The Learning Technology and Performance Systems (LTPS) program focuses on the profound importance of connecting people, information and technology from a multidisciplinary perspective for the betterment of society.
The students of the Learning Technology and Performance Systems program can expect to obtain integrated knowledge of human development, management and technology competencies within a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment through innovative learning.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Learning Technology and Performance Systems will inculcate students with the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes to leverage technology opportunities in all organizations.
The BS LTPS program will provide students with in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience and practical skills of managing information technology and developing IT personnel to achieve organizational goals. Through our program, graduates will:
- Gain in-depth knowledge that covers the full spectrum of information technology, including database, networking, systems administration, data analytics and information security
- Obtain hands-on experience with a wide variety of technical tools commonly used in today’s IT industry
- Understand the human decision making process and managerial implications when interacting with information technology
- Learn practical skills of managing the various technology, human and business components in an organizational environment to achieve goals
Our strong internship program provides graduates with direct experience in the development and management of information technology in a real-world organizational environment. These internships are designed to match the backgrounds and career interests of students.
The program could lead to a wide variety of careers in IT/data analytic fields, such as:
- IT Support
- Business Analyst
- Data analyst
- User Experience Technologist
- Information Security Analyst
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
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ENGL 103
| Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition
or Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| KINE 120 | The Science of Basic Health and Fitness | 1 |
| MATH 140 | Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 1 | 3 |
| POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| LTPS 130 | Introduction to Learning Technology and Performance Systems 2 | 3 |
| MATH 142 | Business Calculus 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
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| Fall |
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| COMM 203 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EHRD 210 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Human Resource Development 2 | 3 |
| LTPS 210 | Introduction to Learning Management Systems 2 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 2,4 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ENGL 210 | Technical and Professional Writing | 3 |
| LTPS 240 | Introduction to Instructional Design Systems 2 | 3 |
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| 4 |
| 2,4 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
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| Fall |
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| EHRD 391 | Measurement and Evaluation in Human Resource Development and Technology Management 2 | 3 |
| EHRD 477 | Project Management in Organizations 2 | 3 |
| LTPS 311 | Database Learning Management for Learning Technology and Performance Systems 2 | 3 |
| LTPS 350 | Program Management for Learning Technology and Performance Systems 2 | 3 |
| 2,4 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
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| EHRD 481 | Seminar 2 | 3 |
| LTPS 312 | Use of Information Systems and Networking in Learning Technology and Performance Systems 2 | 3 |
| LTPS 360 | Organizational Governance and Learning Development 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication | |
| Organizational Communication | |
| Intercultural Communication | |
| 2,4 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
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| Fall |
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| EHRD 405 | Principles and Practices of Leadership in Human Resource Development and Technology Management 2 | 3 |
| LTPS 420 | Digital Privacy and Ethics for Learning Technology and Performance Systems 2 | 3 |
| PSAA 442 | Cross‐Sector Collaboration 2 | 3 |
| 2,4 | 6 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
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| LTPS 440 | Advanced HRIS and LMS Technology and Instructional Design Integration 2 | 3 |
| LTPS 484 | Internship 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
| | Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
Students must have completed 60 hours to register for 300-400 level courses.
Three hours of International and Cultural Diversity and three hours of Cultural Discourse are required. Selection must be from courses on the approved list. Selection can be courses that also satisfy the requirement for social and behavioral sciences, creative arts, language, philosophy and culture, or electives.
Foreign Language Requirement - two years same foreign language in high school OR one full year (two semesters) of same foreign language in college.
