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Master of Education in Learning Systems Technology

Courses

The master of education in Learning Systems Technology requires 36 graduate credit hours and completion of a comprehensive examination or portfolio.

Required Courses

The 36 graduate credit hours include:

  • 9 Educational Foundations hours
  • 18 Learning Technologies hours
  • up to 3 elective courses (Foundations, English writing, Learning Technologies or other content area approved by the adviser)

No more than six hours of workshop credit will be accepted in the program. No more than six hours earned within the last 3 years of transfer credit will be accepted in the program.

Educational Foundations
  1. EDFN 7303 Introduction to Research and Its Applications
  2. EDFN 7313 Theories and Principles of Instruction
  3. EDFN 7314 Cognition and Instruction
Learning Technologies
  1. LSTE 7303 Technology and Society
  2. LSTE 7305 Survey of Computer-based Learning Systems
  3. LSTE 7310 Systematic Integration of Technology in Learning Systems
  4. LSTE 7320 Intranet and Internet Learning Systems
  5. LSTE 7325 Assessment in Learning Systems Technology
  6. LSTE 7330 Distance Learning Systems Technology
Possible Electives
  1. LSTE 7100, 7200, 7300 Independent Study
  2. LSTE 7101, 7201, 7301 Workshop in Learning Systems Technology
  3. LSTE 7306 Digital Photography and Learning Systems
  4. LSTE 7308 Digital Television and Learning Systems
  5. LSTE 7309 Administration of Learning Systems Technology
  6. LSTE 7350 Internship
  7. LSTE 7360 Seminar
  8. EDFN 7304 Basic Statistical Concepts
  9. EDFN 7320 Advanced Educational Psychology
  10. EDFN 7330 Human Development
  11. ENGL 5302 Technical Reports
  12. ENGL 5304 Technical Style and Editing
  13. Other (requires prior approval by the adviser.)
LSTE 7100, 7200, 7300 Independent Study

  • These courses are designed to be variable in credit and emphasis depending on the interests of the learner and the expertise of the faculty member in the general area of Learning Systems Technology, primarily devoted to subjects of an evolving nature.


LSTE 7101, 7201, 7301 Workshop in Learning Systems Technology

  • To meet special needs of students. Offered on demand


LSTE 7303 Technology and Society

  • This course explores the connections between educational psychology and the pedagogy of effective instruction in society. Instructional interventions and their potential improvement of society through the application of technology are surveyed.
    • 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2, 5.5



LSTE 7305 Survey of Computer-based Learning Systems

  • Applications of microcomputers in the educational setting; includes parameters of microcomputers, standard and predicted uses in instruction. Offered in fall, spring, summer I and II.
    • LSTE 7303
    • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 4.2, 4.5



LSTE 7306 Digital Photography and Learning Systems

  • Concepts, theoretical foundations for production, use of still photography in the educational process; students photograph, process, arrange pictures for instructional applications. Offered in fall and summer I.
    • LSTE 7303
    • 2.2, 4.2. 4.3



LSTE 7308 Digital Television and Learning Systems

  • Concepts, theoretical foundations for production, use of instructional television, videotape in the educational process; students write, produce five instructional units in video delivery system format. Offered in spring and summer II.
    • LSTE 7306
    • 2.2, 4.2. 4.3



LSTE 7309 Administration of Learning Systems Technology

  • Problems, responsibilities in establishment, maintenance, improvement of educational media services in public schools, colleges, businesses, industries, medical professions. Offered in spring and summer II.
    • LSTE 7303, 7305, 7310, 7320
    • 1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4


LSTE 7310 Systematic Integration of Technology in Learning Systems

  • Production, application of interactive instructional units where the microcomputer is the controlling medium for such peripherals as laser disk players and CD-ROM units. Spring and alternate Su II.
    • LSTE 7303, 7305
    • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.4, 5.2



LSTE 7320 Intranet and Internet Learning Systems

  • New media technologies, application to education; emphasis on instructional use of cable television, videotext, facsimile, satellites, optical disc, interactive video, microforms, data bases. Offered in Spring and summer.
    • LSTE 7303, 7305
    • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 4.3,4.4



LSTE 7325 Assessment in Learning Systems Technology

  • This course presents a variety of strategies for assessment of learning by examining the purposes for collecting student achievement data, measurement, concerns in technology rich environments, and practical interpretations and applications of assessment data. Offered Fall and Su IV,
    • LSTE 7303, 7305
    • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1



LSTE 7330 Distance Learning Systems Technology

  • This course presents the current choices in what is termed “distance education.” The creation of at least one course to be delivered via one of the major distance learning strategies will be required. Offered Fall and Su II
    • LSTE 7303, 7305
    • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6



LSTE 7350 Internship

  • Students work 150 clock hours at a professional instructional media site (public school, industry, business, etc.) for practical on-the-job experiences in the three major specialty areas of instructional program development, media product development, and media management. on demand
    • All required courses
    • 1.2, 1.3 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6



LSTE 7360 Seminar

  • Trends, problems of current, emerging technology pertaining to instruction. Offered on demand.
    • All required courses

Updated 9.1.2009