Instructional Design & Technology

Degree:Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Major:Instructional Design & 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 listed on this page, 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 section of this catalog.

General Education Curriculum:

Multicultural Requirement

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. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions 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 first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018 None
Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021 Complete a course or exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041 )
Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter Complete both a course and exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041)

Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.

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 PathwaysThese courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites. 

Mathematical Thinking in Context
MGF 1130Mathematical Thinking3
MGF 1131Mathematics in Context3
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 3661Adult Learning Theory and Curriculum Development +3
EME 2040Introduction to Emerging Technology +3
EME 3233Technology Integration Planning +3
EME 3312Technology Supported Learning +3
EME 3351Introduction to Instructional and Performance Technology +3
EME 3624Training Needs Assessment +3
EME 4043Instructional Technology Leadership +3
EME 4083Program Evaluation in Instructional Design and Technology +3
EME 4343Multimedia Design and Development +3
EME 4350Human Performance Technology +3
EME 4352HPT Intervention Selection and Design +3
EME 4673Foundations of Instructional Design +3
EME 4674Development of Instructional Materials +3
EME 4684Instructional Design and Technology Capstone +3
Total Hours42

Major-Related

MAN 4102Global Perspectives3
MAN 4280Business Leadership and Change Management3
Total Hours6
+

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 Hours12

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 listed on this page, 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 section of this catalog.

General Education Curriculum: 

Multicultural Requirement

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. The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. As a result, there are three cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions 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 first entering the SUS or FCS prior to fall 2018 None
Cohort 2: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2018 – summer A 2021 Complete a course or exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041 )
Cohort 3: Students first entering the SUS or FCS in summer B 2021 (on or after July 1, 2021) and thereafter Complete both a course and exam (course options AMH 2020, POS 2041)

Additionally, the 2021 Legislature made two additional exceptions: approving the use of accelerated mechanisms for meeting the course competency requirement and exempting high school students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam in high school from the postsecondary exam requirement. These two changes are in effect for Cohort 3.

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 PathwaysThese courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites. 

Mathematical Thinking in Context
MGF 1130Mathematical Thinking3
MGF 1131Mathematics in Context3
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 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 2040Introduction to Emerging Technology +3
EDG 3661Adult Learning Theory and Curriculum Development +3
EME 3312Technology Supported Learning +3
EME 3351Introduction to Instructional and Performance Technology +3
EME 3624Training Needs Assessment +3
EME 4043Instructional Technology Leadership3
EME 4343Multimedia Design and Development +3
EME 4673Foundations of Instructional Design +3
EME 4674Development of Instructional Materials +3
EME 4684Instructional Design and Technology Capstone (Major) +3
Total Hours30

Graduate Courses

EME 6427Implementation of HPI Interventions +3
EME 6428Evaluation of HPI Interventions +3
EME 6429Human Performance Improvement +3
EME 6607Instructional Technology Integration Projects +3
Total Hours12

Major-Related

MAN 4102Global Perspectives3
MAN 4280Business Leadership and Change Management3
Total Hours6
+

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.