Instructional Design & Technology
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Major: | Instructional Design & Technology |
| Certificates: | Instructional Design Instructional Technology |
| Department: | Instructional Design and Technology Building 85, Room 114 850-474-2300 http://uwf.edu/idt |
| College: | School of Education |
| CIP Code: | 13.0501 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
In addition to the University's general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology must meet the requirements listed below.
- Completion of all major courses with a grade of "C" or better.
- Overall major GPA of 2.50 or higher.
- Successful completion of the capstone experience.
- Completion of an Exit Interview.
Instructional Design & Technology
The B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to diagnose organizational performance issues, and apply systems thinking, instructional design, and human performance technology concepts to facilitate learning and performance improvement solutions in business, industry, healthcare, military, and other organizational settings. Students graduating from this program will be prepared to analyze organizational performance, identify root causes of current or potential deficiencies, and design, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate solutions.
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Multicultural, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
| or MAC 1105 | College Algebra | |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| or STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | |
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 24 | |
Major
| EDG 3661 | Adult Learning Theory and Curriculum Development + | 3 |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Emerging Technology + | 3 |
| EME 3233 | Technology Integration Planning + | 3 |
| EME 3312 | Technology Supported Learning + | 3 |
| EME 3351 | Introduction to Instructional and Performance Technology + | 3 |
| EME 3624 | Training Needs Assessment + | 3 |
| EME 4043 | Instructional Technology Leadership + | 3 |
| EME 4083 | Program Evaluation in Instructional Design and Technology + | 3 |
| EME 4343 | Multimedia Design and Development + | 3 |
| EME 4350 | Human Performance Technology + | 3 |
| EME 4352 | HPT Intervention Selection and Design + | 3 |
| EME 4673 | Foundations of Instructional Design + | 3 |
| EME 4674 | Development of Instructional Materials + | 3 |
| EME 4684 | Instructional Design and Technology Capstone + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Major-Related
| MAN 3583 | Project Management | 3 |
| MAN 4280 | Business Leadership and Change Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Note: No more than 24 percent of the program requirements may be in traditional business subjects.
Accelerated Bachelor's (BS) in Instructional Design and Technology/Master's (MEd) in Instructional Design and Performance Technology (Accelerated BS/MEd) Program
Minimum Requirements for admission include:
- Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.25/4.0.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 in major at UWF.
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
Process
A prospective student who meets the minimum requirements for admission to the Accelerated Bachelor's (BS) in Instructional Design and Technology/Master's (MEd) in Instructional Design and Performance Technology (Accelerated BS/MEd) Program must schedule a meeting with their undergraduate faculty advisor and graduate advisor to discuss and develop a degree plan for the student's Accelerated BS/MEd program. The student must then submit an Accelerated BS/MEd program application and letter of recommendation to the graduate advisor.
Eligibility and Restrictions
Students must have completed 75 undergraduate credit hours, including credits earned from advanced placement, prior to applying to the Accelerated BS/MEd program. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of two semesters and at least 24 credit hours at the University of West Florida prior to application to the Accelerated BS/MEd program. For admission into the Accelerated BS/MEd program in the Summer semester, application materials must be submitted by April 1. For admission into the Accelerated BS/MEd program in the Fall semester, application materials must be submitted by July 1. For admission into the Accelerated BS/MEd program in the Spring semester, application materials must be submitted by November 15.
Admission into the Accelerated BS/MEd program does not guarantee admission into the MEd program upon completion of the BS. Students must still submit an Express Admission application for the MEd program. Students who are a part of the Accelerated BS/MEd program cannot be provisionally or conditionally admitted into the MEd program.
Program Requirements
Upon admission into the MEd, the 12 graduate credit hours completed as an undergraduate student will count for 12 semester hours in Instructional Design and Performance Technology coursework for the MEd. Students in the Accelerated BS/MEd program must earn a grade of "B" (3.0/4.0) or better in each of the graduate-level courses that are being applied to both degrees. Courses completed with a grade of "B-" or below cannot be applied to the MEd degree.
