Track Description
The Instructional Systems track in the Instructional Design and Technology MA program is designed for prospective and practicing instructional designers, training specialists and training directors/managers in business, industry, government, or other settings where training, professional development and lifelong learning takes place.
Candidates develop expertise in how and why people learn, how to stimulate and facilitate learning, and in the use of alternative instructional delivery systems. Candidates analyze training requirements and design, develop, evaluate, and manage training and educational programs using of current and emerging technologies. The Instructional Systems program may be completed totally online or in mixed mode.
Please note: Instructional Design and Technology, Instructional Systems (MA) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.
UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.
Curriculum
The Instructional Systems track in the Instructional Design and Technology MA program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. The curriculum includes 12 credit hours of instructional technology core courses, 12 credit hours of professional specialization, 9 credit hours of electives, three credit hours of practicum, and a comprehensive exam taken during the last semester of coursework.
Total Credit Hours Required: 36 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree
Required Courses—24 Credit Hours
Core—12 Credit Hours
- EME 6055 - Current Trends in Instructional Technology 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6062 - Research in Instructional Technology 3 Credit Hours
- EDF 6432 - Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 Credit Hours or
- EDF 6401 - Statistics for Educational Data 3 Credit Hours or
- EDF 6481 - Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education 3 Credit Hours or
- EDF 6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6613 - Instructional System Design 3 Credit Hours
Professional Specialization Courses—12 Credit Hours
- EME 6226 - Instructional Development and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6507 - Multimedia for Education and Training 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6607 - Planned Change in Instructional Technology 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6705 - Administration of Instructional Systems 3 Credit Hours
Elective Courses—9 Credit Hours
Courses not listed below require adviser approval. All ENC courses require approval from the English department.
- EDF 6432 - Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 Credit Hours
- EDF 6401 - Statistics for Educational Data 3 Credit Hours
- EDF 6481 - Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education 3 Credit Hours
- EDF 6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6209 - Multimedia Instructional Systems II 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6457 - Distance Education: Technology Process Product 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6601 - Instructional Simulation Design for Training and Education 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6614 - Instructional Game Design for Training and Education 3 Credit Hours
- EME 6646 - Instructional Game Design for Training and Education 3 Credit Hours
- IDS 6503 - International Trends in Instructional Systems 3 Credit Hours
- IDS 6504 - Adult Learning 3 Credit Hours
- EIN 5251 - Usability Engineering 3 Credit Hours
- EIN 5255C - Interactive Simulation 3 Credit Hours
- EIN 6258 - Human Computer Interaction 3 Credit Hours
- ENC 6216 - Editing Professional Writing 3 Credit Hours
- ENC 6261 - Technical Writing, Theory and Practice 3 Credit Hours
- ENC 6296 - Interactive Design in Technical Communication 3 Credit Hours
- DIG 6432 - Transmedia Story Creation 3 Credit Hours
- DIG 6136 - Design for Interactive Media 3 Credit Hours
- DIG 6551 - Theory and Practice of Interactive Storytelling 3 Credit Hours
Practicum—3 Credit Hours
Practica are independent learning activities that take place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program.
- EME 6940 Theory into Practice in Instructional Systems 3 Credit Hours
Independent Learning
Practica are independent learning activities that take place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program.
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Personal letter of intent stating professional and academic goals and why you want to attend our program.
- Résumé.
- Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
For more information about the MA program, visit the program website at http://education.ucf.edu/insttech.
Application Deadlines
| Instructional Systems | *Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Domestic Applicants | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Dec 1 | Apr 1 |
| International Applicants | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| *Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date. |
Financials
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student’s graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
