Instructional Systems Development

One of UMBC's oldest graduate programs, the ISD (Instructional Systems Development) - Training Systems program has been educating professionals in the field of training and instructional design for over 35 years. Whether you are a training professional or exploring training and development for the first time, our Master's and graduate certificate programs can help you advance your career.

UMBC - located in Baltimore, Maryland - is a member of the University System of Maryland, and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. As an Honors University, UMBC is dedicated to attracting motivated students and rewarding them with the resources and attention they need to succeed.

News/Announcements

* Special Notice: Fall applications must be submitted by August 8, 2008. *

Thiagi's Video now online. If you missed our spring training forum, you can view it online via YouTube. CLICK HERE to watch.

Save the Date! This fall's Training Forum is on Thursday, October 16, with guest speaker, Dr. Ruth Clark. Come hear her discuss her new book, The New Virtual Classroom, and make plans to attend the full-day workshop on E-Learning and the Science of Instruction on October 17. Stay tuned for more information.

This fall, Dr. Greg Kearsley and Dr. Mauri Collins will join ISD’s team of adjunct faculty.

Dr. Kearsley received his PhD in educational psychology from the University of Alberta in 1978 and has written many books and articles about technology and education. He also has designed online courses for NCREL, Walden Institute and the MEPP program at the University of Wisconsin. He will teach the course “Corporate Distance Education”.

Dr. Collins received her Doctor of Education in 2003 from Pennsylvania State University. She has co-edited the three volume series Computer-Mediated Communication and The Online Classroom , and the four volume series: "Wired Together: The Online Classroom in K-12". She will teach the course “The Adult Learner”.

Download the ASTD Competency Study to learn about some of the current trends for Learning Professionals. Find out what you need to do to stay ahead of the game in the training industry! (PDF File)

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