MCOM 510 Computers in Education (3:3:0)
This course presents an overview of the application of computers to various instructional and classroom administrative tasks. Instructional programs used in all levels of instruction are analyzed. Special emphasis is given to microcomputers and their impact on education.

MCOM 520 Selection and Utilization of Instructional Media for the Classroom (3:3:0)
Techniques of integrating non-print instructional media into the teaching/learning situation are investigated. Emphasis is on non-print media.

MCOM 526 Organization and Administration of Instructional Technology (3:3:0)
This course defines the organization, administrative, and management roles, responsibilities and tasks of an instructional technologist. Also this course provides an introduction to and overview of the challenges, opportunities, and issues to instructional technologists who serve as administrators and managers in academic and business/industry settings.

MCOM 532 Digital Photography and Still Images (3:3:0)
This course will provide students with an overview of many different methods for selection, production, manipulation, utilization, and presentation of still images for instructional applications. Students will learn varied techniques of locating, acquiring, and producing digital and non-digital still photographic images.

MCOM 534 Video Production (3:2:2)
This course will cover the aspects of video production used by educators and trainers to produce quality motion media. A review of research, pre-production organization, production techniques, and post-production editing will be included. Students will have the opportunity to produce motion media in this course.

MCOM 536 Internet for Educators (3:3:0)
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of using the Internet to access and share information with emphasis being given to how this technology can be used as a classroom tool. Project design, commercial services, free services, and online procedures will also be emphasized.

MCOM 538 Desktop Publishing for Educators (3:3:0)
Students will learn the basics of using the microcomputer for producing print media, which can be used in the classroom. Assignments will give students hands-on experience in producing effective educational publications. Topics include: publication design, use of type, and instruction on page layout problems.

MCOM 540 Multimedia for Educators (3:3:0)
Students will learn the basics of producing multimedia on the microcomputer, which can be used in the classroom. Assignments will give students hands-on experience in producing educational multimedia. Topics include: multimedia design, production of elements, and combining those into an instructional design.

MCOM 545 Interactive Media (3:3:0)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the technology of interactive media. Special emphasis is placed on the various applications for interactive media. Students will gain practical experience in creating interactive media programs.

MCOM 580 Research Project I (3:0:0)
Students will perform an investigation and comprehensive search of the literature of two technology topics.Written scholarly papers will be developed and the results of one of the investigations will be presented orally. This is the first in a two-course sequence required of those who do not write a thesis.

MCOM 581 Research Project II (3:0:0)
Students will further develop one of the topics investigated in the course Research Project I. The results of this course will be a product that will have pragmatic application in the area of instructional and/or training technology. This course is required of all students in the non-thesis program. Prerequisite: MCOM 580.

MCOM 585 Internship (3:3:0)
Students will work in an environment that provides professional experiences related to the student's field of interest and study, be assigned instructional technology tasks, and document the activities of an instructional technology and/or training media professional. An external non-department member media professional and appropriate department faculty member will jointly supervise the students.

MCOM 589 Thesis (6:0:0)
This course consists of thesis topic development, information gathering, material organization, data evaluation, formal thesis report writing, and completion of the thesis. Thesis procedures must adhere to the Thesis Guidelines as defined by the Office of the Graduate School and the Department of Media, Communications and Technology. Students register for six semester hours in one semester with approval of adviser.