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M.S.Ed. in Human Performance Technology
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This concentration is intended to prepare students for careers in human performance improvement, training, and development.
Requirements for Admission
A minimum grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0) in the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate study is required for full admission to the Human Performance Technology concentration. Applicants must also submit at least two letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant’s readiness for graduate work.
Candidates may enroll in up to six credit hours (two courses) in these programs as non-matriculated students. However, study above the six credit hours requires full matriculation into the respective program of study.
Candidates in the ICT programs will only be considered fully matriculated after all program planning forms and Designation of Adviser forms have been filed with the Office of Graduate Studies. This must be completed within the candidate’s first semester of study.
Applicants interested in any of the ICT programs are strongly urged to apply for admission during the academic year in order to complete the program planning and Designation of Adviser forms with a graduate academic adviser in a timely fashion. Those wishing to begin study in the Summer or Fall terms should complete the matriculation process in April.
Additional Information
Students in ICT programs will be working with computers and computer applications throughout their program of study. As such, it is required that all students own or have regular access to a personal computer that can be used outside of class. No preference is given to Windows or Macintosh operating systems although dual platform Intel-based computers are generally the best choice for ICT students.
All degree candidates are required to successfully complete a Culminating Experience as indicated in their program of studies and designed to synthesize their academic experiences. Human Performance candidates fulfill this requirement by successfully completing IT 658 Needs Assessment.
Course Requirements
A minimum of 36 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required for the granting of Master of Science in Education, Information and Communication Technology (Human Performance concentration) degree. The 36 credit hours are divided as indicated:
| Foundation Requirements | 15 |
| IT 635 Research & Theory on Communication and Performance Technology | 3 |
| IT 648 Principles of Performance Technology | 3 |
| IT 651 Systematic Design for Performance Improvement | 3 |
| IT 654 Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Plus one of the following courses selected with prior approval of the adviser: | |
| IT 615 Critical Issues with Technology Utilization | 3 |
| IT 625 History and Philosophy of Technology Utilization | 3 |
| Controlled Options/Electives | 18 |
| At least six courses which focus on management, training or hardware utilization, selected with prior approval of the adviser | |
| Culminating Experience | 3 |
| IT 658 Needs Assessment | 3 |
| Total credit hours | 36 |