Instruction Psychology and Technology 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.
Graduation Requirements
36-39 credits
- 18 credits of core courses
- 8 credits of specialized courses
- 3 credits of internship
- 1 credit of seminar
Internship: Register for 1-3 credit hours of IP&T 599R during any semester or term.
Thesis/Project Work: 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 1-4 hours, but typically lasts about 2 hours.
