Course Descriptions
Note: Not all courses are offered every semester, and new courses may be added at any time. Check the schedule of classes, for the latest offerings.
+ If LAPT/EDUC 602 is listed as a prerequisite, it must be an LAPT section of LAPT/EDUC 602.
LAPT/EDUC 602: Instructional Systems Development
Online (Fall, Spring & Summer)
This course includes the elements of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. An emphasis is placed on micro-level design issues including analysis, design and evaluation. Learners work through the ISD process to assemble a training or education project that is ready for implementation. A design plan and lesson plan is constructed to allow learners real-world experience in the ISD process. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Consent of the LAPT department.
LAPT/EDUC 603: Analysis for Design and Evaluation
Online (Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course focuses on the assessment, design and evaluation stages of the ADDIE model of instructional systems design. It promotes a sequential process through which instructional designers define performance problems, analyze performance gaps, identify root causes, propose training solutions, design appropriate learning events and craft evaluation strategies to measure the efficacy of their recommended approaches. Students will prepare multiple project documents throughout this real-world, real-time applied learning event, culminating in a final project portfolio of professional-grade ISD work. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format. This course was formerly known as Instructional Systems Development II. Recommended: LAPT 602 is recommended to be completed first.
LAPT/EDUC 605: Adult Learner
Online (Fall, Spring and Summer)
This course covers adult learning theories, instructional strategies and other aspects of adult learning and human performance improvement, with a special emphasis on the implications for design, delivery, evaluation and the application of learning. Other selected topics include alternative methods to traditional learning/training, and the characteristics, motivation and learning preferences of adult learners. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
LAPT 610: The Business of Learning and Performance
Online (Fall)
Through exploration and application of interactive and iterative business development processes, this course blends the use of organizational development; best business principles and practices; and industry trends in designing, delivering, and evaluating classroom, Internet, blended learning, and self-directed learning. It integrates the traditional role of an instructional designer into a complementary, but new role of solving performance problems in an organization.
LAPT/EDUC 641: The Online Classroom
Online (Fall only)
In this course, various aspects of computer-mediated communication and instruction are examined. A broad range of distance education issues and applications are explored from a theoretical and practical standpoint. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 recommended and consent of department.
LAPT/EDUC 643: Principles of eLearning Education
Online (Spring only)
This course provides students with a foundation in history, theory, organization, technologies and instructional procedures used in distance education. Students gain experience with several distance-education delivery systems. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 recommended and consent of department.
LAPT/EDUC 647: Corporate eLearning Training
Online
This course identifies how to maximize utilization of organizational technology to deliver distance training. Students will examine case studies to explore current practices and future trends in business application of distance learning. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format. There will be some optional synchronous sessions that will be recorded for later viewing.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 648: Consulting for Learning and Performance Technology
Online (Spring only)
Students examine the various roles, functions, skills and knowledge needed of internal and external consultants to help solve human performance problems.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department.
LAPT/EDUC 649: Trends and Issues in Learning and Performance Technology
Online (Alternating Summers)
This course provides participants with awareness of strategies, practices, and ideas concerning training and development issues. It is designed for students to explore “real world” applications for programs, services and operations in a training environment. Professionals in the training field will be featured as guest speakers. This course is offered in alternating summer sessions. This course is taught using a synchronous online delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department.
LAPT/EDUC 671: Principles of Training and Development
Online (Fall and Spring)
This course examines key principles relevant to training and development. They include: the role of training in an organization, adult learning theory, needs assessment, training methodology, organizational support, resources and constraints, evaluation of training, and managing the training function. Issues that influence training implementation, such as ethics and interpretation, are also addressed. The online section of this course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of the LAPT department.
LAPT/EDUC 681: Survey of Instructional Technology Applications
Online (Fall and Spring)
First in a series of three Instructional Technology courses, this course exposes students to a range of multi-media tools used to design interactive instruction including computer-based training (CBT) and web-based training (WBT) products. Through analysis and hands-on experience with each tool, the students identify the properties of each tool, describe the strengths and limitations and evaluate their application for different learning events. This course formerly was EDUC 640. The online section of this course is taught using a synchronous delivery format.
This course requires the purchase of Articulate Storyline software.
LAPT/EDUC 682: Instructional Technology Design and Development
Online (Fall and Spring)
Second in the series of Instructional Technology courses, this course continues a student’s development process as he/she applies ISD principles to the development and delivery of instruction using a computer-based training model. This course formerly was EDUC 610. This course is taught using a synchronous online delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 640 or 681 required and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 683: Multi-Media Project Management
Online (Fall and Spring)
The last of three Instructional Technology courses, this lab-based course allows students to apply project development and multi-media design skills by completing an industry-based design project. The course is divided into four or more discrete modules that teach specific multi-media development applications required to execute and complete the design project. By the conclusion of the course, each student possesses comprehensive knowledge of the applications and how to apply them to a multi-media design project. This course formerly was EDUC 620. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format. There will be some synchronous sessions that will be recorded for later viewing.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 640 or 681 required and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 689: Special Topics: Connecting Instructional Systems Development (ISD) and Human Performance Improvement (HPI)
Not currently offered.
Online
This course will address the role that Human Performance Improvement (HPI) plays in the Learning and Performance Technology (LAPT) world. The course is designed for students to explore the field of HPI and to identify the skills and knowledge inherent in HPI profession that may also benefit students in ISD or other professions. Professionals from the field of HPI will be guest speakers for the synchronous lectures of this course offering.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 689: Special Topics: ISD for Informal Learning
Not currently offered.
