About
The Interaction and Media Sciences (IMS) concentration enable students to become university faculty, researchers, instructional designers, and leaders in the growing field of learning technologies.
The focus of IMS is on learning and technology, in a wide range of associated educational issues.
Students develop expertise in critical analysis, deconstruction, and research in learning from, with, and in technology-based environments.
IMS concentrations prepare students for a variety of professional careers related to teaching and learning in both academic and non-academic settings, such as K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, state and federal agencies, and private organizations.
For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes, please visit the Degree Directoryas well as the Teaching & Learning doctoral website.
Career Possibilities
- University or college professor
- Curriculum leader
- Educational consultant
- Researcher for private and public institutions, organizations and associations
- Educational administrator
Degree Overview
The Interaction and Media Sciences program allow for rolling admissions in all three semesters.
For specific information regarding the program, admissions, and graduation requirements please see the Teaching & Learning doctoral website or UNLV Graduate College website respectively.
Post-Bachelor’s: Total Credits Required: 81
FOUNDATIONAL COURSES – CREDITS: 9
Complete 9 credits that must include the following courses and 3 additional credits of advisor-approved coursework. CIG 761 and CIG 790 are not eligible for substitution.
RESEARCH CORE – CREDITS: 12
Complete a total of 12 credits by completing all the following courses (9 credits), and 3 credits of advisor-approved coursework. EPY 702, EPY 718, and EPY 721 are not eligible for substitution.
- EPY 702 – Research Methods
- EPY 718 – Qualitative Research Methodologies
- EPY 721 – Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: An Introduction
SPECIALIZATION COURSES – CREDITS: 9
Complete 9 credits of advisor-approved courses. These courses should center on developing a foundation to support students’ emerging interest area.
CULMINATING EXPERIENCE – CREDITS: 3
During CIG 697 the Doctoral Qualifying Examination must be completed.
Upon completion of all requirements above, students are qualified to be awarded the Master of Science – Curriculum & Instruction.
RESEARCH COURSES – CREDITS: 12
Complete 12 credits of advisor-approved research courses.
CONCENTRATION COURSES – CREDITS: 24
Complete 12 credits of the following courses, and an additional 12 credits of advisor-approved courses in IMS.
- CIT 770 – Foundations in Technology & Learning
- CIT 773 – Interaction Design
- CIT 778 – Instructional Design
- CIT 780 – Educational Technology Research and Practice
DISSERTATION – CREDITS: 12
Post-Master’s: Total Credits Required: 60
T&L REQUIRED COURSES – CREDITS: 6
Complete 6 credits that must include the following courses. CIG 761 and CIG 790 are not eligible for substitution.
RESEARCH REQUIRED COURSES – CREDITS: 12
Complete a total of 12 credits by completing all the following courses (6 credits), and 6 credits of advisor-approved coursework. EPY 718, and EPY 721 are not eligible for substitution.
- EPY 718 – Qualitative Research Methodologies
- EPY 721 – Descriptive and Inferential Statistics: An Introduction
CONCENTRATION COURSES – CREDITS: 30
Complete 30 credits of the chosen concentration by following the instructions within the concentration section below.
Complete 12 credits of the following courses, and an additional 18 credits of advisor-approved courses in IMS.
- CIT 770 – Foundations in Technology & Learning
- CIT 773 – Interaction Design
- CIT 778 – Instructional Design
- CIT 780 – Educational Technology Research and Practice
DISSERTATION – CREDITS: 12
