Master Degree Programs
in Instructional Technology @ The University of Texas -Austin

Instructional Technology ("IT") involves the processes of systematic planning, design and development of instruction. IT requires more than skills in the production of instructional materials and use of computers. In addition to a broad-based knowledge of instructional resources, the instructional technologist uses knowledge of learning theory, curriculum development, instructional systems, communications theory, and evaluation.

Please note that changes will be made to this document as needed.

I. Prerequisite Technical Skills

Comfort and competence in the following computer applications is required for all Instructional Technology coursework:

• email use
• word processing
• World Wide Web browsing and searching
• one personal computer operating system

II. Research Requirements (Minimum: 3 hours)

• EDC 384P: Educational Research and Design

III. Instructional Technology Requirements (Minimum: 24 hours)

Students who have already taken courses similar to the required ones listed below and need course substitution should discuss with their assigned advisor and then seek approval from the IT Program Coordinator/Advisor.

A. Required Courses (15 hours)

• EDC 384P: Instructional Systems Design
• EDC 384P: Advanced Instructional Systems Design (prerequisite -EDC 384P: Instructional Systems Design)
• EDC 385G: Interactive Multimedia Design and Production OR Multimedia Authoring
• EDC 385G: Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
• EDC 385G: Ed. Comm. Seminar: Teaching and Learning with the Internet

B. Elective Courses (9 hours)

• EDC 385G: Designs and Strategies for New Media
• EDC 385G: Constructivism and Instructional Design
• EDC 385G: Instructional Technology Planning and Management
• EDC 385G: Motivation and the Design of Instructional Technology
• EDC 385G: Technology, Teacher Learning & School Change
• EDC 385G: Technology Scaffolds for Problem-Based Learning
• EDC 385G: Current Issues in Instructional Technology

(Not all courses are offered every year. Please check the course schedule.)

IV. Outside Department Requirements (Minimum: 6 hours)

Students can choose courses that fit their research and/or professional goals from other departments and colleges, such as

• Department of Educational Psychology
• Department of Educational Administration
• Department of Special Education
• Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
• Department of Computer sciences
• School of Information School of Communication

Or courses in other departments/colleges that relate to your interest

VI. Additional Requirements
(based upon type of degree sought)

Master of Arts with thesis (6 hours)

• EDC 698 A & 698B: Thesis

Master of Arts with report (3 hours)

• EDC 398R: Report

Master of Education with coursework only (3 hours)
(Available only to students who present evidence of appropriate teaching or related experience.)

• One Elective

Total minimum hours:

• Master of Education with Coursework Only (36 hours)
• Master of Arts with Thesis (39 hours)
• Master of Arts with Report (36 hours)

Note: Students are strongly encouraged to take EDC 397P Graduate Internship in addition to the degree requirements listed above.

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