MSIDT Required Courses

IDT 200 Orientation: Online Learning Tools and Strategies for Success

This course introduces students to a variety of successful strategies in the use of new and emerging technologies found in today’s online environment. It covers learning management tools, web conferencing, social software, university resources, and other topics that have been identified as being critical for new students. (1 unit)

Note: This course be completed within the first 4 weeks of the semester. If it is not completed within the first 4 weeks of the semester, a hold will be placed; you will be placed on administrative probation, and you will be unable to register for any more classes in the iSchool.

IDT 201 Introduction to Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies

Introduction to instructional systems, focusing on systematic instructional design approaches, history of the field, theories and models of instructional design and human performance technology (HPT), key concepts, and professional roles. Students apply learning technologies to workplace, instructional, and training contexts. (3 units)

IDT 202 Systematic Design of Instruction and Human Performance Improvement

Application of systematic processes and approaches for designing instructional design systems and improving human productivity and performance. Students explore stages of the instructional systems model and human performance improvement strategies and interventions in a variety of learning environments. (3 units)

IDT 203 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Human Performance

Examination of current and future trends and issues that impact the instructional design and human performance field. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to analyze and apply these trends and issues to instructional and performance solutions. (3 units)

IDT 204 Theories of Teaching, Learning, and Human Cognition

Examination of major theories that support teaching, learning, and human cognition in the instructional design field. Students apply current learning and instructional theories to real-world scenarios and development of learner-centered instruction. Students create personal theories of learning and instructional design. (3 units)

IDT 298 Capstone

For the capstone course, students demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills acquired during the degree program through 1) a proposed solution to an instructional and/or human performance problem; and 2) an e-Portfolio demonstrating accomplishment of all Program Learning Outcomes. (3 units)