Our Programs

Learning Systems Design and Technology

Formerly
 known
 as
 the
 Instructional
 Design
 and
 Instructional
 Technology
 specialty
 areas,
 the
 new
 LSD&T
 concentration
 is
 designed
 to
 prepare
 students
 for
 careers
 as
 learning
 systems
 designers
 and
 learning
 technologists
 in
 higher
 education,
 schools,
 corporations,
 military,
 government
 and
 non‐profit
 organizations.
 The program focuses on
 the
 principles
 and
 techniques
 of
 creating
 learning
 products
 and
 multimedia‐based
 online
 resources
 for
 learning, 
instruction,
 and 
education.
 Some examples include 
instruction
 in 
learning
 theories,
 systems 
design,
 and
 principles
 that
 apply
 to
 the
 design,
 development,
 evaluation,
 and
 management
 of
 learning
 systems,
 resources,
 and
 technologies.

Individuals will acquire skills in human performance problem analysis, specification of learning outcomes, task analysis, instructional design, test development, program evaluation, and consultation. The specialty area emphasizes the translation of learning theory into instructional practice and the application of problem solving and evaluation procedures. The graduate specialization in learning systems design and technology prepares individuals to serve as instructional designers/developers or training specialists in business, academic, health care, industrial, non-profit, or government settings. Opportunities also exist in educational settings. Placement opportunities have been excellent in this rapidly changing field.

Our programs emphasize broad exposure to all aspects of instructional design and technology with the subsequent opportunity to focus on selected educational media (e.g., computer-based instruction, Web 2.0). Individuals will acquire skills in the application of computers, video, multimedia, internet telecommunications, and other interactive media in the creation of effective instruction, including video games and simulated environments. Qualitative and quantitative program evaluation and research are also included in the outline of the study.

Course Description

• Master of Science in Education, Learning Systems Design & Technology concentration: Curriculum Guide (PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction (specializing in Learning Systems Design & Technology): Curriculum Guide (PDF)