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~ Master's Programs / Degree Tracks ~
You can tailor your IDT degree program by choosing either a research tract or a course work tract. The research plan, which includes an applied project or a thesis, is most suitable if you are interested in conducting and testing a site-specific project, conducting a research study, or if you are planning to pursue additional education beyond the MS degree.
The course work plan is recommended if you prefer taking additional courses and producing a portfolio of completed projects demonstrating your expertise in instructional technology.
Flow Chart to Master of Science, IDT. (opens in a new window)
Degree Plan Requirements
The degree requirements for each track are as follows:
Research Plan
IDT Core Courses ---11 s.h.
Directed Electives---15 s.h.
General Electives---3 s.h.*
IDT 600 Applied Project or IDT 605 Thesis---3 s.h.
TOTAL PROGRAM---32 s.h.
Coursework Plan
IDT Core Courses---11 s.h.
Directed Electives---15 s.h.
General Electives---9 s.h.*
IDT 603 Portfolio---0 s.h.
TOTAL PROGRAM---35 s.h.
*- IDT electives or transfer credits
Core Classes
Graduate core courses, which are required for both the research and the course work plan, are as follows:
IDT 500 Preseminar
IDT 505 Foundations of Instructional Technology
IDT 510 Principles of Instructional Design
EIS 500 Research Methods
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Directed Electives
The following directed electives provide you with the opportunity to focus your course work on areas that best support your interests and career goals.
IDT 503 Microcomputer Applications in Instructional Technology
IDT 515 Telecommunications and Distance Learning
IDT 516 Internet Resources for Education and Training
IDT 525 Grant Writing Basics
IDT 529 Integration of Computer-Based Technology in Schools
IDT 530 Graphics Applications in Education and Training
IDT 534 Issues in Instructional Technology
IDT 535 Photographic Applications in Education and Training
IDT 536 Video Production for Multimedia
IDT 538 Imaging Technology
IDT 540 Interactive Multimedia Development
IDT 541 Advanced Interactive Multimedia Development
IDT 545 Instructional Web Development
IDT 550 Advanced Instructional Design
IDT 553 Professional Development
IDT 560 Visual Literacy
IDT 561 Uses of Virtual Reality
IDT 565 Management of Instructional Technology
IDT 573 Professional Development
IDT 591 Independent Study
IDT 601 Seminar in Instructional Technology and Telecommunication
IDT 620 IDT Internship