Instructional Design and Technology, Game Theory and Design Specialization, M.S.

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The Game Theory and Design specialization track in Instructional Design and Technology will offer candidates an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge related to game design and development.

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Degree Requirements

Professional Education Core (6 hours)

Select two after meeting with adviser.

EDUC 6032 - Applied Statistics Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 6033 - Research Design and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
INST 6037 - Advanced Technology Applications Credit Hours: 3
SILC 6030 - Foundations of Multicultural Education Credit Hours: 3
SILC 5035 - Interpersonal Interactions in Diverse Settings Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Cannot select both SILC 6030 and SILC 5035 .

Instructional Technology Core (15 hours)

INST 5130 - Learning Theory and Instruction Credit Hours: 3
INST 5131 - Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology Credit Hours: 3
INST 5233 - Performance Technology Credit Hours: 3
INST 5333 - Systematic Design of Technology-Based Instruction Credit Hours: 3
INST 5433 - Project Management for Instructional Projects Credit Hours: 3

Game Theory and Design Specialization (9 hours)

DMST 5131 - Game Design and Theory Credit Hours: 3

Additional Courses

Two of the following

DMST 5031 - Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3
DMST 5236 - Digital Storytelling Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6431 - User-Centered Design Credit Hours: 3

Master’s Degree Option (6 hours)

Option 2

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours, with continuous registration until completion.

EDUC 6839 - Master’s Project Research Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Collaborative Project with Digital Media Studies (DMST) and Software Engineering (SWEN).
For additional information regarding these plans, please contact a faculty adviser.