Instructional Design and Technology Program

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Program Director

Cynthia Gautreau

Program Office/Website

College Park 570
657-278-2842
ed.fullerton.edu/msidt/

Program Council

Cynthia Gautreau (Elementary and Bilingual Education)
Karen Ivers (Elementary and Bilingual Education)
Barbara Glaeser (Special Education)
Carl Renold (Human Services)

Introduction

The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology is an interdisciplinary program housed within the College of Education and draws upon a team of outstanding faculty with expertise, training and experience in instructional technology, design and educational practice with applications for teaching, learning, training and curriculum development. It is a highly ranked comprehensive, high-quality, affordable program backed up with strong administrative support.

The 21-month program includes 100 percent online coursework and promotes collaboration, professional networking and team-building among peers, faculty, staff and other professionals.

Graduates of the program will gain valuable knowledge and skills in developing, designing, evaluating and implementing a wide variety of instructional technologies applicable to a wide range of training and learning settings (K-12, postsecondary education, military, business/industry). Furthermore, graduates will obtain expertise in the enhancement of teaching and learning based on sound and current educational research, theory and practice, and will be well-positioned as a professional in a competitive job market in educational or business/corporate settings. An active alumni association provides mentoring opportunities while in the program, and professional networking upon completion (ed.fullerton.edu/msidt/alumni).

Degree Description

The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (MSIDT) program is designed to prepare professionals who wish to further their skills and education in instructional design at the national and international levels. Graduate students learn to use emerging technologies for teaching, learning, training and curriculum development. Graduate students develop skills in project management, learning management systems, collaboration, written communication, technology enabled media literacy, research, critical thinking and problem solving. The MSIDT Program is fully online and provides a cohort structure that enhances the student-centered community of learners. It also includes two orientation meetings where students meet classmates, faculty, determine research agendas and collaborate. A challenging and rigorous educational environment provides graduate students with faculty mentoring and professional networking by a vibrant active Alumni Chapter Association.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

• Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

• Instructional Design and Technology, M.S.

• Certificate in Instructional Design Level 1

Courses

Courses are designated as IDT in the class schedule.

• IDT 505 - Foundations of Instructional Design and Web Authoring Tools (3)
• IDT 510 - Research Practices in Instructional Design and Technology (3)
• IDT 520 - Instructional Design 1: Issues in ELearning and the Design Process (3)
• IDT 525 - Learning Theories for Postsecondary and Adult Instructional Settings (3)
• IDT 530 - Instructional Design 2: Advanced Issues in Implementation, Management and Program Evaluation (3)
• IDT 535 - Instructional Strategies and Universal Design Issues in Learning Environments (3)
• IDT 540 - Systematic Approaches to Web and Multimedia Design and Development (3)
• IDT 545 - Trends, Emerging Technologies and Issues in Instructional Design (3)
• IDT 550 - Practicum in Instructional Design and Technology (3)
• IDT 597 - Project (3)

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