The Instructional Design & Technology program at the University of Memphis awards both the Master of Science (M.S.) and the Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) degree. Courses beginning with 7000 and higher numbers are designated as masters degree courses. Those courses beginning with 8000 and higher number are designated as doctoral courses. Many of the courses in our program contain both masters and doctoral students, so the courses are listed 7xxx/8xxx. Doctoral students in these courses are expected to complete additional assignments to fulfill the rigor of an advanced graduate course. Please select which degree you are interested in:

Required Courses

IDT 7052/8052 Instructional Technology and the Learner
In-depth overview of field of instructional technology; history, philosophy, and critical issues of the field; foundations and applications of instructional technology, and associated areas of research. (offered spring semester)

IDT 7060/8060 Technology Tools for Learning.
Focuses on design and development of media, paper-based and electronic, to support learning; students will create products to solve instructional problems through a survey of various technologies. (offered fall semester)

IDT 7070/8070 The Instructional Design Process I
Applies the instructional design process to conduct a needs assessment that supports the creation of self-paced instructional units. (offered fall semester)

IDT 7074/8074 Theories and Models of Instructional Design
A critical examination of existing instructional design theories from the perspective of supporting research and application. (offered fall semester)

IDT 7080/8080 The Instructional Design Process II
Applies the instructional design process to create a self-paced instructional unit based on documentation designed in IDT 7070-8070.(Offered spring semester.) PREREQUISITE: IDT 7070-8070.

IDT 7090/8090 Development of Interactive Learning Environments I (may be repeated)
Uses instructional design principles and models to develop interactive digital learning environments. PREREQUISITE: IDT (or CIED) 7080-8080 or permission of instructor. (offered fall semester - may be repeated)

IDT 7095/8095 Development of Interactive Learning Environments II
Teams use instructional design principles to design and develop an instructional system. PREREQUISITE: IDT (or CIED) 7090-8090 or permission of instructor. (offered spring semester)

ICL 7992 Master’s Project

IDT Electives Courses

IDT 7075/8075 Instructional Consulting
Application of interpersonal skills when working with subject matter experts and clients of design, development, and production of instructional materials. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7071-8071.

ICL 7051/8051 Simulation and Gaming
This course will examine the theory behind using simulations, games and microworld to support teaching and learning. And students will evaluate commercial simulations and games, as well as develop new examples.

IDT 7810/8810 Practicum in Instructional Design
Planned, supervised experience in an instructional setting appropriate to student’s specialization area of instructional design and technology; opportunity to synthesize knowledge and skills and demonstrate professional competencies in educational or training settings. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7071-8071 and 3 hours of IDT coursework.

ICL 7991/8991 Independent Study in Instruction & Curriculum

IDT 7076/8076 Seminar and Workshop Design
Technical and theoretical principles for developing effective seminars and workshops. Design, preparation, and implementation skills are developed for effective adult learning. PREREQUISITES: IDT 7071-8071 and research or statistics course.

IDT 7078/8078 Seminar in Instructional Design and Technology
Professional and research problems in instructional strategies, design, and technology. May be repeated once with a change in topic. (Offered spring semester of odd year.) PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

K-12 Technology Certificate Courses (See Certificate Information)

IDT 7061/8061 Computers, Technology, Learning and the Classroom
Computers and technology in the instructional process, including networking; problem solving using computer tools; use of national databases; use of peripherals including CD ROMs, laser discs and graphics; technological applications for the classroom; uses for technology in different content areas. PREREQUISITE: Must have had an introductory computer course or permission of instructor. (offered fall semester, spring, and summer semester)

IDT 7062/8062 Authoring Instructional Courseware
Application of instructional design principles to creation of computer-based instruction; emphasis on use of authoring and scripting systems to create instructional software. PREREQUISITE: Must have had an introductory computer course or permission of instructor. (Offered spring and summer semesters.)

IDT 7063/8063 Seminar in Instructional Computing
Analysis of issues and trends related to instructional computing and instructional technology in K-12 classroom. (Offered summer semesters.) PREREQUISITE: Six hours of coursework in IDT.

IDT 7064/8064 School Change and the Internet
Issues, processes, and strategies relative to changes occurring with design, implementation, and evaluation of internet technology in schools. PREREQUISITE: IDT 7060-8060, IDT 7061, or permission of instructor. (Offered fall and summer semester)