Online
This course considers multiple formats for providing extended learning opportunities beyond the classroom or training center. Throughout the semester, students will examine multiple informal learning tools and determine how best to identify, foster, and sustain a professional learning network. Students will also discuss and debate the relevance of social learning as a medium for ongoing professional development, as well as a strategic learning partner for business. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 689: Special Topics: Managing Training and Performance Function
Not currently offered.
Online
This course will address the management of training, workplace learning and performance. The course is designed with multiple real world applications and skills required in management positions. Emphasis will be on applied projects and practical approaches used successfully by professionals from the field of training and performance. This course is taught using a synchronous online delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 689: Special Topics: Managing Your Career
Not currently offered.
Online
This course will provide students with tools, strategies and techniques to manage their career successfully. The main objective of the course is to prepare students to advance their career goals. These goals may include getting a job, a promotion, or seeking projects/opportunities that enhance your career. Additionally, students will assess their interests, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies for specific job opportunities in the field of workplace learning. Students will receive individual career counseling and coaching in their job search process.
This course will also cover: Managing career paths and transitions; career challenges faced by workplace learning professionals; working with recruiters, HR and hiring managers; marketing yourself to employers and clients; forecasting future jobs and competencies; resume and cover letter development; interviewing strategies and practice, and performance appraisal strategies.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 689: Special Topics: Portfolio Development & Talent Management
Not currently offered.
Online
This course will cover the design and development of career portfolios for professionals in training, instructional design, instructional technology, eLearning and performance improvement fields. It will also address how to use a portfolio as career development and evaluation tool for individuals in managing their own careers, and how organizations can use portfolios in the talent management arena to recruit, asses, develop and evaluate current employees and potential employees.
Students will create a professional portfolio and conduct an actual job search incorporating their portfolios. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 689: Special Topics: Design for How People Learn
Not currently offered.
Online
This course explores how people learn and the ways that Instructional Designers may integrate that knowledge into the practice of design. This is an inquiry-based course that focuses on three primary questions. Participants emerge from the course having explored, and deeply reflected on, available research from which they will derive meaningful and sustainable personal learning that is fully incorporated into their instructional design practice.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department
LAPT/EDUC 771: Research Designs in Learning and Performance
Online (Fall and Spring)
This applied research course is designed for Master’s students in the LAPT graduate program. The course focuses on the process of applying research design models and methodologies to the analysis of performance problems or opportunities for organizations, teams or individual workers. Students will develop and apply a variety of systematic measurement and evaluation tools, including extant (existing) data research, surveys, benchmarking, and focus groups while conducting performance and root cause analysis in the context of needs assessments or front end analysis. A statistical analysis software package will be used to analyze and report research data. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format. This course was formerly Research Designs in Education.
Prerequisites: LAPT/EDUC 602, 603, 605 and/or consent of LAPT department.
LAPT/EDUC 792: LAPT Internship
Only required for 36 credit Master’s
Online (Fall, Spring and Summer)
A field-oriented experience in which the student designs and implements a system of instruction, an analysis technique or evaluation design in a setting consistent with the student’s professional preparation. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: Full MA program admission status, completion of 10 out of 12 program courses and consent of department.
LAPT/EDUC 794: LAPT Capstone Experience
Online (Fall, Spring and Summer)
This course provides the advanced graduate student in the LAPT program the opportunity to analyze an educational or training problem, and apply the complete instructional systems development process to the design and development of a comprehensive instructional program to meet the needs determined by the analysis. The student is expected to design a project plan and follow the plan as he or she designs and develops all the instructional material necessary to support delivery of the comprehensive instructional system. The instructional system is expected to include an evaluation component and reflect the proper application of LAPT principles in the overall design. This course is taught using an asynchronous delivery format.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 792T, completion of 10 out of 12 program courses and consent of department.
LAPT/EDUC 796: Human Performance Technology
Online (Fall)
This course focuses on a synergistic examination of the current issues related to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training systems for employee training in industry and business. Corporate organization, financial, social and political factors are analyzed in terms of their effect upon the efficacy and efficiency of such training programs. The students are expected to research such factors and their synergistic effect upon corporations’ internal efforts to respond to training needs.
Prerequisite: LAPT/EDUC 602 and consent of department.
Sequence of LAPT Courses
This schedule is a guide only and is subject to change. While we make every effort to run all classes listed on this chart in the time frames stated, there are some rare instances when we need to reschedule or cancel classes.
All courses are available online.
| Course | Masters (MA) Required or Elective | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| LAPT/EDUC 602 | MA Required | x | x | |
| LAPT/EDUC 603 | MA Required | x | x | |
| LAPT/EDUC 605 | MA Required (if not taking LAPT/EDUC 610) | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 610 | MA Required (if not taking LAPT/EDUC 605) | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 641 | Elective | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 643 | Elective | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 647 | Elective | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 649 | Elective | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 671 | MA Required | x | x | |
| LAPT/EDUC 681 | Elective | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 682 | Elective | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 683 | Elective | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 771 | MA Required | x | ||
| LAPT/EDUC 794 (Should be your last course) | MA Required | x | x | x |
| LAPT 796 | MA Required | x |
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