Master’s of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
The graduate plan in Instructional Design and Technology (INST) leads to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree that prepares graduates to systematically design training and instruction. One of the requirements for the successful completion of the M.S. in INST will be an electronic portfolio. INST students should enroll in INST 5131, Trends and Issues in Instructional Technology, as soon as possible since it will be the course in which students create the template and discover what to include in the efolio. Students should contact their faculty adviser for additional information and deadlines.
Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.
Option 1:EDUC 6939 Master's Thesis Research (3 hrs) Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours with continuous registration until completion
Option 2: EDUC 6839 Master's Project Research (3 hrs) Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours, with continuous registration until completion
Option 3:INST 6739 Instructional Technology Practicum - and another INST elective course (Practicum requires prior completion of all Professional Education Core courses, INST Core courses and at least one INST elective from the plan)
Option 4: EDUC 6909, Master’s Comprehensive Examination - Plus two additional INST electives courses (6 hrs)
The degree may be completed entirely online with one exception. Online students might not be able to take Master’s Degree Option 3: INST 6739 (Practicum) for their capstone experience if the proposed practicum site is 50 or more miles from the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) campus. Students in this situation would most likely be advised to pursue Options 2 or 4.
For additional information regarding these plans, please contact a faculty adviser.
