Information Design & Technology

Starting in fall 2008, the IDT program is available either on campus or online or a combination of the two formats. The on-campus format offers hybrid courses in which time is split in each class between online and on-campus sessions.

The Master of Science in Information Design and Technology is designed to meet the needs of those who design information and are interested in the uses of new media in communication and teaching. This degree would be of interest to those who support the design, development, and administration of communication technology initiatives as well as those who use information technology.

The program balances theory and practice, with the graduate gaining a firm understanding of information design and the application of technology in a variety of settings. Students learn to use new technologies, communicate information to various audiences, evaluate technology, and use it in educational and training settings.

The program engages students in critical assessments of various media and their applicability for a given purpose. Students study how to select an appropriate medium for a particular message to a specific audience. They create original materials using a variety of tools for various media, including web pages, multimedia, illustrations, and animations. Students focus on one or more of the following areas:

Instructional Media
Educational Technology
Web Development
Graphic Design
Professional Communication

Graduates are prepared for advancement in professional careers that include secondary school and community college teaching, technical support, technical communication, public relations, marketing, instructional design and technology, publications, corporate communication and training for profit and non-profit organizations, healthcare management and other industries.

Current Course Listing

Russell Kahn, PhD
Program Director