Courses
Courses typically offered by Instructional Design and Technology faculty are described below. Descriptions of courses offered on-line through the ITMA program can be found at the ITMA website.
EDIT 4614: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: AUDIO-VISUAL AND COMPUTER USES
An introductory instructional technology course. Principles and production of audio-visual materials and methods in instruction. Application of microcomputers in instruction, emphasizing computer literacy, programming and evaluation of instructional software. Course in methods of teaching, field teaching experience, or teaching experience required. Pass/Fall only. (2H, 3L, 3C). I, II
EDIT 5164: PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Logical and empirical foundations for the selection of instructional events. Includes design methodologies, principles, and instructional strategies. X-grade allowed. (3H, 3C). I, II
EDIT 5314: EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS OF MICROCOMPUTERS
A basic familiarization course for in-service teachers and other school personnel. Focus on computer literacy and specialized applications of microcomputers in school settings. Introduction to microcomputer hardware, CAI, and other local-school applications software. Microcomputer lab time required. (3H, 3C). I, II
EDIT 5534: APPLIED THEORIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Emphasis is on translating theory to the practice of instructional systems development. Examines the application of foundational theories of instructional design (systems theory, communication theory, learning theories, & instructional theories) to the development of technology-based learning materials. Pre: 5114, 5164. (3H, 3C) I
EDIT 5544: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY POLICY ISSUES, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
Introduces students to "behind-the-scene" dimensions of instructional technology found in educational institutes and other public or private workplaces. Examines those issues, policies, and practices which impact heavily upon the life and success of instructional technology innovations in both the public and private sector. Pre: 4164, 5164 or 5314. (3H, 3C) I
EDIT 5564: TOPICS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY TOOLS & METHODS
Introductory or advanced, project-oriented course which examines software tools used to create and organize data for a variety of media elements such as text, graphics, images, animation, audio and video. Topics also include principles, techniques, and modern practices used to produce and/or deliver interactive, multimedia applications for education, professional training, public information, and retail marketing. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. Must be accepted into an IT graduate program. (3H, 3C) I, II
EDIT 5584: PROGRAM AND PRODUCT EVALUATION
Applied evaluation concepts and issues based on effective instructional design principles and message presentation guidelines derived from the behavioral and cognitive sciences. Students participate in the summative evaluation of a commercially-produced and implemented instructional program as well as conduct the formative evaluation and preview of selected media-supported instructional products. Pre: 5164, EDRE 5404. (3H, 3C) II
EDIT 5594: TOPICS IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
This project-oriented course presents various topics which provides students with opportunities to integrate and apply instructional technology theories, principles, practices, and skills in a variety of authentic client-designer settings. This course represents a "clinical" approach to project development in which students will become part of design teams assigned to work with real clients in an effort to produce real instructional solutions. Specific topics and contract times to be announced each semester offered. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Pre: 5164, 5564. (3H, 3C) I,II
EDIT 5604: DISTANCE EDUCATION
This course will provide an overview of the current trends and relevant issues in the field of distance and distributed learning systems. The planning, development, and implementation of distance learning programs will be examined from student, faculty, and administrative perspectives. A variety of distance teaching technologies will be utilized to demonstrate the possibilities and implications of their use for distance instruction. (3H, 3C) I
EDIT 5644: TRENDS AND APPLIED THEORIES IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students will be introduced to the theoretical and practical aspects of designing, developing, implementing, and evaluation professional development programs. (3H, 3C) I.
EDIT 5754 INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION
EDIT 5764 EXTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION
EDIT 5774: PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION
Selected topics in instructional technology are offered under this course number. Variable credit course. I, II
EDIT 5784: GRADUATE SEMINAR IN EDUCATION
Selected topics in instructional technology are offered under this course number. Variable credit course. I, II
EDIT 5904 PROJECT AND REPORT
EDIT 5964 FIELD STUDIES IN EDUCATION
EDIT 5974 INDEPENDENT STUDY
EDIT 5984 SPECIAL STUDY
EDIT 5994 RESEARCH AND THESIS
EDIT 6134: TOPICS IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Examination of theory and empirical research applied in modern approaches to instructional design. Pre: 5114, 5164. (3H, 3C). I, II
EDIT 6654: RESEARCH IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Analysis of various educational research methods and their applications in instructional technology contexts. Students will be required to develop a research proposal related to their prospective dissertation topic, (3H, 3C). II
EDIT 6664: TRENDS AND PRACTICES IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
The purpose of this course is to introduce the students of instructional technology to the development and history of research in the field, to generate research principles, to the types of research in the field, and to the current trends in research in the field. Students will be given an opportunity to review and critique a wide range of research and be required to formulate a conceptual idea and complete a literature review of a potential research topic. Post-masters standing required. Pre: EDRE 5404. (3H, 3C) II
EDIT 6944 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR
EDIT 7754 INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATION
EDIT 7984 FIELD STUDIES IN EDUCATION
EDIT 7994 RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION
Guide to abbreviations
Pre indicates prerequisite requirements
H indicates credit hours
C indicates hours of credit awarded for completion
Roman numerals indicate the semester typically offered (I- Fall semester, II - Spring semester)