Program: Curriculum and Instruction, Specialization in Instructional Technology, M.S. - University of Houston Clear Lake

Aug 11, 2025

2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

This 36-hour degree plan provides expertise in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Instructional Design and Technology with 18 hours of INST courses, nine hours of TCED courses and a TCED practicum. Upon completion, candidates are eligible to teach technology courses at the college level or serve as a technology specialist in local school districts.

Professional Education Core (6 hours)

With adviser’s approval, select two from the courses below

EDUC 6032 - Applied Statistics Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 6033 - Research Design and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
SILC 6030 - Foundations of Multicultural Education Credit Hours: 3

Curriculum and Instruction Core (9 hours)

TCED 5030 - Models of Teaching Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5031 - Curriculum Planning Credit Hours: 3
With adviser’s approval, select one of the two courses listed below
TCED 5038 - Professional Development for Enhancing Teacher Leadership Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5330 - Fostering Critical Inquiry: Introduction to Action Research Credit Hours: 3

Content Specialization (18 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
INST 6031 - Applications of Technology Credit Hours: 3
Or
INST 6037 - Advanced Technology Applications Credit Hours: 3

Master’s Degree Option (3 hours)

TCED 6739 - Curriculum and Instruction Practicum Credit Hours: 3