(In Fall 1998, the Department of Educational Research began offering a Master's of Science in Open and Distance Learning. This new major resides within the existing Instructional Systems degree program.)

The 36 semester hour Masters of Science degree in Open and Distance Learning consists of the following course requirements:

Core Courses (33 hours)

• EME 5457 Introduction to Distance Learning (3)
• EDP 5216 Theories of Learning and Cognition in Instruction (3)
• EME 5601 Introduction to Instructional Systems (3)
• EME 6635 Design of On-line Collaborative Learning (3)
• EME 5603 Introduction to Systematic Instruction Developing (3)
• EME 6415 Development of Computer Courseware (3)
• EDF 5461 Introduction to Program Evaluation (3)
• EDG 6925 Instructional Materials Development (4)
• EDF 5445 Assessment of Learning (3)
• EME 6631 Managing Instructional Development (3)
• EDF 5942 Practicum/Internship in Distance Learning (2)
• EDF 8966 Master's Portfolio (0)

Electives (3 hours)

Three hours of electives, two of which are listed below.

• EME 6636 A Systems Approach to the Management of Change (3)
• LIS 5362 Design and Production of Network Multimedia (3)
• LIS 5484 Managing Networking and Telecommunications (3)