Certificate in Training Systems Development
The program prepares students for careers as trainers in corporations and public service agencies, as instructional multimedia designers and producers, as specialists in instructional computing and software design, and as computer-resource teachers. Graduates of the program include: corporate trainers, training consultants, instructional materials designers, computer instructors, multimedia developers, instructional software developers, video producers, and classroom and laboratory computing teachers. The program emphasizes the instructional systems approach, instructional message design, practical design experience, technical skills development, and project-based courses. During their studies, students develop a portfolio which includes instructional computing software, instructional print materials, and video and multimedia instructional programs. For further information, contact the department chair.
The Certificate in Training Systems Development is designed for students who do not wish to earn a master's degree, or for those who have already earned a master's degree in a related field. The purpose of the graduate certificate is to develop and update skills and knowledge in the specific area of training design and development in order for students to advance to new positions in corporate or public agency training departments. It offers professional training program developers an opportunity to strengthen and augment their skills. This program is especially useful to students who already hold a master's degree in a related field, such as industrial psychology, radio and television, or human resource development, or for those who need documentation in training competencies to meet governmental requirements.
In order for students to be considered for admission to the program, they must indicate that they have the following academic preparation or practical experience.
Courses for this program are listed in alphabetical sequence (consult Index for page reference).
Units
Based on individual assessment, students may
meet the department's prerequisites by
experience of cognate courses at other
universities. If they lack the prerequisite
skills or knowledge, students may have to
complete certain courses from the fol-
lowing list. These courses meet the pre-
requisite requirements for the award of
the master's degree. The units cannot be
applied toward the master's degree.
ITEC 700 Introduction to Instructional
Technologies
ITEC 711 Instructional Computing in
Elementary and Middle Schools or
ITEC 712 Instructional Computing in
Secondary Schools
ITEC 715 Computer Foundations for Multi-
media Authoring
ITEC 770 Instructional Videography I
ITEC 800 Theoretical Foundations of
Instructional Technologies 3
ITEC 801 Instructional Systems Design 3
Major Emphasis(see below) 12
Electives 6
ISED 797 Seminar in Educational Research 3
ITEC 895 Field Study or
ITEC 898 Master's Thesis 3
Minimum total 30The minimal requirement for graduation is 30 units. Based on individual student needs, background, and interest, the department may require some students to complete more than 30 units for the attainment of the degree.
ITEC 830 Design of Instructional Multimedia 3
Units chosen from the following: 9
ITEC 820 Instructional Multimedia
Authoring
ITEC 822 Advanced Instructional Multi-
media Authoring
ITEC 860 Distance Education
ITEC 865 Telecommunications and the
Internet
ITEC 870 Advanced Instructional Video-
graphy II
ITEC 850 Design and Management of Training Projects 3
Units chosen from the following: 9
ITEC 805 Contemporary Developments in
Instructional Technologies
ITEC 825 Formative Evaluation for Educa-
tional Media
ITEC 852 Instructional Technologies in
Organizations
ITEC 854 Design of Print Instructional
Materials
ISED 735 Seminar on the Adult Learner
PSY 766 Psychological Foundations of
Organizational Change
ITEC 816 Computer Resource Specialist 3
Units chosen from the following: 9
ITEC 740 Computer Design of Instructional
Graphics
ITEC 815 Integrating Computing into School
Curricula
ITEC 817 Instructional Computer Laboratory
Management
ITEC 842 Cognition, Mind, and Learning for
Educators
Field Study Requirements.In order to complete the field study, students must design, develop, and produce an instructional design project, using the instructional systems process, from needs analysis to formative evaluation. The instructional product may be in any medium--print, video, or multimedia. The design process used in the development of the product must be described in writing--in the form of a narrative case study--and any design document, such as performance objectives, storyboards, flowcharts, or scripts, must accompany the written summary. The narrative case study must include an introduction, statement of the instructional need or significance of the project, research review, description of the design methodology, and the formative evaluation of the product, and conclusion.
Master's Thesis.Students who wish to conduct a research study use the thesis as a way to demonstrate their research and scholarly interests and abilities. The thesis reports the results of a research study, which has been based on a question of theoretical or applied interest in instructional design in the fields of training or education. The thesis should reflect research questions and inquiry that demonstrate graduate-level capabilities.
Units
Based on individual assessment, students may
meet the department's prerequisites by
experience of cognate courses at other
universities. If they lack the prerequisite
skills or knowledge, students may have to
complete certain courses from the fol-
lowing list. These courses meet the pre-
requisite requirements for the certificate.
The units cannot be applied toward the
certificate.
ITEC 700 Introduction to Instructional
Technologies
ITEC 711 Instructional Computing in
Elementary and Middle Schools or
ITEC 712 Instructional Computing in
Secondary Schools
ITEC 715 Computer Foundations for Multi-
media Authoring
ITEC 770 Instructional Videography I
ITEC 800 Theoretical Foundations of Instruc-
tional Technologies (during first
year of study) 3
ITEC 801 Instructional Systems Design 3
ITEC 850 Design and Management of
Training Projects 3
Electives 9
Minimum total 18
Units chosen from the following: 9
ITEC 825 Formative Evaluation for Educa-
tional Media
ITEC 852 Instructional Technologies in
Organizations
ITEC 854 Design of Print Instructional
Materials
ITEC 860 Distance Education
ISED 735 Seminar on the Adult Learner
PSY 766 Psychological Foundations of
Organizational Change
The minimal requirement for completion is eighteen (18) units. Based on individual student needs, background, and interests, the department may require some students to complete more than eighteen units for the award of the certificate.