Course Descriptions
EDUC 602: Instructional Systems Development I [3] Online (Fall, Spring and Summer) and On-Campus (Fall and Spring)
This course includes the elements of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. An emphasis is placed on micro-level design issues including analysis, design and evaluation. Learners work through the ISD process to assemble a training or education project that is ready for implementation. A design plan and lesson plan is constructed to allow learners real-world experience in the ISD process. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 603: Instructional Systems Development II [3] Online (Fall, Spring, Summer) and On-Campus (Spring only)
The course focuses upon theoretical macro and micro models of instructional systems and their applications in public school systems, higher education, government agencies, and industry. Learning experiences include the opportunity to design processes for solving educational and training problems. Students will develop a management proposal based on a selected model. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: EDUC 602 and consent of department
EDUC 605: Adult Learner [3] Online (Fall, Spring and Summer) and On-Campus (Fall only)
This course covers adult learning theories, instructional strategies and other aspects of adult learning and human performance improvement, with a special emphasis on the implications for design, delivery, evaluation and the application of learning. Other selected topics include alternative methods to traditional learning/training, and the characteristics, motivation and learning preferences of adult learners. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 612: Learning Communications [3]
This course is concerned with the theory and practice of designing instructional messages. Emphasis is placed on combining the basic message components, purpose, text design, typography, graphics and color to create effective visual and oral messages. The student design, present and critique a variety of messages for cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 641: The Online Classroom [3] Online only
In this course, various aspects of computer-mediated communication and instruction are examined. A broad range of distance education issues and applications are explored from a theoretical and practical standpoint. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: EDUC 602 recommended and consent of department.
EDUC 643: Principles of Distance Education [3] Online only
This course provides students with a foundation in history, theory, organization, technologies and instructional procedures used in distance education. Students gain experience with several distance-education delivery systems. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: EDUC 602 recommended and consent of department.
EDUC 647: Corporate Distance Training [3] Online only
This course identifies how to maximize utilization of organizational technology to deliver distance training. Students will examine case studies to explore current practices and future trends in business application of distance learning. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format. There will be some optional synchronous sessions that will be recorded for later viewing.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 648: Issues in Consulting for Training and Development [3]
Students examine the various roles, functions, skills and knowledge needed of internal and external consultants to help solve human performance problems.
Prerequisite: Consent of department.
EDUC 649: Best Practices in Training, Development and Performance [3]
This course provides participants with awareness of strategies, practices, and ideas concerning training and development issues. It is designed for students to explore “real world” applications for programs, services and operations in a training environment. Professionals in the training field will be featured as guest speakers. The course format will be divided into alternating in-person meetings and online class sessions. This course is offered in the summer of odd numbered years (e.g. 2007) This course is taught using a blended/hybrid method of delivery that uses in-person class meetings and some online asynchronous sessions.
Prerequisite: Consent of department.
EDUC 671: Principles of Training and Development [3] Online only
This course examines key principles relevant to training and development. They include: the role of training in an organization, adult learning theory, needs assessment, training methodology, organizational support, resources and constraints, evaluation of training, and managing the training function. Issues that influence training implementation, such as ethics and interpretation, are also addressed. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 681: Survey of Instructional Technology Applications Online (Summer only) and On-Campus (Fall & Spring only) [3]
First in a series of three Instructional Technology courses, this course exposes students to a range of multi-media tools used to design interactive instruction including computer-based training (CBT) and web-based training (WBT) products. Through analysis and hands-on experience with each tool, the students identify the properties of each tool, describe the strengths and limitations and evaluate their application for different learning events. This course formerly was EDUC 640. The online section of this course is taught using a synchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 682: Instructional Technology Design and Development [3]
Second in the series of Instructional Technology courses, this course continues a student's development process as he/she applies ISD principles to the development and delivery of instruction using a computer-based training model. This course formerly was EDUC 610. This course is taught using a synchronous online delivery format.
Prerequisite: EDUC 640 or 681 required and consent of department
EDUC 683: Multi-Media Project Management [3]
The last of three Instructional Technology courses, this lab-based course allows students to apply project development and multi-media design skills by completing an industry-based design project. The course is divided into four or more discrete modules that teach specific multi-media development applications required to execute and complete the design project. By the conclusion of the course, each student possesses comprehensive knowledge of the applications and how to apply them to a multi-media design project. This course formerly was EDUC 620. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format. There will be some synchronous sessions that will be recorded for later viewing.
