Course Descriptions

Plan Degree Course Schedule

You should make a plan to complete your courses and obtain your Master's Degree in the specified UHCL SoE five-year time limit. Any course older than five years will not be counted towards your degree plan and you will have to take the course over again. Use the Projected Master Course Schedule, as a guide to your semester course selections. Check the Class Schedule for each semester to determine which DE, on campus, and on campus web enhanced courses are being offered.

The following section gives descriptions of all courses offered for the INST MS degree plans and certification programs.

Professional Education Core Course Descriptions

SILC 6030 - FOUNDATIONS OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Prerequisites: None
Social, cultural, ethical, and legal issues in education with emphasis on diverse student populations, families, and communities. Sample course topics include: (1) instructional and assessment issues which meets the linguistic, cultural and educational needs of diverse students populations; (2) theoretical, historical, and legal precedents of education diverse student populations; and (3) instructional resources that are appropriate for diverse student populations.

INST6031 - APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisites: Basic Computer Literacy
Candidates will learn how to use and integrate computers and various software applications (e.g., word processors, databases, spreadsheets, graphics) with instruction to facilitate learning and performance. They will also be introduced to educational software, multimedia development and assorted telecommunication technologies such as e-mail and the Internet.

EDUC 6032 - STATISTICS AND MEASUREMENT
Prerequisites: None
Application of principles of educational measurement, and descriptive statistics. Focuses on both formal and informal procedures for collecting and displaying data

EDUC 6033 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Prerequisites: EDUC 6032 or equivalent
Design, analysis, and application of educational research techniques, both qualitative and quantitative.

INST Core Course Descriptions

INST 5131 - TRENDS AND ISSUES
In this introductory course, participants will learn about trends and issues affecting instructional design and technology in education, business and industry. Participants will create an eFolio template for voice, video, text and graphics.

INST 5130 - Learning Theory and Instruction
Prerequisites: None
To familiarize candidates with the theoretical foundation of cognitive psychology, the research protocols of cognitive science and the implication of each for classroom technology and instruction. Topics include: the distinction between declarative, procedural, strategic knowledge, and metacognition; information processing models of human memory; and semantic networks.

INST 5233 - PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisites: None
This course enables learners to apply human performance improvement tools and techniques to identify performance problems and select potential solutions. Topics covered include: performance technology, non-instructional performance interventions, needs assessment, and change management.

INST 5333 - SYSTEMATIC DESIGN OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED INSTRUCTION
Prerequisites: None
The primary emphasis of this course will be on the application of systematic procedures for designing training and instruction based on a combination of practical experience, and instructional systems design theory and research. A secondary emphasis will be on methods for instructional delivery including instructor-lead, print, computer, and electronic network-based systems.

INST 5433: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT & GRANT WRITING
Prerequisites: INST5333
This course enables learners to plan and manage instructional design and development projects and write successful educational grant proposals. Candidates will also learn project management techniques, project management software, applications, and resources for identifying educational grant opportunities.

INST Production Electives Course Descriptions

INST 5035 - CREATING DIGITAL RESOURCES
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy
Focus on how to digitize still pictures, text and audio and how to combine these resources into an electronic portfolio and effective multimedia presentation utilizing a graphic presentation software program.

INST 5135 - MULTIMEDIA FOR EDUCATORS
Prerequisites: INST 6031
This course introduces the use, methods and concepts of multimedia as an instructional tool. The portfolio-based course will focus on practical hands-on design and multimedia activities appropriate for educational applications. The course will be taught using cross-platform application whenever possible.

INST 5535 - INTERNET FOR INSTRUCTION
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy.
Learners will plan and design on-line instructional materials and/or modules that effectively incorporate the Internet and address the social, ethical, legal and human factors affecting the Internet as a communication, professional development, and lifelong learning tool.

INST 5635 - INSTRUCTIONAL WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: INST 5535 and INST 6031
Candidates will learn to design and develop an instructional website by applying principles of educational psychology, communications theory, and fundamental principles of message design; and how to create tables, frames and interactive multimedia elements, and forms in web pages

INST 5735 - ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: INST 5635. This course is for experienced HTML programmers seeking to expand Web skills. Topics include programming in ASP, DHTML, connecting forms to databases, server setup, maintenance and management, and other current tools and applications. The course requires hands-on activities, group work and the design, development, and implementation of Web-based instructional modules.

INST 5835 - DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR EDUCATORS AND TRAINERS
Prerequisite: INST 6031.
This course covers basic "Digital Video" pre-production, production and post-production. Candidate will develop and use a final edited video in either a multimedia presentation, on a web site, or in an instructional video tape. The course also provides opportunities to explore newer video formats such as DVD and streaming video.

