The graduate plan in Instructional Technology leads to the master of science degree that prepares graduates to systematically design training and instruction. One of the requirements for the successful completion of the MS in INST will be an electronic portfolio. INST students should enroll in INST 5131, Trends and Issues, as soon as possible since it will be the course in which students create the template and discovers what to include in the efolio. Students should contact their faculty adviser for additional information and deadlines.

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.

INST 6031

INST 5130

Choose 2 courses as advised

Option 1: EDUC 6939 - Master's Thesis Research (3 hrs) Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hour,s with continuous registration until completion or

Option 2: EDUC 6839 - Master's Project (3 hrs) Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours, with continuous registration until completion; or

Option 3: INST 6739 and another INST elective course (Internship requires prior completion of all Professional Education Core courses, Instructional Technology Core courses and at least one INST elective from the plan); or

Option 4: Master's Comprehensive Examination and two additional INST Elective 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 (Internship) for their capstone experience if the proposed internship site is 50 or more miles from the 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.