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Instructional Design and Educational Technology coursework overview

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  • total quarter credits: 46
  • Quarter length: 10 weeks
  • Course length: 10 weeks
  • Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Example sequence Core Specialization Capstone

Course requirements

  • Core 4 courses
  • Specialization 5 courses
  • Elective 1 course
  • Capstone 1 course
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ED5010 Core Foundations of Master's Studies in Education 4 quarter credits Students acquire and use graduate-level skills, including critically examining and applying relevant educational theory to teaching practice. Students examine their professional purpose and its alignment with their specialization and career aspirations. Should be taken alone. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5146 Core Assessment and Evaluation in Education 4 quarter credits Students examine the background, context, and practice of assessment of student learning and evaluation of educational programs. They apply their knowledge to design appropriate assessment plans that can be implemented in the classroom; and school or organizational level to promote improvement and accountability. 4 quarter credits
ED5343 Core Education in a Contemporary Society 4 quarter credits Students evaluate multicultural theories by analyzing topics, such as cultural identity, cultural awareness, cultural competence, and apply these concepts to educational settings. 4 quarter credits
RSCH7860 Core Survey of Research Methods 4 quarter credits Students read critically and evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Students become educated consumers and creators of research. Additionally, students use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest. 4 quarter credits
Specialization Elective Choose an Elective Course 4 quarter credits
ED6484 Specialization Course Application of Learning Theories to Instructional Design 4 quarter credits Students investigate theories of learning and instruction and gain empirical guidance for designing effective instructional solutions that target specific learning outcomes. Students further develop an understanding of the foundational theories of learning and instruction and their applications to instructional design. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5130 Specialization Course Competency-Based Curriculum and Design 4 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of the differences between professional standards, outcomes, and competencies, and how they can be integrated into curriculum design. Students build on this understanding, mapping competencies to outcomes and aligning standards to competencies and outcomes. Students practice integrating competency-based curriculum and instructional content with best-practice instructional approaches. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5813 Specialization Course Principles and Strategies of Instructional Design 4 quarter credits Students examine the process of instructional design and apply design research and theory while developing instructional strategies. Students examine the process of addressing student needs, structuring the content, and applying principles of learning and instruction to create effective instructional content. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5805 Specialization Course Assessment and Analytics for Differentiated Instructional Design 4 quarter credits Students apply theories of constructivism, neurodiversity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to assess student achievement in a competency-based, online learning setting. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): ED5813 4 quarter credits
ED5808 Specialization Course Leading in Instructional Design and Technology 4 quarter credits Students acquire project management skills such as planning, evaluating, communicating, anticipating risks, applying ethical standards, and managing collaborative partnerships. Students identify and apply the tools, methods, and processes used to effectively budget, implement, and manage e-learning development projects. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): ED5813 4 quarter credits
ED6950 Capstone Capstone for Master of Science in Education 6 quarter credits In the capstone course, students demonstrate proficiency in the program's competencies by integrating learning from required courses to complete a final project. Must be taken during the student's final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): ED5538 or ED5730 or ED5440 or ED5712 or ED5808 or ED5570 or ED5574. For students in MEd in Teaching & Learning ED5306 or RSCH7860, MS in Education innovation and Technology students EDT5142 or ED5146. 6 quarter credits
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ED5146 Core Assessment and Evaluation in Education 4 quarter credits Students examine the background, context, and practice of assessment of student learning and evaluation of educational programs. They apply their knowledge to design appropriate assessment plans that can be implemented in the classroom; and school or organizational level to promote improvement and accountability. 4 quarter credits
RSCH7860 Core Survey of Research Methods 4 quarter credits Students read critically and evaluate research in order to gain an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ethical considerations of research. Students become educated consumers and creators of research. Additionally, students use their research design skills to analyze and apply research methodologies, validity, reliability and other components of scientific research related to their field of interest. 4 quarter credits
ED5010 Core Foundations of Master's Studies in Education 4 quarter credits Students acquire and use graduate-level skills, including critically examining and applying relevant educational theory to teaching practice. Students examine their professional purpose and its alignment with their specialization and career aspirations. Should be taken alone. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5343 Core Education in a Contemporary Society 4 quarter credits Students evaluate multicultural theories by analyzing topics, such as cultural identity, cultural awareness, cultural competence, and apply these concepts to educational settings. 4 quarter credits
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ED6484 Specialization Course Application of Learning Theories to Instructional Design 4 quarter credits Students investigate theories of learning and instruction and gain empirical guidance for designing effective instructional solutions that target specific learning outcomes. Students further develop an understanding of the foundational theories of learning and instruction and their applications to instructional design. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5808 Specialization Course Leading in Instructional Design and Technology 4 quarter credits Students acquire project management skills such as planning, evaluating, communicating, anticipating risks, applying ethical standards, and managing collaborative partnerships. Students identify and apply the tools, methods, and processes used to effectively budget, implement, and manage e-learning development projects. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): ED5813 4 quarter credits
ED5813 Specialization Course Principles and Strategies of Instructional Design 4 quarter credits Students examine the process of instructional design and apply design research and theory while developing instructional strategies. Students examine the process of addressing student needs, structuring the content, and applying principles of learning and instruction to create effective instructional content. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED6503 Specialization Elective Instructional Design Technologies 4 quarter credits Students apply theories and principles of instructional design and cognitive learning utilizing instructional media strategies. Students also identify ethical, legal, and political implications of the design in the workplace. Finally, students examine software tools that developers and instructional designers use to create innovative e-learning experiences. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5340 Specialization Elective Theories and Principles of Adult Learning 4 quarter credits Students assess learning theories, models, and principles and their application to instructional processes for adult students. Students analyze the instructor's role in enhancing adult learning and evaluate their personal philosophy, dispositions, and ethics relative to teaching adult students. Prerequisite(s): ED5317 4 quarter credits
ED5130 Specialization Course Competency-Based Curriculum and Design 4 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of the differences between professional standards, outcomes, and competencies, and how they can be integrated into curriculum design. Students build on this understanding, mapping competencies to outcomes and aligning standards to competencies and outcomes. Students practice integrating competency-based curriculum and instructional content with best-practice instructional approaches. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. 4 quarter credits
ED5805 Specialization Course Assessment and Analytics for Differentiated Instructional Design 4 quarter credits Students apply theories of constructivism, neurodiversity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to assess student achievement in a competency-based, online learning setting. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): ED5813 4 quarter credits
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ED6950 Capstone Capstone for Master of Science in Education 6 quarter credits In the capstone course, students demonstrate proficiency in the program's competencies by integrating learning from required courses to complete a final project. Must be taken during the student's final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. Prerequisite(s): ED5538 or ED5730 or ED5440 or ED5712 or ED5808 or ED5570 or ED5574. For students in MEd in Teaching & Learning ED5306 or RSCH7860, MS in Education innovation and Technology students EDT5142 or ED5146. 6 quarter credits

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