Instructional Design — Degree Requirements

The 36-credit program, flexibly designed to meet individual needs, combines a total of 12 required and elective courses (which may include a field experience), and submission of a final project or thesis.

Required and Elective Courses

The program curriculum includes courses in three areas:

Area I: Instructional Design Core Courses

The following five courses, required of all degree candidates, provide a foundation and a context for the instructional design process. The first two courses (INSDSG 601 and 602) form the basis of the program and should be completed first. The remaining three may be completed at any time during the program.

INSDSG 601 (Introduction to Instructional Design)

INSDSG 602 (The Adult as Learner)

INSDSG 604 (Communication Theory for Organizations)

INSDSG 618 (Assessment in the Instructional Design Process)

INSDSG 690 (Capstone Seminar)

Area II: Instructional Strategies and Skills

Students take two courses in this area. Current course offerings include:

INSDSG 603, 612, 614, 630, 632.

Area III: Educational Media and Technology

Students take two courses in this area. Current course offerings include

INSDSG 608, 610, 616, 617, 640, 650, 655.

Additional Electives: In order to complete the 36-credit program, students may choose three additional electives from Area II, Area III, or (with permission of the program director) a wide range of graduate offerings throughout the University. They may also choose to complete some of their credits through Independent Study (this option is available with permission of the program faculty).

The Capstone Project: An instructional design capstone project is required of all degree candidates for the MEd. For additional information, please consult the program faculty.

Advising

All students are expected to meet with an advisor each semester for prior approval of course selection.