BSED in Instructional Psychology, Training and Technology
Total hours of coursework towards this degree, including core curriculum, is 120 hours. To apply, you should have 60 hours of transferable credit in core curriculum, 18 of which should be related to the program. For a full advisement guide, Areas A-F, click the following links for a Word or PDF document: Advisement Guide Word / Advisement Guide PDF.
The program includes 60 hours of major courses, which are as follows:
EPSY
4061 Motivational
Foundations in Education |
Psychological theory, research, and principles of motivation are applied to all aspects of instruction. Motivational constructs, such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, are considered in a variety of formal and informal educational settings. Emphasis is on motivational principles for achievement in these settings. |
EPSY 4801 Cognitive Foundations for Education |
Cognitive psychology principles are applied to instructional methods. Processes such as attention, organization, intelligence, memory, language, concept formation, critical thinking, and problem solving are examined. Cognitive theories and models are applied to the instruction and learning of content areas and skills. |
| ERSH 4200 Methods
of Research in Education 3 Hours |
Diverse research approaches used in behavioral science settings, including critical review and interpretation of published research. |
| ERSH 4600 Applied
Educational Assessment 3 Hours |
Development, administration, scoring, analysis, and interpretation of classroom educational assessments used in the service of instruction and accountability objectives. Traditional as well as current approaches (portfolios, performance assessments). Although classroom approaches are emphasized, standardized measures are also studied. |
| EDIT 4160 Design
and Development Tools 3 Hours |
Students learn a variety of tools appropriate for computer-based development.
These include graphics, media, and software development tools. This class uses a mixture of structured learning experiences and independent learning experiences at the discretion of the student. Ultimate performance in the class will be evaluated using a complex rubric that focuses on the major application project that students will be doing independently. |
EDIT 4170 Instructional Design 3 Hours |
Systematic procedures for designing, developing, evaluating, and revising instruction to meet identified goals and objectives. |
| EDIT 4210 Learning
Environments Design 3 Hours |
Contemporary learning theories of the design of interactive environments for information retrieval, learning, and performance support. This class uses a mixture of structured learning experiences and independent learning experiences at the discretion of the student. Ultimate performance in the class will be evaluated using a complex rubric that focuses on the team project. |
| EDIT 4400 Project
Management 3 Hours |
This course covers the management of all phases of an instructional development project, including planning, team management, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating. The emphasis is on practical skill development and the use of management tools and techniques. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge to manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of a performance improvement project in an organizational setting. |
| EADU 4020 Adult
Learning in the Workplace 3 Hours |
Principles and practices of adult learning. Emphasis on adults as learners, adult learning theories, and implications for learning in the workplace. |
| EADU 4090 Adult
Development and the Workplace 3 Hours |
Adult developmental psychology, including biological, social, psychological, and dialectical approaches. Emphasis on continuity and change in young, middle, and older adulthood with implications for training in the workplace. |
| EADU 4140 Diversity
and Globalization in the Workplace 3 Hours |
The effects of diversity and globalization on learning in the workplace. The impact of culture, the economy, race, and gender (including sexual orientation) are emphasized. |
| EADU 4200 Organizational
Learning in the Workplace 3 Hours |
Concepts of human relations, group dynamics, organizational behavior, and organizational development. Emphasis on how individuals and groups impact organizational systems. |
| EOCS 4100 Principles
and Practices of Careers in Education 3 Hours |
Career education in elementary, middle, and secondary schools; major theories of career development; use of standardized assessment, career information resources, and curriculum materials; special issues and trends influencing work and careers. |
EOCS 4300 Situated
Learning for the Workplace |
Theoretical and practical treatment of situated and social psychology learning theories as they apply in the work setting. Socialization theories, communities of practice, social constructivism, cognitive apprenticeship, reflective practice, clinical reasoning, authentic assessment, and problems of application in work and organizational settings. |
| EOCS 5120 Needs
Analysis in Occupational Studies 3 Hours |
Techniques in analyzing occupations, industry, human resources, and communities to determine instructional and training content. |
| EOCS 5450 Internship in Business and Industry 3 Hours |
Guided learning experiences in a business or industry for the purpose of updating a student's knowledge or skills in an occupational area. |
| Plus four (3 hour) approved electives | |