Instructional Technology (M.S.) - Instructional Design and Development
Why earn an M.S. in Instructional Technology?
The master's degree program in instructional technology is an applied professional program that helps to educate leaders. The program is open to professionals who are seeking to improve their skills and knowledge in technology integration. Students in Instructional Design and Development develop competencies in instructional design and related media. The track is ideal for students who wish to design training or instruction in business, industry, government or the military.
Each student in the program produces a culminating project to demonstrate professional competencies in instructional technology. These culminating projects may be in the form of action research, a curriculum or unit design, an electronic portfolio or a professional-level internship.
Flexibility
Many courses offer at least one online project or activity, and some courses meet only once or twice on campus while all other activities take place online. Classes usually start after 4 p.m. to accommodate working professionals. Our affiliation with the Towson Learning Network means students may take classes off campus, including locations on Maryland's Eastern Shore, at the HEAT Center in Aberdeen, MD., or at convenient county schools.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 for full admission, and 2.75 for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
- Technological literacy, including the ability to use application programs, is a necessary background requirement for all three Concentrations.
Degree Requirements
Plan A: Master of Science with Thesis (minimum 36 units)
Level I: Core Sequence (12 units)
| ISTC 541 |
Foundations of Instructional Technology (3) |
| EDUC 605 |
Research and Information Technology (3) |
| ISTC 663 |
Applied Psychology of Learning (3) |
| ISTC 667 |
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 |
Multimedia Design (3) |
| ISTC 767 |
Advanced Theory and Instructional Design (3) |
| ISTC 685 |
Research in Instructional Technology (3) |
| ISTC 787 |
Instructional Technology - Capstone (3) |
| ISTC 897 |
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)
College of Education
Hawkins Hall, Room 304
Phone: 410-704-2570
Fax: 410-704-2733 |
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