IP&T Program Overview
Instructional Psychology and Technology deals with identifying and implementing improvements in instruction and understanding the principles that influence these improvements. IP&T applies these principles to solve instructional problems, which occur in educational settings, including public schools and universities, government, church, military, business, and industry.
The program requires students to attain skills in the following areas:
- Research
- Instructional Design and Development
- Evaluation and Measurement
Students participate in department seminars, interact with other students in group projects and informal study, collaborate with faculty, and participate in a wide variety of internship experiences. All majors are accepted.
Choose a Track
Each master’s student must identify a “track”. In consultation with an advisory committee, each student must fill out and complete a program of study. This plan must be completed and delivered to the department secretary by the end of the second week of the second semester.
Graduation Requirements
36 - 39 credits
- 18 credits of core courses
- 8 credits of specialized courses
- 3 credits of internship
- 1 credit of seminar
Internship: To meet this requirement students may register for 1-3 credit hours of IP&T 599R during any semester or term.
Thesis/Project Work: Master’s students must complete a total of 6 hours of Master’s project or thesis credit in order to graduate. These credits may be taken over a period of one or two semesters, as the student prepares the prospectus, conducts the project, and writes the report.
Oral exam: The Final Oral Examination should be scheduled with the Department Secretary. An oral exam may take from one to four hours, but typically lasts about two hours.
