The faculty in the Division of Psychology in Education offer graduate programs leading to the M.A., Master of Education, and Ph.D. degrees in Learning and Instructional Technology.
The graduate programs leading to a degree in Learning and Instructional Technology prepare students for a variety of positions consistent with their professional goals. Most doctoral graduates of the program accept appointments as university faculty members, training managers in business, industry, and government, or instructional designers in universities and community colleges. Potential employment opportunities for master’s degree graduates include positions as training specialists in business, industry, and government, as educational designers in educational agencies, or as classroom teachers.
Applicants for admission to M.A. and Ph.D. degree programs in Learning and Instructional Technology must submit scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Master of Education program applicants must submit scores for either the GRE or the Miller Analogies Test.
MASTER OF ARTS
At the master’s level, students may specialize in instructional design and development or training and development. A minimum of 30 semester hours is required for the master’s degree programs.
See “Master’s Degrees” for information on the M.A. degree.
MASTER OF EDUCATION
See “Master of Education” for information on the M.Ed. degree.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
At the doctoral level, students may specialize in one of two concentrations: learning or instructional technology. All application materials should be received at least three months prior to the semester in which the applicant wishes to begin study.
See “Doctor of Philosophy” for general requirements.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
Faculty maintain an active program of research and development that has been supported with funds from federal agencies and the university. General research areas include investigations dealing with instructional effectiveness and educational motivation. Doctoral students participate actively in research and development activities as an integral part of their degree programs. Learning research includes studies of spatial cognition, organization and memory for prose materials, knowledge structures, the effects of extralinguistics factors on learning and memory, and training research and evaluation.
Omnibus Graduate Courses: See omnibus graduate courses that may be offered.
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