Prerequisite: EDUC 640 or 681 required and consent of department
EDUC 689 Special Topics: Current Trends in Instructional Technology (3) Online Only
This online course will introduce students to concepts and current trends in the field of instructional technology. Utilizing current articles, case studies, and discussions, the class will cover topics useful to professionals and career changers while making use of the technologies we talk about. This course will be taught online and will meet virtually using instructional technology delivery tools and systems that can be used by the average person.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 689 Special Topics: Managing Training and Performance (3)
This course will address the management of training and performance improvement programs. Topics will include the role of the training and performance manager, demonstrating your value to the organization, assessing program quality and results; working with supervisors, managers, specialists and consultants; managing trainers, designers, and technical specialists; managing program delivery, creating a learning organization; budgeting for training, career management, marketing your services, and alternative instructional delivery. Professionals from the field of training and performance will be guest speakers. The course is designed for students to explore multiple perspectives of “real world” applications and the skills and knowledge required in management positions. The course format will be divided into alternating in-person meetings and online class sessions. This course is offered in the summer of even numbered years (e.g. 2006). This course is taught using a blended/hybrid method of delivery that uses in-person class meetings and some online asynchronous sessions.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 689 Special Topics: Digital Media Production for Education and Training (3)
Digital media is finding broad application as a means of exploration, expression and meaning-making. This class will cover basic digital video production skills and will explain the production process. Students will also explore learning and training problems that digital media can address. Beyond using media as a tool for teaching, this class will emphasize digital video’s potential as a tool for learning.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 689: Advanced Special Topics in Education - Current Trends and Issues in E-learning and Distance Education (3)
This is an advanced course in distance education covering important topics such as the roles and competencies of instructors, students and managers; emerging technologies; organizational issues; or the future of distance education. Topics will change as reflected in the field. The audience for this course will draw from all sectors of the education and training fields. Students must have interest and some experience in distance education.
Prerequisite: EDUC 643 or equivalent course work or experience.
EDUC 689: Advanced Special Topics in Education-Project Management [3]
In this course students examine the fundamental project management principles within the context of the instructional systems development model. Students apply the project management principles to solve training and development case studies and simulations.
Prerequisite: Consent of department
EDUC 771: Research Designs in Education [3] Online only
This applied research course is designed for Master’s students in the ISD Training Systems graduate program. The course focuses on the process of applying research design models and methodologies to the analysis of performance problems or opportunities for organizations, teams or individual workers. Students will develop and apply a variety of systematic measurement and evaluation tools, including extant (existing) data research, surveys, benchmarking, and focus groups while conducting performance and root cause analysis in the context of needs assessments or front end analysis. A statistical analysis software package will be used to analyze and report research data. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisites: EDUC 602, 603, 605 and/or consent of department.
EDUC 792T: ISD Internship [3] Online Only
A field-oriented experience in which the student designs and implements a system of instruction, an analysis technique or evaluation design in a setting consistent with the student's professional preparation. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Full graduate status, Completion of 9 out of 12 program courses and consent of department.
EDUC 794: ISD Project Seminar [3] Online Only
This course provides the advanced graduate student in the ISD program the opportunity to analyze an educational or training problem, and apply the complete instructional systems development process to the design and development of a comprehensive instructional program to meet the needs determined by the analysis. The student is expected to design a project plan and follow the plan as he or she designs and develops all the instructional material necessary to support delivery of the comprehensive instructional system. The instructional system is expected to include an evaluation component and reflect the proper application of ISD principles in the overall design. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Completion of 9 out of 12 program courses and consent of department.
EDUC 796: Human Performance Technology [3]
This course focuses on a synergistic examination of the current issues related to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training systems for employee training in industry and business. Corporate organization, financial, social and political factors are analyzed in terms of their effect upon the efficacy and efficiency of such training programs. The students are expected to research such factors and their synergistic effect upon corporations' internal efforts to respond to training needs.
Prerequisite: EDUC 602 and consent of department.
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