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Instructional Design and Technology Major: 4-Year Plan
This guide is for students completing the Instructional Design and Technology major, based on the 2025-2026 university catalog.
- Please see your Instructional Design and Technology advisor to plan your course of study.
- Some courses are offered in Fall, Spring, Summer only, as noted after the course title.
This 4-year plan is intended to support advising and course registration planning. For official documentation of degree requirements, please refer to your Degree Progress Report or the University Catalog.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies)
3 Credits
Oral Communication (General Studies)
3 Credits
Quantitative Literacy (General Studies)
3 Credits
PSY 1800 – Developmental Educational Psychology (Social and Behavioral Science General Studies)*
3 Credits
EDT 2050 – Instructional Design Thinking
3 Credits
*While other courses may satisfy this General Studies category, this course is required for the major and will count for both the major and the General Studies category.
Semester 1 Total:
15 credits
Semester 2 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies)
3 Credits
Arts & Humanities (General Studies)
3 Credits
Natural & Physical Science (General Studies)
3 Credits
Historical (General Studies)
3 Credits
EDT 2060 – Digital Life and Learning (S)
3 Credits
Note 1: Select at least one General Studies course that also meets the Global Diversity requirement – see catalog for options.
Note 2: Select at least one General Studies or Elective course that meets the Ethnic Studies and Social Justice (ESSJ) requirement – see catalog for options.
Semester 2 Total:
15 credits
Year 2
Semester 3 (Year 2):
Arts & Humanities (General Studies)
3 Credits
Natural & Physical Science (General Studies)
3 Credits
JMP 2610 – Introduction to Technical Writing
3 Credits
EDT 3050 – Games, Applications, and Instructional Interaction (Fall)
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Semester 3 Total:
15 credits
Semester 4 (Year 2):
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies)
3 Credits
EDT 3040 – Interpreting and Developing Instructional Visuals (Spring)
3 Credits
JMP 3470 – Writing for Interactive Media
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Semester 4 Total:
15 credits
Year 3
Semester 5 (Year 3):
EDT 3010 – Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching
3 Credits
EDT 3060 – Instructional Media (Fall)
3 Credits
JMP 3625 – UX and UI: The User Experience (Fall)
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Semester 5 Total:
15 credits
Semester 6 (Year 3):
EDT 4010 – Practical Instructional Design (Spring)
3 Credits
JMP 3540 – Mobile and Social Media Communication
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Semester 6 Total:
15 credits
Year 4
Semester 7 (Year 4):
EDT 4020 – Project Management and Human Performance (Fall)
3 Credits
EDT 4050 – Emerging Issues and Innovation (Fall)
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Semester 7 Total:
15 credits
Semester 8 (Year 4):
EDS 4010 – Action Research within Communities of Practice (Senior Experience) (Spring)
3 Credits
EDT 4060 – Capstone for Instructional Design and Technology
3 Credits
Or
EDT 4090 – Instructional Prototyping
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Elective
3 Credits
Semester 8 Total:
15 credits
Grand total: 120 credits
Additional Notes:
- JMP 1010 is recommended as one of the two Arts and Humanities General Studies courses.
- Minor courses may be used to satisfy Elective course requirements in this plan.
- Select at least one upper division (3000 or 4000 level) elective course to meet the minimum requirement of 39 upper division credits.
- To complete this program 100% online, select General Studies and Elective courses that are offered online. However, you may select in-person courses if you so choose.
Instructional Design and Technology Certificate - Undergraduate
The Instructional Design and Technology Undergraduate Certificate Program is designed for students currently seeking their first undergraduate degree. This program focuses on the design, creation, utilization and evaluation of dynamic learning objects within the context of a variety of real world learning experiences. The field of instructional design and technology relies on highly-trained professionals with credentials in design, implementation, and evaluation of multimedia learning materials and instructional design theories. Providing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary experience, this certificate program combines the fields of education, cognitive science, instructional design, information technology, and social media management.
Required Courses
EDT 2050 – Instructional Design Thinking
Credits: 3
EDT 2060 – Digital Life and Learning
Credits: 3
EDT 3050 – Games, Applications, and Instructional Interaction
Credits: 3
EDT 3060 – Instructional Multimedia
Credits: 3
EDT 4050 – Emerging Issues and Innovation
Credits: 3
Program Total:
15 Credits
Instructional Design and Technology Certificate - Post-Baccalaureate
The Instructional Design and Technology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is designed for people who have completed a bachelor’s degree. This program focuses on the design, creation, utilization and evaluation of dynamic learning objects within the context of a variety of real world learning experiences. The field of instructional design and technology relies on highly-trained professionals with credentials in design, implementation, and evaluation of multimedia learning materials and instructional design theories. Providing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary experience, this certificate program combines the fields of education, cognitive science, instructional design, information technology, and social media management.
Required Courses
EDT 2050 – Instructional Design Thinking
Credits: 3
EDT 2060 – Digital Life and Learning
Credits: 3
EDT 3050 – Games, Applications, and Instructional Interaction
Credits: 3
EDT 3060 – Instructional Multimedia
Credits: 3
EDT 4050 – Emerging Issues and Innovation
Credits: 3
EDT 4090 – Instructional Prototyping
Credits: 3
Program Total:
18 Credits
Instructional Design and Technology Minor
The Instructional Design and Technology Minor focuses on the design, creation, utilization, and evaluation of dynamic learning objects within the context of a variety of real world learning experiences. The field of instructional design and technology relies on highly-trained professionals with credentials in design, implementation, and evaluation of multimedia learning materials and instructional design theories. Providing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary experience, this minor program combines the fields of education, cognitive science, instructional design, information technology, and social media management.
Required Courses
EDT 2050 – Instructional Design Thinking
Credits: 3
EDT 2060 – Digital Life and Learning
Credits: 3
EDT 3050 – Games, Applications, and Instructional Interaction
Credits: 3
EDT 3060 – Instructional Multimedia
Credits: 3
EDT 4050 – Emerging Issues and Innovation
Credits: 3
EDT 4060 – Capstone for Instructional Design and Technology
Credits: 3
Program Total:
18 Credits