Instructional Design and Technology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology Specialization, M.S.

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The Industrial/Organizational Psychology (I/O PSYC) specialization track in Instructional Design and Technology will offer candidates an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge related to the field of I/O PSYC.

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.

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 5035 - Interpersonal Interactions in Diverse Settings Credit Hours: 3
SILC 6030 - Foundations of Multicultural Education 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

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Specialization (9 hours)

Three of the following:

PSYC 5332 - Organizational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5333 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5334 - Change and Organizational Development Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 5339 - Training and Development Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 6538 - Performance Appraisal and Feedback Credit Hours: 3

Master’s Degree Option (6 hours):

Option 1

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

EDUC 6939 - Master’s Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3

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

Option 3

INST elective course

INST 6739 - Instructional Technology Practicum Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Practicum requires a minimum of 6 INST courses and the recommendation of the faculty adviser.
All placement sites must have an approved UHCL Agreement of Affiliation on record with the Center for the Professional Development of Teachers office prior to beginning the practicum.