Wayne State University Instructional Technology
Masters Degree
with Emphasis in Interactive Technologies
Minimum
Number of Hours: 36
This emphasis is designed for:
- Those interested in working with the design and development of advanced technologies or as an e-learning specialist.
Background:
- Relevant undergraduate degree in an area such as Computer Science, Psychology, Education, or Speech.
- Competence in basic computer operation, Microsoft® Windows operations, and file management are needed.
Specializations:
- Students may choose to enhance their competencies and job opportunities by constructing plans of work with a double emphasis that combines Interactive Technologies with either K-12 Technology Integration or Performance Improvement.
Plan of Work
A Plan of Work documents your strategy to complete the degree requirements. It is usually created during IT 7100; it must be submitted prior to completing 12 credit hours. Plan of Work form (Word 6.0 format)
Required IT Core (13 hours)
| Course Number | Title |
Cr. |
Semesters |
|
IT
7100 |
Introductory Graduate Seminar in Instructional Technology |
2 |
Each term |
| IT 8100* | Background,
Issues and Trends in Instructional Technology *May be used as a substitute for students with previous experience in the field, with consent of an advisor. |
4
|
Winter
|
|
IT 6110 |
Foundations of Instructional Systems Design |
4
|
Fall, Winter |
|
IT 7150 |
Educational Product and Program Evaluation |
4
|
Fall, Winter |
|
ED 7999 |
Terminal Master's Seminar |
3
|
Each term |
Required Interactive
Technology Core
(minimum of 12 hours )
| Course Number | Title |
Cr.
|
Semesters |
|
IT 7140 |
Web-based
Courseware Development |
4
|
Fall, 13-wk Spr/Sum |
| Select two of the following: | |||
|
IT 7220 |
Multimedia for Instruction |
4
|
Winter, 13-wk Spr/Sum |
|
IT
7230 |
Advanced Multimedia for Instruction |
4
|
Fall |
|
IT 7310 |
Learning Management Systems |
4
|
Winter |
| IT 7410 | Performance Support Systems | 4 | Alt. Fall |
| IT 7510 | Developing Simulations for Learning | 4 | Alt. Winter |
IT Electives
(minimum of one courses – from the following options)
| Course Number | Title | Cr. |
Semesters |
| IT 7110 |
Advanced Instructional Design Tools and Techniques |
4 |
Winter |
| IT 7115 | Understanding the Adult Learner | 4 | Alt. Summer |
| IT 7130 |
Facilitation of Learning |
4 |
Alt. Fall |
| IT 7180 |
Message Design and Display |
4 |
Alt. Winters |
| IT 7210 |
Foundations of Distance Education |
4 |
Spring |
| IT 8120 |
Practicum in Instructional Technology |
1-9 |
Each term |
General Professional
Core Courses
(minimum of 6 hours from these three areas – 3 courses needed)
| Course Number | Title |
Cr.
|
Semesters |
|
AREA I. EER
7630 |
Fundamentals of Statistics |
3 |
Fall,
Winter, |
|
EER 7610 |
Evaluation and Measurement (preferred) |
2-3 |
Fall,
Winter, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AREA II. EDP 7350 |
The Learning Process |
2-3 |
Fall,
Winter, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AREA III. |
One course from outside the college such as... |
|
Check department for schedule |
|
COLLEGE
OF LIBERAL ARTS |
|||
|
ENG 5830 |
Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing |
3 |
|
|
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
|||
|
ECE 6100 |
Enabling Technologies |
3 |
|
|
COLLEGE
OF SCIENCE |
|||
|
CSC 5750 |
Principles of Web Technology |
3 |
|
|
CSC 5870 |
Computer Graphics I |
3 |
|
|
Psychology |
|||
|
PSY 5750 |
Engineering Psychology |
3 |
|
|
PSY 7080 |
Human Cognition |
3 |
|
|
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES |
|||
|
LIS 6080 |
Information Technology |
3 |
|
|
LIS 6210 |
Organization of Knowledge |
3 |
|
|
LIS 7430 |
Multi-User Computer Environments |
3 |
|
|
LIS 7480 |
Critical Perspectives in Managing Information |
3 |
|
|
COLLEGE
OF FINE, PERFORMING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS |
|||
|
AIN 5220 |
Interactive Art |
3 |
|
|
Speech Communications |
|||
|
SPC 6250 |
Organizational Communication |
3 |
|
|
THE
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
|||
|
ISM 7500 |
Business Information Systems |
3 |
|
|
ISM 7510 |
Data Base Management |
3 |
|
|
ISM 7550 |
Management of Information Technology |
3 |
|
|
Management and Organization Sciences |
|||
|
MGT 7700 |
Leadership and Management of Innovation and Technology |
3 |
|
|
MGT 7710 |
Leadership of Technical Organizations |
3 |
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