Interdisciplinary Master of Arts with Instructional Science and Technology Emphasis ~ Distinguishing Features

Interdisciplinary collaboration that integrates instructional science and information technology is the hallmark of the IST graduate program and a CSUMB core value.

Recognizing that the use of technology is critical to the design, development, and delivery of instruction in the 21st century, IST integrates modern learning technology and pedagogy to create educational experiences adequate for the contemporary world. This technology infusion models best practices to learners.

Rather than setting aside one course that deals solely with ethics and social responsibility, our curriculum integrates ethical reflection and practice throughout the program. All required courses incorporate the basic concepts and concerns of ethics into their design, development, and delivery.

Multiculturalism and globalism are infused into the IST curriculum, including discussion of diversity in the conduct of instructional design and diversity in the understanding of ethics.

Applied learning is critical to the IST program, and we use an integrated pedagogy that builds on each semester's outcome.