Associate in Applied Science in eLearning Design Specialist
The eLearning Design Specialist program prepares students to work in the field of instructional design. Students will develop knowledge and skills to custom design and deliver instructional programs and products such as courses, curricula, training documentation, multimedia presentations, and simulations.
Courses will focus on eLearning design theory, eLearning environments, and eLearning media and tools. Courses will also prepare students to work in a team-based environment, organize eLearning projects including budgets and timelines, and evaluate eLearning projects.
The program includes a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in eLearning Design Specialist and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in eLearning Design Specialist.
Associate in Applied Science in eLearning Design Specialist
Admission Criteria:
Formal application and admission into the eLearning Design Specialist program is required. Applications are available at http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/elearning/Documents/Application.pdf or from a program advisor.
AND
Completion of an Associate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
OR
ENG101*
ENG107* |
First-Year Composition OR
First-Year Composition for ESL OR
Equivalent course. |
3 |
AND
ENG102*
ENG108*
ENG111* |
First-Year Composition OR
First-Year Composition for ESL OR
Equivalent course.
Technical Writing OR
Equivalent course. |
3 |
AND
Any approved General Education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area OR
equivalent course.
AND
Any approved General Education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area OR
equivalent course.
AND
Any approved General Education course in the Natural Sciences area OR
equivalent course.
Restricted Electives
Restricted Electives
Complete 18 credits from the following courses: |
21 |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BPC110 |
Computer Usage and Applications |
3 |
| BPC138AA* |
Windows Desktop Design and Publishing |
3 |
| CIS105 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems |
3 |
| CIS118AB |
Power Point: Level I |
1 |
| CIS118BB |
Power Point: Level II |
1 |
| CIS120DB |
Computer Graphics: Adobe Illustrator |
3 |
| CIS120DC |
Flash: Digital Animation |
3 |
| CIS120DF |
Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop |
3 |
| CIS124AA |
Project Management Software: Level I |
1 |
| CIS124BA * |
Project Management Software: Level II |
1 |
| CIS133DA |
Internet/Web Development Level I |
3 |
| CIS233DC* |
Internet Web Development: Dreamweaver |
3 |
| CIS140* |
Survey of Multimedia Technology |
2 |
| COM263 |
Elements of Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| ELN+++ |
Any ELN eLearning course not listed in the Required Courses area |
3 |
| GBS131 |
Business Calculations |
3 |
| GBS233* |
Business Communication |
3 |
| MGT101 |
Techniques of Supervision |
3 |
| MGT172 |
Organizations, Paradigms, and Change |
1 |
| MGT175 |
Business Organization and Management |
3 |
| MGT251 |
Human Relations in Business |
3 |
General Education Requirements
| General Education Requirements |
25 |
| General Education Core |
15 |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| First-Year Composition |
|
ENG101*
ENG107*
AND
ENG102*
ENG108*
ENG111*
|
First-Year Composition (3) OR
First-Year Composition (3) OR
Equivalent Course
First-Year Composition (3) OR
First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Technical Writing (3) OR
Equivalent Course
|
6 |
| Oral Communication |
COM100
COM110
COM230
COM259* |
Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
Small Group Communication (3) OR
Communication in Business and Professions (3)
|
3 |
| Critical Reading |
|
CRE101*
CRE111* |
Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) OR
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) |
3 |
| Mathematics |
MAT122*
MAT142*
MAT151*
MAT156*
MAT157*
MAT172*
MAT182*
MAT212* |
Intermediate Algebra (3) OR
College Mathematics (3) OR
College Algebra / Functions (3) OR
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3) OR
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3)
Finite Mathematics (3) OR
Plane Trigonometry (3) OR
Brief Calculus (3) |
3 |
| General Education Distribution |
10 |
Humanities and Fine Arts
Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area OR Equivalent course. |
3 |
Natural Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences area OR Equivalent course. |
4 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. |
3 |
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Notes
- The total amount of credits required for this degree is 64.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program
- Minimum GPA: 2.00
- * Indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites
- ** Not all classes are offered every semester. Contact an academic advisor for additional information
- Formal application and admission into the eLearning Design Specialist program is required. Applications are available at http://www.riosalado.edu/programs/elearning/Documents/Application.pdf or from a program advisor.
Program Competencies
- Summarize the instructional design process. (ELN102)
- Explain the types and functions of instructional media.(ELN102)
- Select and design instructional media. (ELN202, ELN204)
- Summarize the types and functions of eLearning environments. (ELN110)
- Apply the instructional design process to eLearning projects. (ELN202, ELN204, ELN290AA, ELN290AB, ELN290AC)
- Use project organization tools and strategies in various eLearning projects. (ELN202, ELN204, ELN290AA, ELN290AB, ELN290AC)
- Apply evaluation tools and strategies to eLearning projects. (ELN202, ELN204, ELN290AA, ELN290AB, ELN290AC)
Contact Us
eLearning Design Specialist
Phone
(480) 384-9803 or
(800) 729-1197
Online
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