Students accepted into the MEd program must complete all MEd requirements within 18 months of completing the BS degree. If the MEd program requirements are not completed within 18 months; the student is no longer eligible to apply the graduate credit hours toward both degrees (i.e., the student can only apply the graduate credit hours either toward completion of the bachelor’s degree or toward a future master’s degree) and is automatically terminated from the Accelerated BS/MEd program.
If a student in the Accelerated BS/MEd program completes the BS degree requirements with an overall GPA of less than 3.25/4.0, the student is no longer eligible to apply the graduate credit hours to both degrees (i.e., the student can only apply the credit hours towards completion of the BS degree or toward a future master’s degree) and is automatically terminated from the Accelerated BS/MEd program.
A student who becomes ineligible to continue participating in or withdraws from the Accelerated BS/MEd program cannot apply any graduate credit hours toward both degrees.
Students who are enrolled in the Accelerated BS/MEd program are eligible for graduate assistantship positions only after completing the BS degree.
General Education
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Multicultural, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Mathematical Thinking in Context | ||
| MGF 1130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3 |
| MGF 1131 | Mathematics in Context | 3 |
| or MAC 1105 | College Algebra | |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| or STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
There are no specified common prerequisites for this major. All Florida College System students are encouraged to complete the Associate's degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area at the intended transfer institution.
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 24 | |
Major
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Emerging Technology + | 3 |
| EDG 3661 | Adult Learning Theory and Curriculum Development + | 3 |
| EME 3312 | Technology Supported Learning + | 3 |
| EME 3351 | Introduction to Instructional and Performance Technology + | 3 |
| EME 3624 | Training Needs Assessment + | 3 |
| EME 4043 | Instructional Technology Leadership | 3 |
| EME 4343 | Multimedia Design and Development + | 3 |
| EME 4673 | Foundations of Instructional Design + | 3 |
| EME 4674 | Development of Instructional Materials + | 3 |
| EME 4684 | Instructional Design and Technology Capstone (Major) + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Graduate Courses
| EME 6427 | Implementation of HPI Interventions + | 3 |
| EME 6428 | Evaluation of HPI Interventions + | 3 |
| EME 6429 | Human Performance Improvement + | 3 |
| EME 6607 | Instructional Technology Integration Projects + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Major-Related
| MAN 3583 | Project Management | 3 |
| MAN 4280 | Business Leadership and Change Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
- +
Courses included in the major GPA.
Upper Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater. | 12 | |
Note: No more than 24 percent of the program requirements may be in traditional business subjects.
Instructional Design Certificate
The Instructional Design Certificate provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to design and develop instructional materials, training programs, and courseware aligned with learning goals. Students will learn to apply principles of instructional design, learning and instructional theories, and best practices to achieve desired learning outcomes for individuals in a variety of settings including business and industry, healthcare, military, government, and higher education. This 9-credit hour fully online certificate can be completed in as little as two semesters. Credits earned in the Instructional Design Certificate program may be applied to the BS in Instructional Design and Technology degree program in accordance with university policy.
| EME 3351 | Introduction to Instructional and Performance Technology | 3 |
| EME 4673 | Foundations of Instructional Design | 3 |
| EME 4674 | Development of Instructional Materials | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Instructional Technology Certificate
The Instructional Technology Certificate provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to analyze, select, and integrate appropriate technologies and tools to positively impact formal and informal learning environments. Students will learn to integrate technology for sustained performance improvement through effective analysis, project management, and technology integration best practices to achieve desired organizational outcomes in a variety of settings including business and industry, healthcare, military, government, and higher education. This 9-credit hour fully online certificate can be completed in as little as two semesters. Credits earned in the Instructional Technology Certificate program may be applied to the BS in Instructional Design and Technology degree program in accordance with university policy.
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Emerging Technology | 3 |
| EME 3233 | Technology Integration Planning | 3 |
| EME 3312 | Technology Supported Learning | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |