MISSION STATEMENT
The Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) department seeks to develop in students the ability to apply new and existing technologies to achieve educational goals in a wide variety of instructional settings including, but not limited to, schools, industry, government, health-related agencies, and institutions of higher education.
Students will accomplish these objectives by learning to design, develop, and evaluate instructional materials and information resources.
Students in IDT will have opportunities to acquire conceptual and hands-on experience with collaborative design and development of professional instructional materials.
Furthermore, internships, course projects, and practice will provide students with chances to apply their skills in such real-world settings both on and off campus.
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Our online programs provide learning and career opportunities that are flexible, affordable, and convenient to a diverse student population.
Our Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology program is now available as an online program. The residential program will continue for students who prefer that format. Contact the IDT Graduate Advisor for assistance in planning your coursework for either the online or residential program.
Our online Master of Science in Instructional Design Technology with a Technology Specialist Emphasis program is designed for working teachers and professionals who need to coordinate their education around other aspects of life.
We also offer the 24-semester-hour Educational Technology Specialist Certificate and the 15-semester-hour Technology Integration in Education Certificate as completely online programs.
Web Design Minor
The Web Design minor is a new minor that focuses on preparing students to design websites.
Photographic Media Minor
The Photographic Media minor prepares students to use digital and traditional image capture and distribution for commercial photography applications in governmental institutions, education, buisness and industry.
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IDT Undergraduate Minors
IDT Master's of Science Degree
IDT Master's of Science, Technology Specialist Emphasis