Instructional Design and Multimedia (MS)

The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Multimedia is aimed at developing leaders to produce valuable resources for teaching and learning. The graduate of this program will exhibit competences for the creation, planning, execution and evaluation of the instruction. In addition, the selection, production and practical use of multimedia in instructional designs. The program combines conceptual, technical and attitudinal skills to prepare professionals who work as a specialist in the field of education with application in instructional and multimedia design.

The Ponce Campus is authorized to offer this program through online education.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

The Program is designed to develop the competences that allow the student to:

Knowledge

Know and understand:

1. the fundamentals and phases of instructional design.
2. instructional strategies and techniques.
3. strategies for the integration of multimedia in instructional design.
4. the new technological aspects and their different uses in the educational process.

Skills

1. Design instructional modules using various technological means.
2. Apply an instructional design model for the development of educational resources.
3. Produce multimodal instructional content adaptable to different learning environments.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of multimedia in the educational process.

Attitudes

1. Appreciate the ethical and legal aspects inherent to the use of technology in the teaching and learning process.
2. Recognize the importance of evaluation as a useful process for decision making and attention to educational management needs.
3. Demonstrate continued commitment to their professional development.

Requirements for the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Multimedia

Core Requirements	9 credits
Concentration Requirements	15 credits
Operational Requirements	6 credits
Total	30 credits

Core Requirements - 9 credits

DIMU 6100	Fundamentals of Instructional Design	3
DIMU 6200	Instructional Design Models	3
DIMU 6300	Instructional Strategies and Techniques	3

Concentration Requirements - 15 credits

DIMU 6400	Integration of Multimedia in Instruction	3
DIMU 6500	Didactic Multimedia	3
DIMU 6600	Educational Videos	3
DIMU 6700	Web Technology and Mobiles	3
DIMU 6800	Instructional Video Game Integration	3

Operational Requirements - 6 credits

DIMU 6901	Integrative Project I	3
DIMU 6902	Integrative Project II	3