MS in Education, Instructional Design for Online Learning
School of Public Service and Education
The master’s specialization in Instructional Design for Online
Learning is designed to provide professionals working in a variety of
traditional and online settings in educational institutions,
corporations, health care and government agencies, and the military
with the instructional design and development competence needed to
advance their careers and serve their organizations. The curriculum
focuses on preparing instructional design practitioners to design and
develop educational interventions based on theory and practice in the
field. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended
to meet professional licensure requirements for the education
profession.
Core courses:
ED5010 |
Foundations of Master’s Studies in Education
This course provides learners with opportunities to acquire and use graduate-level skills, including the ability to critically examine and apply relevant educational theory to professional practice. Learners develop expertise in scholarly writing as well as explore the importance of multicultural perspectives and diversity in professional contexts. Finally, learners articulate and examine their professional purpose and its alignment with their specialization and career aspirations. Must be taken during the first quarter by learners who have been admitted to the MEd in Teaching and Learning, MS in Education, MS in Education Innovation and Technology, and MS in Higher Education degree programs and the Adult Education and Higher Education Leadership and Administration graduate certificate programs. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning. | 4 quarter credits |
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ED5006 |
Survey of Research Methodology
This course is an overview of graduate research methodology. Learners
examine fundamental research methodologies and their respective
quantitative and qualitative approaches to rigorous scholarly
inquiry. | 4 quarter credits |
Specialization courses:
ED5802 |
Principles of Instructional Design
Learners develop professional skills and competencies pertaining to
instructional design process, theories, and strategies.
Learners evaluate the decisions that instructional designers make, the
principles and concepts that drive those decisions, and the ways the
decisions are interrelated.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
| 4 quarter credits |
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ED5803 * |
Processes of Instructional Design
This course emphasizes the process of instructional design and
provides learners the opportunity to apply design research and theory
while developing instructional strategies. Learners examine the
systematic process of addressing the needs of the student, structuring
the content, and applying principles of learning and instruction to
create effective instructional solutions.
Prerequisite(s): ED5802. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or
credit for prior learning.
| 4 quarter credits |
ED5807 |
Design of Instructional Media
Learners in this course examine instructional design skills and
competencies including budgeting, communication, project management,
program evaluation, and legal and ethical issues. Learners design
theory-based instructional solutions and plan the design of
instructional components using various forms of instructional media
and technologies. | 4 quarter credits |
ED5810 |
Project Management for e-Learning Development
This course presents project management topics, techniques, media
strategies, and ethical standards specific to e-learning development.
Learners identify and apply the tools, methods, and processes used to
effectively budget, implement, and manage e-learning development
projects. | 4 quarter credits |
ED5992 |
Instructional Design for Online Learning Capstone
The capstone course is taken after completing all required and
elective coursework. Learners demonstrate proficiency in integrating
learning from required and elective courses by completing a final
project.
For MS Instructional Design for Online Learning learners only.
Must be taken during the learner’s final quarter. Cannot be
fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
| 4 quarter credits |
ED6484 * |
Application of Learning Theories to Instructional Design
This course presents theories of learning and instruction providing
empirical guidance for designing effective instructional solutions
that target specific learning outcomes. Learners engage in a variety
of readings, activities, discussions, and assignments to further
develop an understanding of the foundational theories of learning and
instruction and their applications to instructional design.
Prerequisite(s): ED5802, ED5803. Cannot be fulfilled by credit
for prior learning.
| 4 quarter credits |
ED6503 |
Instructional Design Technologies
In this course, learners apply theories and principles of
instructional design and cognitive learning utilizing instructional
media strategies. Learners also identify ethical, legal, and political
implications of the design in the workplace. Finally, learners examine
software tools that developers and instructional designers use to
create innovative e-learning experiences.
Cannot be fulfilled by credit for prior learning.
| 4 quarter credits |
ED6505 * |
Evaluation and Assessment of Instructional Design
In this course, learners examine tools, methods and practices used to
assess learning. Learners also analyze methods and models of
evaluation of instruction. In addition, learners practice designing
new assessment tools and integrating assessment results in the
evaluation process.
Prerequisite(s): ED5802, ED5803. Cannot be fulfilled by credit
for prior learning.
| 4 quarter credits |
Two Elective Courses
At least 8 quarter credits
Recommended elective courses:
ED7311 |
Theory and Methods of Educating Adults
In this course, learners study adult learning theory and learning
styles and preferences. Course topics include adult education
theories, principles of adult learning, and methodology for best
practice in adult education. Learners also reflect on their personal
educational philosophy and practice.
Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.
| 4 quarter credits |
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ED7641 |
Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures
This course is a survey of the needs assessment models and procedures used to diagnose the causes of organizational performance problems. Learners design and develop needs assessment instruments and collect and analyze data to differentiate organizational performance issues that require training solutions from those that require non-training interventions. Cannot be fulfilled by credit for prior learning. | 4 quarter credits |
OR
Choose any graduate course(s).
Total
At least 48 quarter credits
* Denotes courses that have prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
This specialization is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.
Multiple specializations available
(must be within the same degree program)