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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (IST)

5303 Technology in Curriculum and Instruction
(3-0) 3 hours credit. A study of emerging instructional technologies and innovative curriculum resources. Focus is on the design, application, and evaluation of resources as they can be applied to educational settings. (Formerly C&I 5303. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 5303 and C&I 5303.)

5313 New Media Design
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: C&I 5003 or consent of instructor. An overview of assessment and measurement techniques, tools, and philosophies as they apply to current and developing applications of technology in learning environments. (Formerly C&I 5313. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 5313 and C&I 5313.)

5343 Instructional Design Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: C&I 5003 or consent of instructor. An investigation of theories, principles, and processes of instructional design including their application to instructional product development. (Formerly C&I 5343. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 5343 and C&I 5343.)

5353 Instructional Technology and Learning
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Investigation of how theories of knowing and learning are reflected in and supported by technology. Focus on current learning and detaching theories and how these relate to applications in technology delivered and supported learning environments.

5363 Distance Learning
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Examination of the application of tools, resources, and strategies to support, deliver, and enhance technology- supported curriculum. Students actively engage in online activities as they identify and plan a curriculum.

5383 Technology Training and Management in Educational Systems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. The dynamic nature of technology development and innovation requires strategies to ensure service populations are informed and skilled. This course will review models of technology, professional development, issues of change and technology adoption, and policy issues.

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5703 Technology and Learning Cultures
(3-0) 3 hours credit. An overview of historical developments in technology and how their influences have affected the way that technology has been used for teaching and learning. Particular attention will be paid to issues regarding culture, gender, and diversity. (Formerly EDU 5703. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 5703 and EDU 5703.)

6353 Multimedia Production
(3-0) 3 hours credit. The design and development of new media instructional applications/programs. Includes an overview of both design and development principles and processes used to produce multimedia/new media prototypes. Can be taken in addition to MUS 6353. (Formerly C&I 6353. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 6353 and C&I 6353.)

6373 Evaluation of Educational Technology Trends
(3-0) 3 hours credit. An overview of evaluation approaches, techniques, tools, and philosophies as they apply to current and future applications of technology in educational environments.

6503 Advanced Topics in Instructional Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: IST 5303 or consent of instructor. Course develops skills in instructional technology related to and derived from the characteristics of the topics.

  • Action Research
  • Technology Systems in Education
  • Distance Learning
  • Leadership, Project Management and Assessment May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly C&I 6503. Credit cannot be earned for both IST 6503 and C&I 6503.)

6953 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An organized course that offers graduate students the opportunity to engage in specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the program’s regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but no more than 6 hours regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

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