INST Advanced Topics Electives Course Descriptions

INST 5919; 5939 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and Associate Dean.

INST 5931 - RESEARCH TOPICS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Identified by title each time course is offered.

INST 6037 - ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy.
This course creates a variety of multimedia related concepts including desktop publishing, video production, Web design, multimedia development and graphic design and animation.

INST 6137 - TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING
Prerequisite: INST 5130.
The purpose of this course is to link current understanding of human cognition with advances in computer technologies. This course will address how technology-rich learning environments must benefit from a firm grounding in educational psychology and cognitive science.

INST 6237 - ADVANCED INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Prerequisite: INST 5333.
This course covers a variety of analysis techniques, design theories and design models.

INST 6337 - MOTIVATIONAL DESIGN OF INSTRUCTION
Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on systematic strategies that will enable teachers, trainers , and instructional designers to develop instruction that motivates candidates to learn. Candidates will examine theories of human motivation and learn how to apply the ARCS model of motivational design.

INST 6437 - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING
Prerequisites: INST 5333
This course focuses on the systematic design and delivery of interactive distance learning programs based on the use of the Internet and related telecommunication technologies. Candidates design, develop, and formatively evaluate distance instruction.

INST 6537 - MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTER RESOURCES
Prerequisites: INST 6031
This course covers: configuring, maintaining and trouble-shooting hardware, software, computer networks and peripheral devices; the availability of emerging technologies, telecommunications; multimedia; and curriculum integration. Methods for maximizing the use of the technology in classrooms, in school libraries and in computer labs will also be discussed.

INST 6637 - ANALYZING EMERGING USES OF TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisites: None
Advanced discussion on the instructional applications of emerging technologies. The purpose is to link research on emerging uses of technology to establish a direction of research selected by candidates. Candidates will analyze research and prepare annotated bibliographies and a review of literature.

INST 6737 - TRAINING PRACTICUM
Practical, hands-on experience in conducting needs assessment, designing and delivering technology training, supporting post-training performance , and evaluating real-life training situations for continuing adult education and development.

Master's Options Descriptions

INST 6739 - INTERNSHIP
Prerequisite: Approval of Associate Dean.
Supervised practice in educational computing under the guidance of a selected professor.

INST COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor and Associate Dean.

EDUC 6839 - MASTER'S PROJECT
Prerequisites: EDUC 6033 or equivalent, 21 additional hours of approved degree course work, and approval of instructor and Associate Dean.
Applied field research. May be repeated for credit.

EDUC 6939 - MASTER'S THESIS
Prerequisites: EDUC 6033 or equivalent, 21 additional hours of approved degree course work, and approval of instructor and Associate Dean.
May be repeated for credit.

HRM Core Course Descriptions

HMRS 5131: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
Theory and processes of effective development and management of human resources in organization.

MGMT 5133: TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS: THEORY IN PRACTICE
Prerequisite: SHOULD be taken early in the MBA program.
Focus on knowledge based skill and competency development in effective teamwork, teambuilding, and leadership as well as diagnosing and intervening effectively in problematic team situations. Formerly MGMT 5031; Credit may not be received for both MGMT 5031 and MGMT 5133.

HRM Electives Course Descriptions

HMRS 5136: GROUP PROCESSES IN ORGANIZATIONS
Understanding the complexities of social interaction, group behavior and interpersonal influence in organizational environments. Topics include intragroup and intergroup behavior, leadership, power, conflict and decision-making.

MGMT 5032: HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
Behavioral problems associated with innovation, resistance to change and the development of complex organizations and administrative processes. Formerly MGMT 5132; Credit may not be received for both MGMT 5132 and MGMT 5032. May not be taken as graduate elective credit by any BPA student.

MGMT 5638: MANAGING TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE
Prerequisite: MGMT 5032 or equivalent.
This course discusses issues in managing and leading scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals. It provides ideas on the most effective methods for increasing individual invention and organization innovation. Topics include motivation, leadership, technical communication, career development, group dynamics, and organizational design.

School of Education Core Courses Required for Certification

TCED 5010: PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION PREPARATION
This course is designed to prepare candidates to successfully pass the appropriate State Assessments for the certification programs requiring a master's degree and for the Master Teacher Certificates, endorsements and Supplemental Certificates.

TCED 5014: MENTORING AND COGNITIVE COACHING
This course will enable participants to apply peer mentoring and cognitive coaching theories and will include observation and feedback techniques.

TCED 5911: RESEARCH TOPICS IN TEACHER EDUCATION
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. (Assistive /Adaptive Technology)

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