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The graduate programs in Instructional Systems offer degree options at the master’s, doctoral and

certificate levels, providing students with a wide range of opportunities. Contact the department for additional information.

Master’s Degree Majors

• TheOpenandDistanceLearningMajor is designed for anyone who delivers educational or training materials via distance learning or is charged with the task of implementing distance-learning programs. (Available only online)

• TheInstructionalSystemsMajor is designed for students holding undergraduate degrees in a variety of areas and who seek to work in training and performance improvement. Students learn the theoretical basis for, and receive applied training in, the complete design, development, implementation and management of education and training programs. (Available on campus or online)

• The Performance Improvement andHuman Resource Development Major focuses on providing the skills, knowledge and applied training in the analysis of performance problems in the workplace as well as the design, development, management and evaluation of instructional and non-instructional solutions to those performance problems. (Available on campus or online)

Master’s degree programs can usually be completed in four semesters of full-time enrollment, though they may be completed on a part-time basis. Students must complete 36 hours (which include an internship), create a portfolio of products produced in the program and prepare written analyses of their work.

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Doctoral Degree PrograM

The doctoral degree program in instructional systems (on campus only) requires students to complete 68 credit hours of graduate coursework plus dissertation credits, pass a comprehensive exam, as well as complete and successfully defend a dissertation.

certificate PrograMs

• Human Performance Technology• Online Instructional Development

Certificate programs are offered on campus and online. Full-time workers may find these 15 credit-hour programs ideal for enhancing their resumes, becoming acquainted with the field and earning credit hours towards their master’s degree (up to 12 credits from this program may be applied).

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3210 Stone Building1114. W. Call Street

Tallahassee, FL 32306-4453850.644.4592, 850.644.8776 (fax)

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Improving human learning and performance through applied research and innovative technologies

More About us

The Instructional Systems (IS) Program at Florida State University teaches master’s and doctoral degree students how to integrate technology, applied research and theory to solve a wide variety of learning and work-performance problems, such as how to improve student learning and worker performance.

Whether you’re interested in a career in private enterprise or public service, the IS program will help you turn your education into a professional career. Degree holders with majors in psychology, humanities, social science, science or other fields of study will find that a master’s or doctoral degree in IS opens opportunities into the marketplace.

Graduates of FSU’s programs in Instructional Systems carry impressive portfolios that include:

• Leading-edge research

• Real-world class projects

• Experience integrating technology and innovation

• Access to the IS professional community

IS professionals face new challenges and diverse tasks…

every day!

Applying for progrAMs in instructionAl systeMs

Prospective students must submit application materials to the university and to the department.

• Departmental requirements and forms are available at insys.fsu.edu

• Application information for university graduate studies is available at www.admissions.fsu.edu/

Doctoral stuDents

• Doctoral students are admitted for all semesters but are encouraged to apply for fall admission.

• In order to apply for scholarships, applications should be submitted by November 1, but later applications may be considered.

Master’s stuDents

• Master’s students are admitted for all semesters.• For summer admission apply by March 1.• For fall admission apply by July 1.• For spring admission apply by November 1.

Applications submitted after the deadlines may be considered.

tuition anD fees

Current tuition and fee information is available online at www.sfs.fsu.edu/tuition.html. Tuition and fees typically vary from year to year.

financial aiD

• ThroughFSU: For need and merit-based aid visit financialaid.fsu.edu

• Through the College of Education: For graduate fellowships and other financial assistance visit www.coe.fsu.edu/finaid

• Through theDepartment: For assistantships and doctoral scholarships visit insys.fsu.edu or call the department at 850.644.8792.