Masters in Secondary Education

Overview

The ID&T program at the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies provides students with a solid grounding in instructional design, cognitive theory and research to meet the challenges of instructional design professionals. Our wide variety of course offerings are designed to give the graduate a strong background in both the theory and practice of the field. All students will study the following:

• Instructional Design
• Message Design
• Applied Cognition
• Distance Education
• Evaluation & Assessment
• Future Trends in Technology
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research

The ID&T Masters Plan of Work provides the flexibility to pursue individual interests. The rigorous ID&T course of study prepares graduates for a future in instructional technology in a variety of venues.

Note: The M.S.Ed. concentration in Instructional Design and Technology does not offer licensure in secondary education.

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Plan of Work

The Master of Science in Education Instructional Design & Technology concentration is designed to meet the needs of professionals interested or involved in the design, development, and delivery of instruction. The courses are appropriate for a variety of venues, including preK-12, higher education, military, healthcare, and business.

In this specialization, students select 24 to 30 credits in instructional design and technology plus the problems paper or seminar research option. Working with an advisor, students select courses that compliment their backgrounds and professional goals.

Area I: Emphasis Courses

ID&T Introductory Courses (6 hours):

IDT 617: Foundations of Instructional Technology

IDT 749: Instructional Systems Design

Elective Courses for ID&T (18-24 hours chosen from courses below):

Theory (Select at least one course)

IDT 746: Foundations of Distance Education

IDT 760: Cognition and Instructional Design

IDT 763: Instructional Design Theory

IDT 764: Instructional Message Design

Design (Select at least three courses)

IDT 761: Applied Instructional Design

IDT 773: Advanced Instructional Design Techniques

IDT 788: Internship/Practicum

IDT 742: Task Analysis Methods

IDT 748: Product Evaluation

IDT 725: Human Performance Assessment

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Technology (Select at least one course)

IDT 735: Noninstructional interventions

IDT 752: Diffusion/Adoption of Technology Innovations

IDT 755: Theory and Design of Instructional Simulations

IDT 775: Designing Online Instruction

IDT 751: Computer-based Multimedia Design

IDT 756: Instructional Gaming

Human Performance Technology (Select at least one course)

IDT 730: Principles and Practice of Human Performance Technology

IDT 739: Needs Analysis and Assessment

IDT 737: Consulting Skills for Instructional Designers

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Area II: Research Core Courses (Required)

Problem Paper Option (6 hours)

FOUN 612: Applied Research Methods in Education

SEPS 636: Problems in Education

Program Support