Mississippi State University

The Department of Instructional Systems and Workforce Development prepares students with marketable technology skills at the undergraduate and graduate levels to perform in a variety of professional settings, including K-12 schools, higher education, and an array of industry and business environments.

The Department of Instructional Systems & Workforce Development offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Students can earn undergraduate degrees in Information Technology Services, Industrial Technology, and Technology Teacher Education, as well as a Masters and Specialist degrees in Technology, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems and Workforce Development.

The Department of Instructional Systems and Workforce Development within the College of Education is accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Selected program areas are aligned with the standards of the appropriate scholarly professional associations.

There are always exciting events taking place in the department, such as student organization competitions. News about technology workshops, guest lecturers, seminars, doctoral convocations, graduate comprehensive exams, and special events will be updated periodically.

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Dr. James Adams

Recipient of the 2012
College of Education Diversity Award

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MSU Industrial Technology Majors make real world contributions to the manufacturing industry.

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Important Dates
Graduate Written Examinations:

MST, MSIT, and Ed.S. Comprehensive Exam - Summer 2012
  June 15 - Friday (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Room 253)

Doctoral Comprehensive Exam - No Summer Exams


Doctoral Dissertations:

The Doctoral Dissertation Defense must be scheduled at least (2) two weeks prior to the delivery of the dissertation document to the department Graduate Coordinator.

For Spring 2012 Graduation the Dissertation Defense must be completed on, or before
February 24, 2012.


Doctoral Dissertations due to the ISWD Graduate Coordinator - Dr. Jim Adams
March 2  (5:00 PM) - Spring Graduation 2012

Doctoral Dissertations due to the College of Education (Dean's Office) Printed Hard Copy to Room 320 Allen Hall

March 22  (5:00 PM) - Spring Graduation 2012

Library Doctoral Dissertation Deadline - Spring 2012
(APA formatted Word Document Electronically Submitted)

April 5, 2012   (5:00 PM) - First Submission

April 27, 2012   (5:00 PM) - Final Approved Version