNS 477 Legal Issues in Information Assurance    √ √      CSC 423 Data Analysis and Regression             CSC 424 Advanced Data Analysis             CSC 428 Data Analysis for Experimenters    √ √      CSC 451 Database Design             CSC 587 Cognitive Science             ECT 433 Survey of Web Programming Technologies             HCI 422 Multimedia    √ √      HCI 450 Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction    √ √      IS 433 Information Security Management             IS 456 Knowledge Management Systems    √ √      IS 511 Social Issues of Computing             IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation.    √ √      IS 511 Social Issues of Computing             ITS 440 Distance Learning Technologies             ITS 584 Artificial Intelligence in Learning Environments    √ √      PM 430 Fundamentals of IT Project Management    √        PSY 404 Learning and Cognitive Processes    √        PSY 445 Advanced Training and Development in Organizations             SNL 616 Designing Educational Offerings             SNL 617 Facilitating Adults Learning    √        SNL 626 Assessing Learning and Evaluating Programs    √        SNL 700 Learning Plan Research and Development      Capstone Course Offered Fall   In class Online            ITS 589 ITS Capstone Projects Course      All courses in degree   CNS 477 Legal Issues in Information Assurance CSC 423 Data Analysis and Regression CSC 424 Advanced Data Analysis CSC 428 Data Analysis for Experimenters CSC 451 Database Design CSC 587 Cognitive Science ECT 433 Survey of Web Programming Technologies HCI 422 Multimedia HCI 430 Prototyping and Implementation HCI 440 Usability Engineering HCI 450 Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction IM 220 Interactive Media I IM 230 Scripting for Interactive Media IM 270 User-Centered Web Design IS 433 Information Security Management IS 456 Knowledge Management Systems IS 511 Social Issues of Computing IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation. IT 223 Data Analysis ITS 427 Learning and Technology ITS 431 Instructional Delivery and Course Management Systems ITS 440 Distance Learning Technologies ITS 560 Training and User Support ITS 584 Artificial Intelligence in Learning Environments ITS 589 ITS Capstone Projects Course PM 430 Fundamentals of IT Project Management PM 440 Collaborative Technology for Leading Projects PSY 404 Learning and Cognitive Processes PSY 445 Advanced Training and Development in Organizations SNL 616 Designing Educational Offerings SNL 617 Facilitating Adults Learning SNL 626 Assessing Learning and Evaluating Programs SNL 700 Learning Plan Research and Development