Apr 19, 2024  
2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014) 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences

  
  • ITLS 1000 - Information Literacy


    3 credits

    Designed to develop ability to locate, evaluate, and use information. Develops competencies needed for lifelong pursuits of information through the use of libraries and electronic resources.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 4015 - Technology Tools and Integration for Teachers


    1-3 credits

    Integrated experience for pre-service teachers to apply instructional design principles in their instruction. Hands-on experience using a wide variety of technological tools with integration in practical learning environments. Application of technology as both process and product.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to teacher education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3
  
  • ITLS 4210 - Information Access and Literacy Skills


    2 credits

    Information problem-solving skills basic to lifelong information access in today’s networked world. Used as part of the Engineering and Technology Education/Instructional Technology minor program.

    Campus: Taught off campus through special programs.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ITLS 4220 - Introduction to Learning Theories


    3 credits

    Detailed study of communication and learning theories as applied to instructional design process. Examines principles and research upon which instructional design and instructional technology are based. Used as part of the Engineering and Technology Education/Instructional Technology minor program.

    Campus: Taught off campus through special programs.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 4230 - Introduction to Adult Learning


    3 credits

    Covers philosophical and theoretical foundations of adult education, as well as practical applications for incorporating them into current educational settings. Used as part of the Engineering and Technology Education/Instructional Technology minor program.

    Campus: Taught off campus through special programs.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 4250 - Instructional Design I


    3 credits

    Guided experience in analysis, design, and development of instructional product development utilizing the ADDIE model. Used as the first project experience for the Engineering and Technology Education degree and the Instructional Technology undergraduate minor. T.

    Campus: Taught off campus through special programs.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 4260 - Instructional Design II


    3 credits

    Guided experience in development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional product development utilizing the ADDIE model. Used as the second project experience for the Engineering and Technology Education degree and the Instructional Technology undergraduate minor.

    Campus: Taught off campus through special programs.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 4290 - Applying Instructional Design


    3 credits

    Individual experience in instructional product development utilizing the ADDIE model. Used as the capstone experience for the Engineering and Technology Education degree and the Instructional Technology undergraduate minor.

    Campus: Taught off campus through special programs.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 4300 - Clinical Experience in School Library Media


    1 credit

    School library media clinical observation experience. Students involved in observing management and assisting in middle and secondary library media centers, arranged by department.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum of 40 hours of observation experience required.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • ITLS 4500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education


    1 credit

    Based on current educational standards, and using appropriate tools, students design and create an electronic/digital portfolio specific to content area(s) of their anticipated teaching license. Emphasizes integration of technology as both product and process.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to teacher education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • ITLS 4910 - Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunity


    1-3 credits

    Cooperative process of discovery, investigation, research, or creativity between faculty and one or more students.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ITLS 5000 - SLM Foundations and Information Management


    3 credits

    Introduction to historical and philosophical foundations of library media programs. Examines role of library media programs in schools and their contributions to the curriculum. Explores circulation, cataloging, automation tools, technical services, policies, and techniques. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6000 

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 5015 - SLM Collection Development and Literature


    3 credits

    Focuses on building, maintaining, and evaluating collections for library media programs. Discusses policy development for selection, protecting intellectual freedom, and reviewing, evaluating, and maintaining materials in all formats. Explores children’s and young adult literature. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6015 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 5025 - SLM Programs and Instructional Development


    3 credits

    Presents a wide variety of activities which are integral to a school library media program, including reading guidance, instructional development, curriculum development, media skill instruction, and information literacy. Emphasizes collaboration within schools. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6025 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 5030 - Information Access, Literacy, and Technology


    3 credits

    Introduction to finding information and resources using print and electronic sources. Emphasizes reference services, knowledge of basic reference/information sources, and resource sharing; and teaching information retrieval strategies within a school library media program. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6030 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 5040 - SLM Center Administration and Leadership


    3 credits

    Includes study of organization, personnel, budgets, programs, and management of a library media center. Students define their role within a school setting and in relation to that of the principal and teachers. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 5000 /ITLS 6000  and ITLS 5025 /ITLS 6025  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6040 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer or Arranged
3
  
