The Master of Arts in Instructional Systems Development requires a minimum of 36 credits hours. Students must complete seven required core courses (totaling 21 credits), five elective courses (totaling 15 credits) and complete a professional portfolio (students admitted fall 2012 and on). (Students admitted prior to fall 2012 will take a final comprehensive examination).
Benefits of Program
- Combines research and practical design experience
- Provides a strong foundation in adult learning, instructional systems development and training principles
- Emphasis on implementation of technology within instruction
- Practical application of learned skills through internships and project-based course work
- Accomplished program faculty are scholars, instructional designers, developers and training managers
- Flexible learning options; online and evening classes
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Twelve (12) Credits in Core ISD Courses
Core ISD courses must be taken in the first 18 credits.
* LAPT/EDUC 602 must be an ISD section of the course.
Nine (9) Credits of Advanced ISD Courses
To be taken after 21 credits have been completed.
* LAPT/EDUC 771 and LAPT/EDUC 794 must be an ISD section of the course.
Choice of Five (5) Elective Courses (15 Credits)
Students enrolled in the ISD-Training Systems Master’s program may select 15 credits of electives from the below group of courses. It is possible with the approval of the program director to take some electives that are not in this group. Please contact the graduate program director for details.
LAPT/EDUC 689: Advance Special Topics – Connecting ISD and Human Performance Improvement
LAPT/EDUC 689: Advance Special Topics – Managing Your Career
LAPT/EDUC 689: Advance Special Topics – Managing, Training, & Performance
LAPT/EDUC 689: Advance Special Topics – Portfolio Development & Talent Management
LAPT/EDUC 690: Individual Projects (must have program director’s approval)
Portfolio
All M.A. students in the Instructional Systems Development degree program admitted fall 2012 and later are required to submit a professional portfolio of course-related work samples that reflects their accomplishments throughout their tenure in the program. UMBC ISD Portfolio Requirements and Portfolio Checklist
Internship and Final Project Seminar
Students are required to complete an internship course and final project seminar course. Since most students are working adults the internship provides flexible options to complete this requirement.
Academic Standards
Students must earn a grade of “B” or higher in their first six credits. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (“B”) to graduate. If students do not maintain a 3.0 GPA their matriculation in the program may be discontinued.
For more details on policies and procedures visit the UMBC Graduate School website.
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