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.
Program of Study
Core Courses (12 credits)
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| AD LDSP 667 | Program Planning in Adult Education | 3 |
| AD LDSP 757 | Principles and Foundations of Adult Education | 3 |
| AD LDSP 777 | Leadership in Multicultural Organizations | 3 |
| AD LDSP 787 | Administration of Adult Education Programs | 3 |
Focus Courses (9 credits from the following)
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| AD LDSP 687 | Instructional Design & Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| AD LDSP 707 | Using Technology with Adults | 3 |
| AD LDSP 737 |
Distance Education for Adults |
3 |
| AD LDSP 750* | Internship in Administrative Leadership | 3 |
| L&I SCI 801 |
Issues in Technology |
3 |
Foundation Courses (9 credits from the following)
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| AD LDSP 607 |
Coordination of Staff Development and Training Programs |
3 |
| AD LDSP 647 | Evaluation of Adult and Continuing Education Programs |
3 |
| AD LDSP 710 | Organizational Change and Team Leadership | 3 |
| AD LDSP 767 | Practicum in Program Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| AD LDSP 827 | Seminar in Adult and Organizational Learning |
3 |
| AD LDSP 967 | Seminar in Urban Adult Education | 3 |
Electives (3 credits from the following, or one course from within department)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| L&I SCI 632 |
Microcomputers for Information Management |
3 |
| L&I SCI 670 |
Instructional Technologies |
3 |
| L&I SCI 691 |
Special Topics in Information Science |
3 |
* 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. Changes in courses may be made by contacting your advisor. Please contact your advisor before taking courses not listed above.