  • ITLS 5090 - School Library Media Practicum


    1-6 credits

    Observation and guided field experience in a library media center under professional library media specialists and instructional technology professionals. Bridge of theory into practice. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 5025 /ITLS 6025 , ITLS 5040 /ITLS 6040 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6090 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 5105 - eLearning Tools


    3 credits

    Focuses on issues and methods of teaching and learning in distance education. Students develop strategies for effectively integrating technologies and facilitating learning at a distance. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6105 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 5150 - eLearning Trends and Issues


    3 credits

    The course is designed for those who are interested in electronic-mediated learning. The students have a major responsibility to choose the content and direction to develop a deeper understanding of all the components of eLearning, both synchronous and asynchronous.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6150 

3
  
  • ITLS 5195 - Practicum in eLearning


    3 credits

    Students demonstrate effective practice by applying instructional development principles for designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction for distant learners. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 5105 /ITLS 6105 

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6195 

    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 5205 - Computer Applications for Instruction and Training


    3 credits

    Introduction to use of computer applications, with special emphasis on software used in instruction and training. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6205 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 5215 - Digital Video Capture and Production I


    3 credits

    Fundamental theories and practice in design and development for camera and computer-based audio and video production, including recording, editing, and digitizing audio and video segments for education and training applications. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6215 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 5220 - Digital Video Capture and Production II


    3 credits

    Advanced theories and pratice in design and development for camera and computer-based audio and video production, including recording, editing, and digitizing audio and video segments for education and training applications. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 5215  or ITLS 6215  or permission of instructor

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6220 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 5225 - Digital Audio


    3 credits

    Explores basic concepts of digital audio, synthesis, and sign processing. Establishes proficiency with sound programs, as well as audio editing and sound design tools. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6225 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 5230 - Instructional Graphic Production I


    3 credits

    Fundamental practices of using the computer to design and produce a wide variety of instructional graphics and animations. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6230 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 5240 - Instructional Graphic Production II


    3 credits

    Advanced practices of using the computer to design and produce a wide variety of instructional graphics and animations. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6240 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 5245 - Interactive Multi-Media Production


    3 credits

    Covers fundamental programming concepts, in addition to fundamentals of the interactive multi-media environment. Students finishing this course will have at least one completed fully-functional project for their portfolios. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6245 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 5265 - Internet Development


    3 credits

    Teaches web publishing primarily using HTML (Hyper-Text Markup Language). Explores current web technologies and includes design, development, and evaluation. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6265 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 5270 - Craft Technologies


    3 credits

    We transform the landscape of technology by changing the way we think of and use computers. We will use cutting edge technologies and alongside more traditional crafts to explore basics of interactive computing. Graduate students will engage in additional readings in theory and research.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6270 

3
  
  • ITLS 5275 - Multimedia Special Topic Studio I


    3 credits

    Selected special topics related to the development of multimedia products for instruction and training. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6275 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 5285 - Multimedia Special Topic Studio II


    3 credits

    Selected special topics related to the development of multimedia products for instruction and training. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6285 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 5290 - Multimedia Production for Instruction and Training


    3 credits

    Geared toward assisting master’s students in completing their degrees. Provides continuity from the first semester and encourages continued professional development in the discipline. Can be used as capstone experience for multimedia development minor. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must have completed at least two ITLS Multimedia courses numbered 52xx or 62xx or permission of instructor

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 6290 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 5750 - Instructional Technology Workshop


    1-4 credits

    Special training and experience in latest concepts and innovations in instructional technology. Content changes to reflect most recent topics and problems facing the profession.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
1-4
  
  • ITLS 5900 - Independent Study


    1-4 credits

    Individually directed study and projects.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4
  
  • ITLS 6000 - SLM Foundations and Information Management


    3 credits

    Introduction to historical and philosophical foundations of library media programs. Examines role of library media programs in schools and their contributions to the curriculum. Explores circulation, cataloging, automation tools, technical services, policies, and techniques. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5000 

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6015 - SLM Collection Development and Literature


