Instructional Design and Technology: e-Learning (MA)

Program Overview

The Instructional Design and Technology MA program offers an e-Learning track designed for those in education and training who seek to create effective online learning materials. This track prepares students for careers in e-learning and instructional design, focusing on the principles and practices of designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality e-learning resources for both fully online and blended learning environments. The program can be completed fully online or in a mixed mode, with independent learning activities to apply knowledge and skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The e-Learning track within the Instructional Design and Technology MA program is designed for educators in K-12 and higher education, trainers, and instructional designers. The program focuses on teaching the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality e-learning materials for in-service, preservice teachers, and online trainers for both totally online and blended (hybrid) learning environments.

Objectives:

• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and evaluate effective e-learning materials.
• To prepare students for careers in e-learning, instructional design, and related fields.
• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of e-learning.

Program Description:

• The program may be completed totally online or in mixed mode.
• International students who are in the U.S. and maintaining a U.S. Student Visa are not eligible for this track.
• Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
• International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.
Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format.

Careers:

• Candidates gain employment in business and industry, K-12, and higher education as organizations across sectors work to optimize the use of telecommunication technologies to enhance individual and collaborative learning.

Other:

• The program may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online.
• Independent Learning: Practica are independent learning activities that take place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program.