Instructional Design and Performance Improvement
2015-2016
University of South Alabama – College of Education - Department of Professional Studies
GENERAL EDUCATION ( 45 Hours)
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Written Composition (2 Courses, 6 Hrs)
*EH 101 English Composition I
*EH 102 English Composition II
Humanities & Fine Arts (4 Courses, 12 Hrs)
At least one course from EH 215-236
Sequence required in either EH or HY
Potential EH sequences:
EH (215, 216); EH (225, 226)
EH (235, 236)
At least one course from:
ARS 101; MUL 101; DRA 110, ARH 100, 103, 123
If EH sequence is not chosen, take one additional
course from advisor approved humanities and fine arts.
Humanities or Fine Arts Elective
*CA 110 Public Speaking
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3 Courses, 11 Hrs)
One course from:
MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 120
One course from (including lab):
BLY 101, 121; PH 101, 104, 114, 115, 201, 202; GEO 101,
102; GY 111, 112; CH 101, 103, 131, 132
One course from (including lab):
BLY 102, 122; PH 101, 104, 114, 115, 201, 202; GEO 101,
102; GY 111, 112; CH 101, 103, 131, 132
History, Social & Behavioral Sciences (4 Courses, 12 Hrs)
At least one course from HY 101, 102, 135, 136
Sequence required in either EH or HY
Potential HY sequences:
HY (101, 102)
HY (135, 136)
Two courses from:
AN 100, 101; GEO 114, 115; SY 109, 112; PSC 130;
PSY 120, 250; ECO 215, 216; AIS 201
If HY sequence is not chosen, take one additional
course from:
HY 101, 102, 135, 136; AN 100, 101; GEO 114, 115;
SY 109, 112; PSC 130; PSY 120, 250; ECO 215, 216;
AIS 201
(Students will only receive credit for 2 history courses.)
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IDPI MAJOR CORE (43 Hrs)
(Minimum of C grade required.)
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College Requirements
Health/Physical Education (2 Courses, 4 Hrs)
*PE 100 Concepts of Health & Fitness
PE 101-157 PE Activity Course
LTP PROJECT OR INTERNSHIP (3 Hrs)
ISD 480 LTP Project or ISD 496 Internship
(Students must apply for Internship one
semester in advance.)
*EDM 310 Micro-Computing Systems
ISD 301 Trends and Issues IDPI (W)
ISD 310 Instructional Design
ISD 320 Training Intervention
ISD 340 Analysis, Assessment & Evaluation
ISD 350 Emerging Learning Techniques
ISD 360 Interpersonal & Communication
Skills in Organizations
ISD 370 Distance and Mobile Learning
ISD 400 Portfolio Development
ISD 410 Organization and Coordination
of Training Programs
ISD 420 Cultural Factors in IDD and HPI
ISD 430 Psychology of Learning
in Organizations (W)
ISD 440 Human Development Intervention
ISD 450 Human Performance Technology
ISD 490 Special Topics
Electives and/or Minor (29+ Hrs**)
This requirement can consist of:
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Electives 29+ Hrs** OR
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Minor (16-23 Hrs) plus electives totaling
29+ Hrs**
(Maximum of 3 hrs from PE 101-157 allowed in
the elective area.)
**If the hours in the General Studies, LTP
Project or Internship, IDPI Major Core, Minor
and/or Electives do not total the 120 minimum,
additional elective hours are required.
Courses in BOLD indicate candidacy required.
A grade of D, F or U earned in any course
which requires Candidacy will result in
removal from Candidacy.
*Prerequisite courses/tests for Teacher
Candidacy.
TOTAL HOURS = 120 (Minimum)
04/14/16
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement
2015-2016
University of South Alabama – College of Education - Department of Professional Studies
The Instructional Design and Performance Improvement (IDPI) undergraduate program is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to
develop and implement instructional/training systems. Graduates will be prepared to create and implement instruction aimed at systematic processes
of identifying the root causes of performance issues, and implementing comprehensive solutions across organizations. The program will engage
students in the practice of analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional and non-instructional interventions in order to
enhance individual and organizational performance necessary for the effective, collaborative, team-based work environments. Students graduating
from the undergraduate program can apply to the master's program in Instructional Design and Development. Upon completion of the master's
program, they can apply to the PhD program. Job opportunities are excellent in a wide variety of fields such as government, business, industry, health
care, higher education, public schools and the military.
University and College Requirements:
Writing Requirement – The University requires that a candidate for graduation must have completed two designated writing credit courses at USA, with at least one
course chosen from offerings in the candidate’s major or minor. Courses meeting this requirement are designated with a (W) after the course title in the “Courses”
section of the University Bulletin. Individuals who transfer in credit to substitute for a course(s) designated as a (W) course must meet the writing requirement by
taking a (W) course(s) at USA.
Transient Approval – Students must have prior approval (obtained in the Advising Center) to enroll as a transient student at another institution. A maximum of 60
semester hours may be accepted from a two-year institution.
Residency Requirement – A candidate for graduation must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the credit hours required for the degree through instruction offered
by the University of South Alabama in upper-division course work (300 and 400 levels)
Requirements for CANDIDACY admission to the upper level Instructional Design & Performance Improvement Majors in the Professional Studies Department
Hours:
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60 semester hours (45 must be in General Education). A minimum of 12 semester hours must be taken through instruction offered by the University of South
Alabama.
GPA Requirements:
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2.20 Minimum Overall GPA (All work attempted at USA.)
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2.20 Minimum IDPI Major Core GPA (All courses used in the IDPI Major Core, including transfer work.)
Course Requirements:
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EH 101, EH 102, CA 110, EDM 310.
Application/Admission Information:
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Candidacy applications are due one semester prior to enrolling in classes that require Candidacy. The intent is for students to apply for Candidacy AND meet
with their advisor prior to registration to enable appropriate planning decisions for upcoming semesters.
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Apply for Candidacy in the Advising Center (UCOM 3360).
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The College of Education Candidacy Committee may recommend, defer or deny admission to the program. Admission to Candidacy will remain deferred until all
requirements have been met and grades are submitted at the end of the term. Once grades are available and all requirements are met, the Office of Student
Services will notify students via their official JAG email account when they have been admitted to Candidacy. Students will then be able to register for Candidacy
courses.
International Student Admissions Requirements
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International Application completed and signed by the applicant
Academic records of all secondary or post-secondary education
A score of 61 or above on the newly formatted Internet-based TOEFL for international applicants whose native language is not English
Conditional Admission – a score below 61 on the newly formatted Internet-based TOEFL
Proof of sufficient finances for entire course of study
Program Completion Requirements
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Credit hours in institutional general education or core curriculum: 45
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Credit hours in LTP Project or Internship: 3
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Credit hours required in major: 43
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Electives or Electives and a declared minor: 29
 Total credit hours required for completion: 120 with a 2.20 GPA in the Major and Overall.