Year 1

Summer

6 hours

6000 - Philosophy of Computing in Learning Technologies

5210 - Instruction Systems Design I

Fall

6 hours

6010 - Theory of Instructional Technology

6510 - Introduction to Research in Learning Technologies

Spring

6 hours

6020 - Advanced Instructional Design: Models and Strategies

6512 - Analysis of Qualitative Research in Learning Technologies

Year 2

Summer

6 hours

6511 - Analysis of Research in Education Computing

Tools Course TBD by Academic Committee

Fall

6 hours

6210 - Interactive Multimedia Theory and Design

651x - Advance Research Course a.) Scaling Methods, b.) Discourse Analysis, c.) etc.

Spring

6 hours

6040 - Theory and Practice of Distributed Learning

6260 - Creative Technology-Based Learning Environments

Year 3 

Summer

6 hours

6250 - Learning Technology Systems Design and Management; OR 

6200 - Message Design in Learning Technologies

Tools Course TBD by Academic Committee

Fall

6 hours

6030 - Emerging Technologies and Education; AND

6230 - Advanced Educational Product and Design

Spring

6 hours

6220 - Theory of Educational Technology Implementation 

6480 - Dissertation Prep I

*previously listed as 6800

Year 4

Summer 

3 hours

*6800 - Dissertation Prep II

*Optional Courses Available

*Dissertation Prep II required if student has not passed the Spring 6480course. Student must defend their portfolio (Qualifying Exams) by the start of the Fall semester or take another course to complete the portfolio

Fall

3 hours

6950 - Dissertation

Optional Courses Available

Spring

3 hours

6950 - Dissertation

Optional Courses Available

Year 5 

Summer

3 hours

6950 - Dissertation

Optional Courses Available

Fall

3 hours

6950 - Dissertation

* Student must defend their dissertation by the Graduate School Deadline or they will be required to take an additional 6950 course until graduation.