Richard J. Tomchuk, Learning Professional
MS ICT
ICT is using technology to spread information and education. ICT expands on IT by looking at the broader social and business implications of computer science.
Program Information
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Appraise the influences between society and ICT development
Analyze the relationship between organizations and ICT
Critique trends impacting the ICT professional
Evaluate ICT related to one’s own career
Forecast the influence of ICT systems
Conduct research contributing to ICT
Design ICT systems
Course Descriptions
ICT 700 Introduction to Information & Communication Technologies, 2 cr.
Fall 2019
Overview of the MS in ICT. Research strategies, collaborative software overview and portfolio development.
ICT 732 Technology Futures, 3 cr.
Fall 2019
Apply systems thinking in developing frameworks for forecasting technology driven topics. Examine the implications of technological change along with social change for various futures.
ICT 701 Information & Communication Technologies in Organizations, 3 cr.
Spring 2020
Evaluation of information and communication technologies. Impacts and development of information and communication technologies in organizations and society.
ICT 710 Learning Technologies, 3 cr.
Summer 2020
Overview and selection criteria of instructor‐led, computer‐based, and distance learning systems for delivering content to trainees in the workplace. Includes the development of training materials in a variety of formats.
ICT 733 Technology Adoption and Implications, 3 cr.
Spring 2021
Analyze technological changes across historical, political, and social contexts.
Make actionable recommendations regarding technology usage and systems in the workplace.
ICT 780 ICT Portfolio, 1 cr.
Spring 2021
Develop and present a portfolio that contains artifacts and research‐based reflections that demonstrate the competencies for the ICT MS. Final product is an electronic portfolio.
Core Courses
DMT 511 Information & Communication Technologies Analytics, 3 cr.
Spring 2020
Determine the value of electronic information and communications, developing metrics, determining return on investment on information and communication technologies.
TRHRD 560 Training Systems in Business and Industry, 3 cr.
Fall 2020
Types and purposes of training as related to business and industry. Training analysis, content, delivery systems. Evaluation and justification for training. Designed for non‐education majors.
ICT 799 Independent Study, 3 cr.
Fall 2020
Design and develop web pages utilizing web coding languages and information architecture standards. Conduct research in a topic related to web development trends and learning technologies.
DMT 675 Dynamic Web Technologies, 3 cr.
Spring 2021
Contemporary applications of technologies affecting adaptive user‐centered web development as pertaining to content, presentation, scripting, variable data, markup languages, information architecture and analytics.
INMGT 600 Organizational Leadership, 3 cr.
Summer 2021
Addresses the leader's role in accomplishing organizational objectives through the management and development of followers. Concepts of organizational and individual behavior serve as a foundation for the development of leadership skills such as communication, motivation, leading, team building, building credibility, and conflict management.