    3 credits

    Focuses on building, maintaining, and evaluating collections for library media programs. Discusses policy development for selection, protecting intellectual freedom, and reviewing, evaluating, and maintaining materials in all formats. Explores children’s and young adult literature. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5015 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6025 - SLM Programs and Instructional Development


    3 credits

    Presents a wide variety of activities which are integral to a school library media program, including reading guidance, instructional development, curriculum development, media skill instruction, and information literacy. Emphasizes collaboration within schools. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5025 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6030 - Information Access, Literacy, and Technology


    3 credits

    Introduction to finding information and resources using print and electronic sources. Emphasizes reference services, knowledge of basic reference/information sources, and resource sharing; and teaching information retrieval strategies within a school library media program. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5030 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6040 - SLM Center Administration and Leadership


    3 credits

    Includes study of organization, personnel, budgets, programs, and management of a library media center. Students define their role within a school setting and in relation to that of the principal and teachers. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 6000 /ITLS 5000  and ITLS 6025 /ITLS 5025  or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5040 .

    Campus: Also taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer or Arranged
3
  
  • ITLS 6090 - School Library Media Practicum


    1-6 credits

    Observation and guided field experience in a library media center under professional library media specialists and instructional technology professionals. Bridge of theory into practice. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 6025 /ITLS 5025 , ITLS 6040 /ITLS 5040 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5090 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 6105 - eLearning Tools


    3 credits

    Focuses on issues and methods of teaching and learning in distance education. Students develop strategies for effectively integrating technologies and facilitating learning at a distance. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5105 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6150 - eLearning Trends and Issues


    3 credits

    The course is designed for those who are interested in electronic-mediated learning. The students have a major responsibility to choose the content and direction to develop a deeper understanding of all the components of eLearning, both synchronous and asynchronous.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5150 

3
  
  • ITLS 6195 - Practicum in eLearning


    3 credits

    Students demonstrate effective practice by applying instructional development principles for designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction for distant learners. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 6105 /ITLS 5105 

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5195 

    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6205 - Computer Applications for Instruction and Training


    3 credits

    Introduction to use of computer applications, with special emphasis on software used in instruction and training. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5205 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6215 - Digital Video Capture and Production I


    3 credits

    Fundamental theories and practice in design and development for camera and computer-based audio and video production, including recording, editing, and digitizing audio and video segments for education and training applications. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5215 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6220 - Digital Video Capture and Production II


    3 credits

    Advanced theories and pratice in design and development for camera and computer-based audio and video production, including recording, editing, and digitizing audio and video segments for education and training applications. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 5215  or ITLS 6215  or permission of instructor

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5220 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6225 - Digital Audio


    3 credits

    Explores basic concepts of digital audio, synthesis, and sign processing. Establishes proficiency with sound programs, as well as audio editing and sound design tools. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5225 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6230 - Instructional Graphic Production I


    3 credits

    Fundamental practices of using the computer to design and produce a wide variety of instructional graphics and animations. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5230 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6240 - Instructional Graphic Production II


    3 credits

    Advanced practices of using the computer to design and produce a wide variety of instructional graphics and animations. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5240 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6245 - Interactive Multi-Media Production


    3 credits

    Covers fundamental programming concepts, in addition to fundamentals of the interactive multi-media environment. Students finishing this course will have at least one completed fully-functional project for their portfolios. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5245 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6265 - Internet Development


    3 credits

    Teaches web publishing primarily using HTML (Hyper-Text Markup Language). Explores current web technologies and includes design, development, and evaluation. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5265 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6270 - Craft Technologies


    3 credits

    We transform the landscape of technology by changing the way we think of and use computers. We will use cutting edge technologies and alongside more traditional crafts to explore basics of interactive computing. Graduate students will engage in additional readings in theory and research.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5270 

3
  
  • ITLS 6275 - Multimedia Special Topic Studio I


    3 credits

    Selected special topics related to the development of multimedia products for instruction and training. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5275 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6285 - Multimedia Special Topic Studio II


    3 credits

    Selected special topics related to the development of multimedia products for instruction and training. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5285 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6290 - Multimedia Production for Instruction and Training


