January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

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. This specialization is not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.

Core courses

ED5010Foundations of Master's Studies in Education

4

ED5006Survey of Research Methodology

4

Specialization courses

ED5802Principles of Instructional Design

4

ED5803Processes of Instructional Design

4

ED5807Design of Instructional Media

4

ED5810Project Management for e-Learning Development

4

ED5992Instructional Design for Online Learning Capstone

4

ED6484Application of Learning Theories to Instructional Design

4

ED6503Instructional Design Technologies

4

ED6505Evaluation and Assessment of Instructional Design

4

Two Elective Courses

At least 8 quarter credits

Recommended elective course:

ED7641Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures

4

Or

Choose any graduate course(s).

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)