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.
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.
D&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
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
Problem Paper Option (6 hours)
FOUN 612: Applied Research Methods in Education
SEPS 636: Problems in Education
D&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
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
Problem Paper Option (6 hours)
FOUN 612: Applied Research Methods in Education
SEPS 636: Problems in Education
