The IDT program is available on both a full-time (9 credit hours or more) and part-time (less than 9 credit hours) basis. Full-time students can complete the program within a 24 month period. Part-time completion will vary based on the total number of credits taken each term. The MS in Information Design and Technology consists of 33 credit hours as follows: IDT Core Courses (12 credit hours)
- IDT 501 Social Information Theory
- IDT 507 Information Technology
- IDT 534 Information Design
- In order to fulfill the research methods requirement, students may choose from: IDT 530 IDT Research Methods, IDT 539 Digital Ethnography, IDT 569 Visual Research Methods, IDT 551 Evaluating Technology, or with permission, a Research Methods course in another graduate program. At least one methods course will be offered every year.
Important: Important: IDT 501, 507, and 534 are offered on a rotating basis. It is recommended that students take these core courses during the first three semesters that they are in the program
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IDT 503
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User Experience Design |
| IDT 521 | Global Communication |
| IDT 523 | Digital Narratives |
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IDT 535
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Typographic Design and Communication |
| IDT 536 | Graphic Design |
| IDT 539 | Digital Ethnography |
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IDT 541
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Instructional Design |
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IDT 545
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Informational Technology and Organizational Change |
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IDT 548
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Contemporary Trends in Data Visualization |
| IDT 551 | Evaluating Technology |
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IDT 553
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Principles and Projects in New Media |
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IDT 554
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Web Development and Design |
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IDT 555
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Ethical and Legal Issues of the Information Age |
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IDT 560
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Digital Photography |
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IDT 569
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Visual Research Methods |
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IDT 575
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Designing and Writing Interactive Texts |
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IDT 585
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Seminar in Emerging Technologies |
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IDT 590
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Topics in Information Design and Technology* |
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IDT 591
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Independent Study |
| IDT 592 | Internship |
*Students may take additional sections of IDT 590 as long as the topics covered are not the same. Unrestricted Electives (6 credit hours) In consultation with an adviser, students choose two additional graduate-level electives or an internship and one elective. Thesis/Project (3 credit hours)
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IDT 599
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IDT Capstone (formerly called IDT thesis/project) |
Working with faculty member teaching the course, or an adviser, students either write a thesis or complete a project for the program. Special Program Notes * Students must receive a "B" (3.0) or better in all core courses. * Unless otherwise noted, all graduate courses are 3 credit hours. * Over the course of their studies, students can only apply two "C" grades in courses taken toward the degree. * All students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to graduate. * Students may transfer up to six credit hours, if applicable, from another graduate program. * Students must maintain continuous registration, equal to or greater than one credit while working on their final thesis or project. MS IDT students can do this by registering for CMT 600-Continuous Registration.
