The following lists out my coursework for a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in instructional technology and a graduate certificate in online teaching and learning through the University of Tennessee’s IT Online program.

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Master of Science in Education, Instructional Technology (33 credits)

Foundation (3 credit hours)

• Educational Psychology, Adult Learning | Summer 2020 (EDPY 525)

[Course Catalog: Key characteristics of adult learners, current theory and research on adult learning, and implications for teaching and learning concepts.]

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Concentration Core (24 credit hours)

• Instructional technology as a profession | Fall 2019 (IT 521)

[Course Catalog: Introduction to instructional technology as a field including definition of the field and career options.  Additionally, participants will be introduced to visual design principles, ethical issues, and usability testing within the context of electronic media development.]​

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• Instructional systems design | Fall 2019 (IT 570)

[Course Catalog: Application of theory and research of instructional systems design to solve instructional problems in educational settings.]

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• Online Learning Environments | Spring 2020 (IT 532)

[Course Catalog: Theory, research and practice of designing, developing and evaluating online learning environments including distance education and blended learning approaches.]

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• Introduction to Multimedia in Instruction | Spring 2020 (IT573)

[Course Catalog: Selected computer-based multimedia production tools and use to produce instructional materials based on specific learner characteristics and objectives.]

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• Professional Ethics in Instructional Technology | Summer 2019 (IT 525)

[Course Catalog: Introduction to professional ethics related to instructional technology including topics such as electronic data security, equitable access to technology and electronic information, protecting client/user privacy, ethical policies, Americans with Disabilities Act related media development issues, and future trends.]

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• Understanding online interaction | Fall 2020 (IT 566)

[Course Catalog: Assessment and evaluation of online learning environments using data-driven techniques.]

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• Trends, issues, and careers in instructional technology | Spring 2021 (IT594)

[Course Catalog: Capstone course for the master’s program will include design, development and review of the portfolio requirement as well as discussion of current issues, trends and professional development opportunities in the field.]

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• Practicum in online learning environments | Summer 2021 (IT 577)

[Course Catalog: Field-based project involving aspects of the instructional design process in an online learning environment with reflection on theory and practice issues.]

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Research (3 credit hours)

• Educational Psychology, Introduction to Educational Research | Spring 2020 (EDPY 506)

[Course Catalog: An introduction to methods and procedures of quantitative and qualitative research, with an emphasis on acquiring skills necessary to analyze and critique scholarly literature and develop fundamental research plans.]

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Elective (3 credit hours)

• Educational Psychology, Facilitating Change in Educational Environments | Summer 2019 (EDPY ​574)

[Course Catalog: Practical issues of group change. Analyses of group and individual experiences in all types of educational settings in relation to systems theory and collaborative learning theory. Needs of individuals and groups involved in change and roles of inside and outside change agents.]

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Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate (15 credits)

• Instructional systems design | Fall 2019 (IT 570)

• Online Learning Environments | Spring 2020 (IT 532)

• Introduction to Multimedia in Instruction | Spring 2020 (IT573)

• Understanding online interaction | Fall 2020 (IT 566)

• Practicum in online learning environments | Summer 2021 (IT 577)

   Additional:

• Instructional Media Development | Fall 2020 (IT 578)

[Course Catalog:  Application of instructional design techniques to create well-designed and effective media appropriate for educational settings.]