MS in Education, Instructional Design for Online Learning
School of Public Service and Education
The master’s specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning is designed to provide professionals working in a variety of traditional and online settings in educational institutions, corporations, health care and government agencies, and the military with the instructional design and development competence needed to advance their careers and serve their organizations. The curriculum focuses on preparing instructional design practitioners to design and develop educational interventions based on theory and practice in the field. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the education profession.
Core courses
| ED5010 | Foundations of Master's Studies in Education | 4 |
| ED5006 | Survey of Research Methodology | 4 |
Specialization courses
| ED5802 | Principles of Instructional Design | 4 |
| ED5803 | Processes of Instructional Design | 4 |
| ED5807 | Design of Instructional Media | 4 |
| ED5810 | Project Management for e-Learning Development | 4 |
| ED5992 | Instructional Design for Online Learning Capstone | 4 |
| ED6484 | Application of Learning Theories to Instructional Design | 4 |
| ED6503 | Instructional Design Technologies | 4 |
| ED6505 | Evaluation and Assessment of Instructional Design | 4 |
Two Elective Courses
At least 8 quarter credits
Recommended elective courses:
| ED7311 | Theory and Methods of Educating Adults | 4 |
| ED7641 | Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures | 4 |
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Total
At least 48 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
This specialization is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.
Multiple specializations available (must be within the same degree program)