2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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Instructional Design & Tech (EDIT)

EDIT 4974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 4994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 5154 - Theoretical Foundations of Technology-Enhanced Learning (3 credits)

Theoretical perspectives on learning, cognition, and instruction as related to technology-enhanced learning (TEL) from Pre K to college. Concepts and principles for formal and informal learning and design instruction in a variety of settings using technology. Pre: Graduate standing.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5164 - Design for Learning (3 credits)

Course addresses the systematic design of learning experiences and environments. Emphasizes the use of instructional design (ID) models and predominant learning theories (behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivist) to create effective learning experiences. Explores models, principles, and processes used to support learning in both formal (e.g., education, industry) and informal learning environments. Students will design learning experiences employing the models, principles, and processes.

Prerequisite(s): EDEP 5114 or EDIT 5154

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5224 - Principles of Learning Message Design (3 credits)

A problem-based course applying the principles of message design in the development and production of learning materials. Involves the manipulation of appropriate design elements to influence understanding and behavior. Principles applied primarily through the use of the computer, but applicable to all media. Pre: Graduate standing.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5234 - Introduction to the Learning Sciences (3 credits)

Foundational approaches to the new science of learning, from a broad range of perspectives. Interdisciplinary science of learning; current theories of learning; research design and analysis methods resources, and designs for new learning environments. Pre: Graduate standing.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5274 - Foundations of Instructional Design and Technology (3 credits)

Philosophical, theoretical, technological, and ethical underpinnings of the Instructional Design and Technology field. Development of the field, tenets, and opportunities for professionals in the area. Pre: Graduate standing.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5534 - Applied Theories of Instructional Design (3 credits)

Emphasis is on translating theory to the practice of instructional systems development. Examines the application of foundational theories of instructional design (systems theory, communication theory, learning theories, and instructional theories) to the development of technology- based learning materials.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5564 - Topics in Instructional Technology Tools and Methods (1-19 credits)

Introductory or advanced, project-oriented course which examines software tools used to create and organize data for a variety of media elements such as text, graphics, images, animation, audio and video. Topics also include principles, techniques, and modern practices used to produce and/or deliver interactive, multimedia applications for education, professional training, public information, and retail marketing. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

Repeatability: up to 9 credit hours

EDIT 5584 - Program and Product Evaluation (3 credits)

Applied evaluation concepts and issues based on effective instructional design principles and message presentation guidelines derived from the behavioral and cognitive sciences. Students participate in the summative evaluation of a commercially-produced and implemented instructional program as well as conduct the formative evaluation and review of selected media-supported instructional products.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5604 - Distance Education (3 credits)

This course will provide an overview of the current trends and relevant issues in the field of distance and distributed learning systems. The planning, development, and implementation of distance learning programs will be examined from student, faculty, and administrative perspectives. A variety of distance teaching technologies will be utilized to demonstrate the possibilities and implications of their use for distance instruction.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5614 - Digitally Mediated Learning (3 credits)

Critical examination of the design, adoption, and use of a digital media (digital games, simulations, social networking technologies) for primarily P-20 education. Applications to formal and informal learning environments.

Prerequisite(s): EDIT 5234 and EDEP 5114

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5624 - Interactive Learning Media, Arts, and Design (3 credits)

Design processes is for developing interactive learning media incorporating arts, sciences, and education. Design phases including ideation, storyboarding, public presentation and critique. Design principles and output scenarios for prototyping interactive media to support teaching and learning. Pre: Graduate standing.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5634 - Interactive Learning Media Development (3 credits)

Methods of developing and evaluating interactive media (hypermedia, multimedia, and serious games) for formal and informal learning contexts. Writing, editing, graphic design, interface design, storyboarding, prototyping, formative evaluation, quality assurance, documentation, and teamwork. Pre: Graduate standing.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5654 - Instructional Design and Technology Portfolio (3 credits)

Reflection on the role of instructional design and technology (IDT) skills and solutions in ones own professional practice. Preparation and evaluation of electronic portfolio documenting achievement of learning outcomes and adherence to professional standards in IDT.

Prerequisite(s): EDIT 5164 and EDIT 5274

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 5754 - Internship in Education (1-12 credits)

Student participation in a planned clinical experience under supervision of a university staff member in an appropriate work center.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours

EDIT 5764 - Externship in Education (1-12 credits)

Special interdisciplinary problem-solving clinics for experienced educational practitioners who are engaged part-time in graduate study while continuing in positions of leadership in education. Interdisciplinary teams of faculty work with small groups of experienced supervisors or instructors in systematic analysis of current educational problems and evaluation of educational practice. Students judged on quality of their investigations, individual reports, and discussion. (Maximum 12C). Consent required.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours

EDIT 5774 - Problems in Education (1-6 credits)

Study of problems of professional educators in such areas as supervision, instruction, and curriculum development.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-6 Lec, 1-6 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours

EDIT 5784 - Graduate Seminar in Education (1-6 credits)

Selected topics in curriculum and instruction, supervision, educational foundations, special education, research, and evaluation.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-6 Lec, 1-6 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours

EDIT 5904 - Project and Report (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 5964 - Field Studies in Education (1-19 credits)

Applied study in one or more educational institutions. Research, evaluation, curricular, and instructional projects are examples of appropriate projects of study. The student is graded on the basis of the design of the project and ability to carry it through and report the results.

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 5974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 5984 - Special Study (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 5994 - Research and Thesis (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 6134 - Topics in Instructional Design (3 credits)

Examination of theory and empirical research applied in modern approaches to instructional design.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 6334 - Applied Theories of Learning (3 credits)

Application of learning and instructional theories to the practice of designing learning environments and particularly the development of technology-based learning materials.

Prerequisite(s): EDIT 5164 and EDEP 5114

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 6654 - Research in Instructional Technology (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the students of instructional technology to the development and history of research in the field, to generate research principles, to the types of research in the field, and to the current trends in research in the field. Students will be given an opportunity to review and critique a wide range of research and be required to formulate a conceptual idea and complete a literature review of a potential research topic. Post-masters standing required.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 6664 - Trends and Practices in Instructional Technology (3 credits)

The utilization of modern instructional media and technologies and their integration with other components of a learning system. The various electronic and computer-assisted technologies will be stressed as will the software support for classroom and individualized instructional modes.

Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd)

EDIT 6944 - Professional Seminar (1-19 credits)

Presentation and critical discussion of current literature and major topics in curriculum and instruction. Provides students an opportunity to synthesize prior course experiences and to prepare and present a draft dissertation prospectus.

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course

EDIT 7754 - Internship in Education (1-24 credits)

Planned program of advanced clinical practice in education through assignment under direct supervision of an outstanding practitioner for periods of up to two semesters.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-24 Lec, 1-24 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 24 credit hours

EDIT 7964 - Field Studies in Education (1-12 credits)

Advanced applied study in one or more educational institutions. Research, evaluation, curricular, and instructional projects are examples of appropriate projects of study. The student is graded on the basis of the design of the study, ability to conduct the study, and interpret and report the results.

Instructional Contact Hours: (1-12 Lec, 1-12 Crd)

Repeatability: up to 12 credit hours

EDIT 7994 - Research and Dissertation (1-19 credits)

Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course