Information effective September 1, 2017.
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 605 | Planning and Management in Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
or |
||
MDDE 620 | Technology in Education and Training |
|
MDDE 694 | Capstone e-Portfolio Project |
(3) |
Total core: |
18 credits |
To fulfill the Leadership in Education focus (course-based route), students take the following two (2) required courses and three (3) electives:
MDDE 631 | Inclusive Leadership and Practice in Education |
(3) |
MDDE 632 | Leadership in Education Innovation |
(3) |
Total required: | 6 credits |
Choose any three of the following: | ||
MDDE 611 | Foundations of Adult Education | (3) |
MDDE 613 | Adult Education and Lifelong Learning | (3) |
MDDE 617 | Program Evaluation in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 630 | Trends and Issues in K-12 Online and Blended Learning | (3) |
MDDE 650 | Tutoring and Student Support in Distance Education and Training | (3) |
MDDE 651 | Gender Issues in Distance Education | (3) |
MDDE 665 | Collaboration and Mentoring in Educational Environments | (3) |
MDDE 690 | Independent Study |
(3) |
Total electives: | 9 credits | |
Total core + required + electives: |
33 credits |
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 605 | Planning and Management in Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
or |
||
MDDE 620 | Technology in Education and Training |
|
Total core: |
15 credits |
To fulfill the Leadership in Education focus (thesis route), students take the following two (2) courses and four (4) thesis courses:
MDDE 631 | Inclusive Leadership and Practice in Education | (3) |
MDDE 632 | Leadership in Education Innovation | (3) |
Total required: |
6 credits |
MDDE 701 | Quantitative Research Methods |
(3) |
MDDE 702 | Qualitative Research Methods | (3) |
MDDE 703 | Research Proposal Writing |
(3) |
MDDE 704 | Thesis Completion and Oral Defense |
(3) |
Total thesis: | 12 credits | |
Total core + required + thesis: |
33 credits |
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 604 | Instructional Design in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
MDDE 694 | Capstone e-Portfolio Project |
(3) |
Total core: |
18 credits |
To fulfill the Instructional Design focus (course-based route), students take the following three (3) courses:
MDDE 617 | Program Evaluation in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 618 | Instructional Project Management | (3) |
MDDE 619 | Trends and Issues in Instructional Design | (3) |
Total required: | 9 credits |
Choose any two of the following: | ||
MDDE 611 | Foundations of Adult Education | (3) |
MDDE 612 | Experiential Learning | (3) |
MDDE 613 | Adult Education and Lifelong Learning | (3) |
MDDE 621 | Online Teaching in Distance Education and Training | (3) |
MDDE 622 | Openness in Education | (3) |
MDDE 623 | Introduction to Mobile Learning | (3) |
MDDE 651 | Tutoring and Learner Support in Distance Education | (3) |
MDDE 690 | Independent Study |
(3) |
Total electives: | 6 credits | |
Total core + required + electives: |
33 credits |
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 604 | Instructional Design in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
Total core: |
15 credits |
To fulfill the Instructional Design focus (thesis route), students take the following two (2) courses and four (4) thesis courses:
MDDE 617 | Program Evaluation in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 618 | Instructional Project Management | (3) |
or |
||
MDDE 619 | Trends & Issues in Instructional Design |
|
Total required: |
6 credits |
MDDE 701 | Quantitative Research Methods |
(3) |
MDDE 702 | Qualitative Research Methods | (3) |
MDDE 703 | Research Proposal Writing |
(3) |
MDDE 704 | Thesis Completion and Oral Defense |
(3) |
Total thesis: | 12 credits | |
Total core + required + thesis: |
33 credits |
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 604 | Instructional Design in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
MDDE 694 | Capstone e-Portfolio Project |
(3) |
Total core: |
18 credits |
To fulfill the Mobile Learning focus (course-based route), students take the following two (2) required courses, as well as three (3) electives:
MDDE 621 | Online Teaching in Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 623 | Introduction to Mobile Learning |
(3) |
Total required: |
6 credits |
Choose three of the following: | ||
MDDE 611 | Foundations of Adult Education | (3) |
MDDE 612 | Experiential Learning | (3) |
MDDE 613 | Adult Education and Lifelong Learning | (3) |
MDDE 618 | Instructional Project Management | (3) |
MDDE 619 | Trends and Issues in Instructional Design | (3) |
MDDE 622 | Openness in Education | (3) |
MDDE 690 | Independent Study |
(3) |
Total electives: | 9 credits | |
Total core + required + electives: |
33 credits |
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 604 | Instructional Design in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
Total core: |
15 credits |
To fulfill the Mobile Learning focus (thesis route), students take the following two (2) required courses and four (4) thesis courses:
MDDE 621 | Online Teaching in Distance Education and Training | (3) |
MDDE 623 | Introduction to Mobile Learning | (3) |
Total required: |
6 credits |
MDDE 701 | Quantitative Research Methods |
(3) |
MDDE 702 | Qualitative Research Methods | (3) |
MDDE 703 | Research Proposal Writing |
(3) |
MDDE 704 | Thesis Completion and Oral Defense |
(3) |
Total thesis: | 12 credits | |
Total core + required + thesis: |
33 credits |
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 604 | Instructional Design in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
or |
||
MDDE 620 | Technology in Education and Training |
|
MDDE 694 | Capstone e-Portfolio Project |
(3) |
Total core: |
18 credits |
To fulfill the K-12 Blended and Online Learning focus (course-based route), student take the following three (3) required courses and two (2) electives:
MDDE 621 | Online Teaching in Distance Education and Training | (3) |
MDDE 622 | Openness in Education | (3) |
MDDE 631 | Inclusive Leadership and Practice in Education | (3) |
Total required: | 9 credits |
Choose two of the following: | ||
MDDE 630 | Trends and Issues in K-12 Online and Blended Learning | (3) |
MDDE 650 | Tutoring and Student Support in Distance Education and Training | (3) |
MDDE 623 | Introduction to Mobile Learning | (3) |
MDDE 651 | Gender Issues in Distance Education | (3) |
MDDE 665 | Collaboration and Mentoring in Educational Environments | (3) |
MDDE 690 | Independent Study |
(3) |
Total electives: | 15 credits | |
Total core + required + electives: |
33 credits |
MDDE 601 | Introduction to Distance Education and Training |
(3) |
MDDE 602 | Research Methods in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 603 | Foundations of Instructional Design: Systems Analysis and Learning Theory |
(3) |
MDDE 604 | Instructional Design in Distance Education |
(3) |
MDDE 610 | Survey of Current Educational Technology Applications |
(3) |
or |
||
MDDE 620 | Technology in Education and Training |
|
Total core: |
15 credits |
To fulfill the K-12 Blended and Online Learning focus (thesis route), students take one (1) required course, one (1) elective, and four (4) thesis courses:
MDDE 631 | Inclusive Leadership and Practice in Education | (3) |
Total required: | 3 credits |
Choose one of the following: | ||
MDDE 621 | Online Teaching in Distance Education and Training | (3) |
MDDE 622 | Openness in Education | (3) |
MDDE 630 | Trends and Issues in K-12 Online and Blended Learning | (3) |
Total electives: |
3 credits |
MDDE 701 | Quantitative Research Methods |
(3) |
MDDE 702 | Qualitative Research Methods | (3) |
MDDE 703 | Research Proposal Writing |
(3) |
MDDE 704 | Thesis Completion and Oral Defense |
(3) |
Total thesis: | 12 credits | |
Total core + required + electives + thesis: |
33 credits |
Regulations effective September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018.
Updated May 29 2017 by laurab
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