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Graduate Programs

Instructional Technology Master's Program (M.S.)

Degree Requirements

  1. Concentration I - Instructional Design and Development


  2. Plan A: Master of Science with Thesis (minimum 36 units)

    Level I: Core Sequence (12 units)

    ISTC 541
    EDUC 605
    ISTC 663
    ISTC 667
    Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
    Research and Information Technology (3)
    Applied Psychology of Learning (3)
    Instructional Design and Development (3)

    Level II: Elective Sequence (6 units)

    HRD Elective is required (3)
    Individually selected elective at the 600-700 level (3)

    Level III: Advanced Sequence (18 units)

    ISTC 655
    ISTC 767
    ISTC 685
    ISTC 7xx
    ISTC 897
    Multimedia Design (3)
    Advanced Theory and Instructional Design (3)
    Research in Instructional Technology (3)
    Instructional Technology - Capstone (3)
    Master Thesis in Instructional Technology (6)

    Plan B: Master of Science without Thesis (minimum 36 units)

    Except for thesis, the required courses are identical to Plan A. In Plan B, the student's Level II Elective Sequence contains 12 units instead of 6 units.

    Level II: Elective Sequence (12 units)
    HRD Elective is required (3)
    Individually selected elective units at the 600-700 level (9)


  3. Concentration II-School Library Media

  4. Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:

    EDUC 401
    ISTC 301 / 501
    PSYC 201

    SPED 301
    Foundations and History of Education
    Integrating Instructional Technology

    Learning Theory, Student Development, and Strategies for Identification of Student with Diverse Learning Needs
    Inclusion of Special Needs Student Populations


    Degree Requirements:

    Plan A: Master of Science with Thesis (minimum 36 units)

    Level 1 (9 units)
    ISTC 653
    ISTC 615

    ISTC 667
    The Organization of Knowledge (3)
    Collection Development (3)
    Instructional Design and Development (3)

    Level 2 (15 units)
    EDUC 717
    ISTC 541
    ISTC 651
    SCED 518
    ISTC 702

    Children's Literature and Materials for Teaching Reading (3)
    Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
    Information Literacy and Access (3)
    Young Adult Literature (3)
    Educational Leadership and Technology (3)

    Level 3 (12 units)
    ISTC 601
    ISTC 789
    ISTC 897
    Library Media Administration (3)
    Practicum and Portfolio in Library Media (3 - 6)
    Master Thesis in Instructional Technology (6)


    Plan B: Master of Science without Thesis (minimum 36 units)
    (Identical to plan A, except for the deletion of ISTC 897 Master Thesis in Instructional Technology (6) and additions of:
    ISTC 685 Research in Instructional Technology (3)
    Individually selected elective units at the 600-700 level (3)

  5. Concentration III-Educational Technology

  6. Maryland State Department of Education certification as a classroom teacher, administrator or specialist.

    Degree Requirements(Minimum 36 units)

    Level I: Core Sequence (12 units)

    ISTC 541
    EDUC 605
    ISTC 663
    ISTC 667
    Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
    Research & Information Technology (3)
    Applied Psychology of Learning (3)
    Instructional Design and Development(3)

    Level II: Elective Sequence (9 units)

    Individually selected elective units at the 600-700 level (9)

    Level III: Advanced Sequence (15 credits)

    ISTC 6xx
    ISTC 717
    ISTC 685
    ISTC 702
    ISTC 7xx
    Advanced Technology Integration (3)
    Distance Education in Theory and Practice (3)
    Research in Instructional Technology (3)
    Educational Leadership and Technology (3)
    Instructional Technology-Capstone (3)

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

 

College of Education
Hawkins Hall, Room 304

Phone: 410-704-2570
Fax: 410-704-2733




 

 

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