Instructional Design and Educational Technology Over the last few years, there has been rapid changes in the field of adult and continuing education associated with widening access and developments in communication and information technologies. A paramount initiative has been the extensive use of technology-based communication by organizations to deliver courses or programs that help provide better access, convenience, and flexibility as a way to support adult learners' occupational opportunities.
An emerging area in the field of adult and continuing education involves the use of technology-based environments for adult learning, teaching and work productivity. This focus area emphasizes the use of technology for instruction of adults, instructional design, distance education and issues related to the use of technology for adult learning. It is designed for individuals interested in working as instructional designers, technology consultants, or adult educators in staff development, training, business or continuing education settings.
The last decade of the twentieth century and the new decade of the twenty-first century have witnessed dynamic social, economic and technological advances that have revolutionized communications via digital networks. A networked society has tremendous implications for teaching and learning.
Adult and Continuing Education Leadership Core: (12 credits)
| AD LDSP 757 | Principles and Foundations of Adult Education
| 3
|
| AD LDSP 787 | Administration of Adult Education Programs | 3
|
| AD LDSP 667 | Program Planning in Adult Education | 3
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| AD LDSP 777 | Leadership in Multicultural Organizations | 3
|
Focus Courses: (9 credits) Pick three courses
AD LDSP 737
| Distance Education for Adults
| 3 |
AD LDSP 707
| Using Technology with Adult Learners
| 3
|
L&I SCI 801
| Issues in Technology
| 3 |
AD LDSP 687
| Instructional Design and Teaching Strategies
| 3
|
AD LDSP 750
| Internship in Administrative Leadership
| 3
|
Foundation Courses: (9 credits) Pick three courses
AD LDSP 607
| Coordination of Staff Development & Training Programs
| 3 |
AD LDSP 647
| Evaluation of Adult & Continuing Education Programs
| 3
|
AD LDSP 827
| Seminar in Adult & Organizational Learning
| 3
|
AD LDSP 710
| Organizational Change and Team Leadership
| 3
|
AD LDSP 767
| Practicum in Program Planning and Implementation
| 3
|
AD LDSP 967
| Seminar in Urban Adult Education
| 3
|
Electives (3 credits) Pick one course within the department or one course outside the department: e.g. those listed below L&I SCI 691
| Special Topics in Information Science: (Subtitled)
| 3 |
L&I SCI 670
| Instructional Technologies
| 3
|
L&I SCI 632
| Microcomputers for Information Resources Management
| 3
|
Total Credits 33
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Changes in courses may be made by contacting your advisor. Please do so before taking courses not listed above.
* Students who need experience in the field of adult and continuing education may be advised to enroll in AD LDSP 750 Internship as an elective.
