Instructional Technology
Degree Programs
Western
Washington
University
offers
three
degrees
with
an
emphasis
in
instructional
technology:
- A
Masters
of
Education
(M.Ed.)
in
Continuing
and
College
Education
with
an
emphasis
in
Instructional Design and Web-based Learning (IDWL).
- A
Masters
of
Education
(M.Ed.)
in
Educational
Administration
with
an
emphasis in Leadership in School Technology (LiST).
- A Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Advanced Classroom Practice with a focus in Instruction Technology. Note: We are currently not accepting new applications for this program.
Sample programs of study in Continuing and College Education and Educational Administration are listed below. The program you and your advisor create may be different. The Continuing and College Education program allows students to take comprehensive examinations in place of a thesis. The number of credits may vary from these samples.
It is
possible
to
obtain a
supported
endorsement
in
Instructional
Technology,
while
completing
your
M.Ed.,
by
taking
24
credits
of
instructional
technology
courses
over
five
areas of
study.
Continuing and College Education: Emphasis in Instructional Design and Web-based Learning (Sample)
This program is intended for students who wish to get a M.Ed. that specializes in Continuing and College Education. The recommended sample below is designed for a student who wants an emphasis in Instructional Design and Web-based Learning. The minimum required in this program is 49 credits.
| Core Courses | Credits | |
| EDU 501 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 |
| AHE 575 | Foundations of Adult Education | 4 |
| AHE 576 | Leadership & Management in Adult Education | 4 |
| AHE 577 | Learning in Adulthood | 4 |
| AHE 578 | Program Planning for Adult Education | 4 |
| Required Courses | ||
| AHE 592g | Field Experience in Adult Education | 4 |
| AHE 599 | Graduation Seminar | 2 |
| Instructional Design and Web-based Learning Courses | ||
| IT 461 | Multimedia Tools and Applications | 3 |
| IT 560 | Instructional Design Multimedia Development | 3 |
| IT 562 | Digital Video And Audio Production | 3 |
| IT 563 | Graphics for Multimedia Development | 3 |
| IT 565 | Authoring for Internet Delivery | 3 |
| IT 566 | Authoring for Multimedia Development | 3 |
| IT 568 | Advanced Design of Multimedia Instruction | 3 |
| IT 518a | Introduction to Distance Education | 3 |
| Total credits | 50 | |
Educational
Administration:
Leadership
in
School
Technology
(Sample)
This program is intended for students who wish to get a M.Ed. that specializes in Educational Administration. Admission to this program assumes the student to be previously certified to teach. The sample below is designed for a student who wants an emphasis in Leadership in School Technology. The minimum required in this program is 52 credits.
| Core Courses | Credits | |
| EDU 501 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 |
| EdF 512 | Seminar in Educational Philosophy | 4 |
| EdF 513 | Seminar in Psychology & Sociology of Education | 4 |
| Educational Administration Courses | ||
| EdAd 541 | Theory in Educational Administration | 4 |
| EdAd 552 | Planning for Curriculum Administration | 4 |
| EdAd 691 | Research Seminar | 5 |
| Leadership in School Technology Courses | ||
| IT 544 | Instructional Technology and Education | 4 |
| IT 550 |
Leadership & Management of Instructional Technology Programs |
4 |
| IT 555 | Readings in Instructional Technology | 4 |
| IT 563 | Graphics for Multimedia Development | 3 |
| IT 565 | Authoring for Internet Delivery | 3 |
| IT 518 | Introduction to Distance Learning | 3 |
| IT 518 | Educational Uses of Instructional Technology | 3 |
| IT 518 | Telecommunications in Education | 3 |
| Total credits | 52 | |