    3 credits

    Geared toward assisting master’s students in completing their degrees. Provides continuity from the first semester and encourages continued professional development in the discipline. Can be used as capstone experience for multimedia development minor. To receive graduate-level credit, students must fulfill additional requirements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Must have completed at least two ITLS Multimedia courses numbered 52xx or 62xx or permission of instructor

    Cross-listed as: ITLS 5290 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6300 - ITLS Orientation


    1 credit

    Geared toward assisting master’s students in completing their degrees. Provides continuity from the first semester and encourages continued professional development in the discipline.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into Instructional Technology MEd program.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • ITLS 6310 - ITLS Foundations


    3 credits

    Explores foundations, history, perspectives, and literature in the field. Enables students to think more critically about their efforts and career goals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into Instructional Technology MEd program.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6350 - Instructional Design Process I


    3 credits

    Examines key techniques in design of instruction. Applies principles to specific design problems. Introduces techniques for developing instructional products according to completed designs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into Instructional Technology MEd program.

    Campus: Taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6390 - Planning, Resources, and Implementation for Technology


    3 credits

    Principles and practice of implementing innovations into real-world settings and evaluating their effectiveness.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into Instructional Technology MEd program.

    Campus: Taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6510 - Research and Evaluation in Instructional Technology


    3 credits

    Detailed study of methodologies for needs assessment, product evaluation, validation, and research. Includes methodological models, data collection, and data interpretation for both formative and summative evaluation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6530 - Instructional Design and Development Studio


    3 credits

    Focuses on the utilization and critique of not only finished instruction, but also Instructional Design Theory, as well as a reverse-engineered look at Instructional Systems Design (ISD).

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department. 

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6540 - Learning Theory


    3 credits

    Detailed study of communication and learning theories as applied to the instructional design process. Examines principles and research upon which instructional design and instructional technology are based.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department. 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6570 - Performance Systems


    3 credits

    Application of theory, principles, and practice of organizational systems and human competence in designing performance support systems, job aids, and just-in-time instruction.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6650 - Research Seminar


    1 credit

    Provides opportunity for exchange of ideas by Instructional Technology master’s students pursuing a Plan A option. Includes discussion of publications and products.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • ITLS 6710 - Instructional Development Tools


    3 credits

    Detailed study of processes, tools, and techniques for guiding and aiding the instructional design process. Emphasizes tools for project management, analysis, and design.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 6720 - Instructional Technology in Adult Education


    3 credits

    Application of theory, principles, and practice of instructional technology in providing instruction to adult learners.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 6740 - Instructional Evaluation


    2 credits

    Examines theories and implementation of both formative and summative evaluation of instruction. Includes expert and learner feedback, rapid prototyping, and cost analysis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Matriculation into the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department. 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • ITLS 6750 - Instructional Technology Workshop


    1-4 credits

    Special training and experience in the latest concepts and innovations in instructional technology. Content changes reflecting the most recent topics and problems facing the profession.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
1-4
  
  • ITLS 6760 - Grant Writing


    3 credits

    Introduction to the many facets of grant writing. Students write a grant proposal for submission to a funding agency and reflectively critique other proposals.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 6770 - Practicum in the Improvement of Instruction


    1-4 credits

    A field-based program focused upon characteristics of effective teaching methodologies, teaching performance, curriculum decision making, value guidelines, and the characteristics of the learner.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught on demand
1-4
  
  • ITLS 6775 - Computers in Education for In-service Teachers


    3 credits

    Introduction to microcomputer applications in education for in-service teachers. Includes hands-on experiences with range of software tools for design, production, and administration.

