Catalog 73 - National University

School of Media and Communicationwith a final technology project that applies the theory and practice ofeducational and instructional technology.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Conduct a needs assessment, including analysis of subjectmatter, job/task, audience, and context.• Demonstrate the ability to make interdisciplinary connectionsbetween technology, psychology, and computer-assistedinteractive communications by preparing a multimedia productreport.• Complete an instructional design project, utilizing appropriateinstructional design models.• Design and implement an instructional module, demonstratingknowledge of and skill in the multimedia development cycle.• Identify and evaluate effective methods for teaching adultlearners using available technologies.• Design an instructional module delivered through a completelydigital form of distance education, and evaluate its effectiveness.• Research, analyze and document the social, political, economicand educational consequences of the continued growth of theWorld Wide Web for all learners.• Evaluate the instructional effectiveness of a game/simulation,and embed as a component of a multimedia product.• Demonstrate mastery of project management skills in theimplementation of a large-scale instructional design project.• Write functional specifications for an instructional product andassess the costs and benefits of the chosen modes ofdevelopment and delivery.Degree Requirements(12 courses; 54 quarter units)To obtain a Master of Science in Educational and InstructionalTechnology students must complete 54 quarter units of graduatework. Where appropriate, students can transfer a maximum of 13. 5-quarter units of graduate work completed at another regionallyaccredited institution to meet stated requirements in the program.Students should refer to the section on graduate admissionrequirements for specific information regarding application andevaluation.EDT 607EDT 609EDT 631Media Based Learning Objects(Prerequisites: EDT 600A, 601, 605)Developing Online Courseware(Prerequisites: EDT 600A, 601, 605, 607)Media and Instruction(Prerequisite: EDT 600A)Required Electives(4 courses; 18 quarter units)Students will select four of the following courses as electives:EDT 603 Advanced Instructional Design(Prerequisite: EDT 601)EDT 611 Current Training Issues(Prerequisite: Completion of all core requirements)EDT 613 Simulations and Virtual Reality(Prerequisite: EDT 611)EDT 615 Performance Technology(Prerequisites: Completion of all core requirements and EDT611)EDT 616 Video Games as Learning Tools(Prerequisite: Completion of all core requirements)EDT 623 Web-Based Instruction(Prerequisite: Completion of all core requirements)EDT 632 Technology and Leadership(Prerequisite: Completion of all core requirements)EDT 633 Assessment & Accountability(Prerequisite: Completion of all core requirements)Integration Seminars and Project(2 courses; 9 quarter units)EDT 693EDT 695Instructional Evaluation & Development(Prerequisites: Completion of all core requirements and EDT616 or EDT 623)Capstone Project(Prerequisites: Completion of all required core and electivecoursework and EDT 693)Students are expected to possess a computer or to have access to acampus with a computer lab. Given the nature of educational andinstructional technology, the off campus computer should have ahigh speed internet connection (T1 or DSL) and have at least 1.6 GHzof processing speed with 512 MB RAM. In addition students shouldhave access to MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and InternetExplorer), as well as Adobe Dreamweaver 8. Additional softwaremay be required depending on courses selected. Finally, studentsmust also have access to a computer headset with microphone forAdobe Connect for synchronous video enabled, web-basedconferences.Program PrerequisitesCandidates seeking admission to the program must possess abaccalaureate degree in good academic standing from a regionallyaccredited institution. Students considering this program shouldcontact the program lead faculty prior to enrollment.Core Requirements(6 courses; 27 quarter units)EDT 600AEDT 601EDT 605292Technology FoundationsInstructional Design(Prerequisite: EDT 600A)Education Theory & Technology(Prerequisite: EDT 600A)