Master of Science in Instructional Technology 2008

The Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology Systems prepares students to use modern technology to develop, deliver, and assess training and educational material. Graduates will be well-positioned to lead the growing market in web-delivered, global training and education.  The program starts by giving students a firm foundation in current learning science, focusing on the proven principles for using technology in learning environments.  The other “leg” of the program focuses on using technology to create and disseminate learning materials, for example, with multimedia, animations, simulations, and games.  On top of this foundation, students will get an in-depth understanding of the use and customization of Learning Management Systems, and how to design content for them that can effectively train and educate the users.

The program has four phases, with each phase preparing the student for the subsequent phase. The master’s degree program consists of:

• Prerequisite Courses
• Required Courses
• Elective Courses
• Capstone Course

Grade and GPA requirements

Grades: Students must receive a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and a C- or better in all other courses. 

GPA: Students must maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher while pursuing their degree. Students will not be approved for graduation with less than a 2.50 GPA. Students with a GPA of 3.90 will graduate with distinction.

Prerequisite Courses

By taking these courses and receiving a grade of a B- or better in each, the student will have completed the requirements of the Prerequisite Phase. All or part of the Prerequisite Phase may be waived if a student has the equivalent academic background. Alternatively, students with practical experience may complete a Graduate Assessment Examination ((GAE) to show competency in a prerequisite. All students are blocked from enrolling in the graduate phase of the degree prior to completing their prerequisites. The student must submit an online Change of Status request when the Prerequisite Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block can be removed. The online request must be submitted two weeks before the student intends to register for graduate level classes. The student will then be considered a fully admitted student, and may pass to the Graduate Phase of the program. Students may submit the Change of Status request by logging in to MyCTI.

Required Courses

Students should complete their Prerequisite courses before beginning the Required courses. However, while completing the Prerequisite courses, students may take Required courses with consent of their faculty advisor. The Required courses for the MS in Instructional Technology Systems are:

Elective Courses

Three (3) courses from the list, plus two (2) open electives from CTI courses numbered 420-599

Capstone Course