    Campus: Taught off campus.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught on demand
3
  
  • ITLS 6780 - Instructional Technology Programs


    1-3 credits

    Designed primarily as an in-service experience for teachers, trainers, administrators, and instructional technology personnel to improve local programs and services.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught on demand
1-3
  
  • ITLS 6790 - Instructional Technology in Education and Training


    1-3 credits

    Offered on request to instructional designers, teachers, administrators, and media personnel who have special needs related to instructional technology and seek assistance in improving their local programs.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Taught on demand
1-3
  
  • ITLS 6870 - Current Issues Seminar


    1-3 credits

    Allows exploration of new cutting-edge topics in the field. Topics vary and are announced the semester prior to registration. Topics may be theory or practice based.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
1-3
  
  • ITLS 6900 - Independent Study


    1-6 credits

    Individually directed study and projects.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 6910 - Independent Research


    1-6 credits

    Individually directed research.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 6940 - Internship


    1-6 credits

    An on-site experience in which the student applies knowledge and skills in a work environment. Used as culminating experience for the MS or MEd, Plan C.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 6960 - Creative Project


    1-6 credits

    Individual experience in instructional product development. May be used as the culminating experience for the MEd and MS Plan C.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 6970 - Thesis


    1-6 credits

    Individual work in MS thesis and Plan B report writing with guidance and criticism.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-8 credits

    Allows students access to faculty and facilities to complete graduate thesis, project, and papers.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-8
  
  • ITLS 7000 - Pro-seminar I in Instructional Technology


    3 credits

    Lectures and discussions on advanced topics in instructional technology and related disciplines. Required for Instructional Technology EdS and PhD students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to PhD program in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences or admission to EdS program in Instructional Technology is required prior to enrollment.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 7010 - Pro-seminar II in Instructional Technology


    3 credits

    Continuation of ITLS 7000 . Lectures and discussions on advanced topics in instructional technology and related disciplines. Required for Instructional Technology EdS and PhD students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITLS 7000 . Admission to PhD program in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences or admission to EdS program in Instructional Technology is required prior to enrollment.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ITLS 7150 - Advanced Seminar in Instructional Technology


    3 credits

    In-depth study of various topics including learning theory, instructional design, instructional theory, instructional development tools, production techniques, and instructional applications in different cultures. Specific topics for each semester will be announced.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ITLS 7200 - Quantitative and Design Research in Instructional Technology


    3 credits

    Examines current trends, applications, methods, and research questions that are appropriate to the use of quantitative and design research within the field of instructional technology.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 7300 - Research in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences


    3 credits

    Provides doctoral students with opportunities to achieve further depth in their research skills, as well as opportunities for obtaining additional knowledge by critiquing existing designs and approaches of instructional technology and learning sciences investigation. Emphasizes building research designs, with the intention of creating more exposure and experience regarding the role technology plays in the way people learn.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ITLS 7450 - Internship in Program Evaluation


    1-4 credits

    Experience in practical aspects of program evaluation through planned, supervised evaluation project. Participation must be approved by student’s supervisory committee.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4
  
  • ITLS 7460 - Internship in Research


    1-4 credits

    Experience in conducting research through planned, supervised evaluation project. Participation must be approved by student’s supervisory committee.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4
  
  • ITLS 7820 - Practicum in Instructional Technology


    2 credits

    Requires four practica selected from the following: funding proposal, product/research, review product development, evaluation, empirical investigation, and teaching.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to Instructional Technology EdS and PhD students only.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
2
  
  • ITLS 7870 - Current Issues Seminar


    1-3 credits

    Allows exploration of new cutting edge topics in the field. Topics vary and are announced the semester prior to registration. Topics may be theory or practice based.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
1-3
  
  • ITLS 7900 - Independent Study


    1-6 credits

    Individually directed study and projects.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 7910 - Independent Research


    1-6 credits

    Provides for individually directed research.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ITLS 7920 - College Teaching Seminar


    1-3 credits

    Develops skills and knowledge necessary for college teaching. Activities are designed to help participants in a variety of areas, including instructional development and presentation skills development.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
1-3
  
  • ITLS 7960 - Practicum, Educational Specialist


    1-9 credits

    Culminating project/externship in partial fulfillment of the Educational Specialist degree.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9
  
  • ITLS 7970 - Dissertation


    1-18 credits

    Individual work on research problems in the PhD program.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-18
  
  • ITLS 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9 credits

    Allows graduate students access to faculty and facilities to complete graduate dissertation.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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