The Master of Education in Instructional Systems, emphasis in Training Design and Development (TD&D)

This programbenefits training professionals, educators, and individuals wanting to enter the training field.  Course work emphasizes Web-based instructional design, human resource development, and instructional technology to develop and deliver training for performance improvement.

TD&D offers courses in 7 and 14-week formats.  Seven-week classes meet 2 evenings a week or a full day on Saturdays.  Fourteen-week classes meet 1 evening a week or a half-day on Saturdays.  A varied schedule is offered in the summer.  All the required courses are offered every semester.

There are six 7-week sessions each academic year.  You may begin at the start of any session.

Admission requirements

Applicants need to:

• hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
• submit all necessary forms, documentation, and fees.

Degree requirements

Students in the master's degree program in Training and Design may either complete 

• 33 credits which includes a 3-credit professional paper or 
• 36 credits which includes a 3-credit colloquium. 

You may take up to 9 credits on a nondegree basis.  Students are strongly urged to see an academic adviser before starting the program.

Getting Started

Most students start with INSYS 415, then take, INSYS 441, EDPSY 421 or ADTED 505.  A complete curriculum and course schedule is available in the blue menu at the right.

Education faculty

TD&D faculty members have both theoretical grounding and practical experience in training and computer technology.  They are involved as scholars, consultants, practitioners and researchers. 

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