Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization Concentration
for the Graduate Concentration in Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization
The Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization (IDTO) graduate concentration is tailored for individuals with a passion for creating technology-infused learning systems for achieving learning and performance objectives in organizations. This concentration encompasses essential knowledge and skills in instructional system design and the integration of learning technologies. By fostering a strong foundation, IDTO coursework empowers students to devise inventive learning and development solutions. The coursework in IDTO concentration not only imparts expertise in instructional system design and technology but also cultivates proficiency in areas such as project management, program evaluation, and organization development. Graduates of IDTO emerge as capable professionals poised to meet the growing demands of workplaces and workforce development on innovative learning solutions for diverse populations.
This concentration is available for:
Education Policy, Organization and Leadership, EdM (on campus & online)
for the Graduate Concentration in Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EPOL 472 | Instructional and Training System Design | 4 |
| EPOL 483 | Learning Technologies | 4 |
| ERAM 556 | Program Evaluation | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
for the Graduate Concentration in Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization
Upon the conclusion of the Ed.M. program in EPOL, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based programs and practices.
- Comprehend current topics and trends in EPOL-wide fields that inform evidence-based practices to improve equity, diversity, and social justice across a wide range of educational, professional, and organizational contexts.
Additionally, graduates of the IDTO concentration will be able to:
- Design scalable learning systems and solutions for developing working professionals’ capabilities in the workplace.
- Develop learning systems and solutions for broadly defined learning and performance outcomes in the workplace across industries.
- Modify existing learning systems and solutions for remote and online delivery.
- Facilitate adoptions of innovations in broadly defined learning and performance contexts in the workplace.
- Evaluate the impact of learning systems and solutions in the workplace.
- Manage the process and resources involved in instructional system design.
for the Graduate Concentration in Instructional Design, Technology, & Organization
Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
Head of the Department: Lorenzo Baber
Director of Graduate Studies: Linda Herrera
Graduate Admissions Information: Linda Stimson (on campus) and Jena Pfoff (online/off-campus)
Education Policy, Organization & Leadership faculty
142 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244-3542
gradservices@education.illinois.edu
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