36 hours

Students are admitted in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. All students holding a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the proper regional accrediting association are eligible to apply to the Instructional Design program. Applicants need to be fluent in basic computer skills and have proficient English language communication skills.

For Online Program: 1. Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International (waived for US veterans). 2. Select Campus – Online 3. Select Intended Program – MED, Learning, Design, & Technology (Career and info Studies)[MED_LEDT_ONL] 4. Select Area of Emphasis – Instructional Design and Development 5. Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application. 6. Goal Statement – Submit online to the Graduate School. The goal statement should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the instructional design and development program.

7. Transcripts – Upload unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended to the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission. 8. Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably at least two of them are from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically. 9. International applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Have official entrance exam scores sent to the UGA Graduate School by the testing service. Specify UGA as the recipient of the scores, institutional code for ETS reporting: 5813

EDIT 4170/6170

Introduction to Instructional Design

3

EDIT 4500/6500

Video Production for Teaching and Learning

3

EDIT 6200E

Designing Interactive Learning Environments

3

EDIT 6210

Introduction to Instructional Message Design

3

EDIT 6400

Emerging Approaches in Teaching, Learning, and Technology

3

EDIT 6900

Research Methods in Instructional Technology

3

EDIT 7150

Principles of Human Performance Technology and Analysis

3

EDIT 7170

Advanced Instructional Design

3

EDIT 7190

Design Thinking and Innovation in Learning, Design, and Technology

3

EDIT 7350

Evaluation and Analytics in Instructional Design

3

EDIT 7520

Online Teaching and Learning

3

EDIT 7550

Management of Instructional Technology Projects

3

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Workforce Education and Instructional Technology Graduate Association (WEITGA) Instructional Technology Student Association

Certificate in eLearning Design Certificate in Instructional Technology for Teaching Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning