The Learning Design and Technology program offers a 30-hour program designed for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in planning and designing instruction. Persons choosing this area are frequently preparing for instructional systems design responsibilities in business and industry, government, education, and various training organizations. This program does not require or lead to initial teacher certification. However, previously certified teachers can use the program to advance the rank of their teaching certificates.
Specific programs are planned with a faculty advisor subject to the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.
All students are required to complete:
- An 18-hour common core including nine semester hours in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
- The Plan A (thesis) option includes 6 credit hours of electives and 6 credit hours of thesis credit. Plan A students must successfully defend a thesis.
- An additional 12 credit hours of electives are required for the Plan B (non-thesis option). Plan B students must successfully complete a final exam
Admission Requirements
For applicants who are not seeking advanced rank teaching certifications, in addition to the admission requirements set by the Graduate School, there is a departmental requirement of three references. For applicants who will pursue advanced teaching certificates, departmental requirements include initial teacher certification and three letters of professional reference. All materials may be submitted through The Graduate School’s online application process.
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