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 |
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MSU Industrial Technology Majors make real world contributions to the manufacturing industry. |
June 15 - Friday (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Room 253)
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.
March 2 (5:00 PM) - Spring Graduation 2012
March 22 (5:00 PM) - Spring Graduation 2012
(APA formatted Word Document Electronically Submitted)
April 5, 2012 (5:00 PM) - First Submission
April 27, 2012 (5:00 PM) - Final Approved Version



