Master of Science in Computer Education & Cognitive Systems
Coursework
Courses
The 36 hours of course work includes 24 hours of core/foundations, specific program track hours, and electives hours depending on program track.
Core/Foundation Courses (24 hours)- CECS 5030 (3) Foundations of Learning Technologies
- CECS 5200 (3) New Technologies of Instruction
- CECS 5210 (3) Instructional Systems Design I
- CECS 5300 (3) Learning and Cognition
- CECS 5310 (3) Human Computer Interaction
- CECS 5610 (3) Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies I
- CECS 5110 (3) Multimedia in Technology Applications *
- CECS 5580 (3) Readings Seminar in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems - Capstone.
(Must be taken in the last 12 hours before graduation)
* An additional research course (CECS 5800) may be taken as a substitute.
Track Specific Courses
Instructional and Systems Technology (12 hours, no elective)
- CECS 5400 (3) Educational Telecommunications
- CECS 5420 (3) Web Authoring
- CECS 5450 (3) Building Internet Information Services
- CECS 5510 (3) Technology-Based Learning Environments
Instructional Systems Design (9 hours, 1 elective)
- CECS 5440 (3) Instructional Systems Design II
- CECS 5420 (3) Web Authoring
- CECS 5510 (3) Technology-Based Learning Environments
Teaching and Learning with Technology (9 hours, 1 elective)
- CECS 5020 (3) Computers in Education
- CECS 5110 (3) Multimedia in Technology App.
- CECS 5510 (3) Technology-Based Learning Environments
Learning and Assessment Technologies (9 hours, 1 elective)
- CECS 5800 (3) Learning and Assessments Technologies I
- CECS 5800 (3) Learning and Assessments Technologies II
- CECS 5800 (3) Learning and Assessments Technologies III
- CECS 5020 (3) Computers in Education
- CECS 5040 (3) Productivity Tools
- CECS 5100 (3) Advanced Web and Media Development
- CECS 5110 (3) Multimedia in Technology App.
- CECS 5111 (3) Introduction to Video Technology
- CECS 5120 (3) Authoring Learning Games, Sims, and Virtual Environments
- CECS 5130 (3) Educational Software Development
- CECS 5260 (3) Computer Graphics in Mediated Communications
- CECS 5400 (3) Educational Telecommunications
- CECS 5420 (3) Web Authoring
- CECS 5440 (3) Instructional Systems Design II
- CECS 5450 (3) Building Internet Information Services
- CECS 5460 (3) Computer Networks for Educational Environments
- CECS 5500 (3) Computer Applications for Curriculum and Instruction
- CECS 5510 (3) Technology-Based Learning Environments
- CECS 5570 (3) Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Computing
Deficiency Course (If required to level into the MS. Credit does not count toward degree total.)
- CECS 5010 (3) Computer Education Tools
Graduate Academic Certificates
More Information
The Department of Learning Technologies offers the following certifications:
- Distance, Distributed and Virtual Learning
- Emerging Technologies
- Instructional Systems Design
- Technology Integration
- Technology and Autism
- Technology and Cognition
- Web Development and Management
- SBEC Certifications
Degree Plan
Students must file a degree plan within the first 12 hours of course work and after admission to the program to avoid potential complications brought about through the annual catalog revision process. Complete your personal information and course selections on the blank degree plan form and submit the completed form to the department for processing and filing (CI-Admissions@unt.edu). Once filed with the Graduate School, an electronic copy of your approved degree plan will be sent to you for documentation and reference purposes. Any deviations from your approved degree plan will require an official degree plan change.