Year Two Timeline

Welcome to Year 2 of the Ed.D. in Instructional Performance Technology Program. Below you will find an overview of the courses, deliverables, and tasks scheduled for completion throughout the academic year. For each course, essential texts have been listed. To access the comprehensive course description, select the corresponding arrow. Additionally, we have enclosed the latest syllabi for your convenience and reference. Please be aware that these syllabi are subject to updates; for the most current and accurate information, consult the syllabus associated with your specific course section.

Please note that all classes require the APA Publication Manual, 7th Edition:

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed). American Psychological Association. ISBN #9781433832178.

Fall

Data Collection

Courses

EME 7367: Data Analysis in Performance Improvement

Examines the various types of data analysis consistent with improvement science. Appropriate qualitative and quantitative data analysis procedures and alignment with research questions and study purposes are addressed in this course.

Babbie, E. (2021). The practice of social research (15th ed.). Cengage.
EME 7367 Syllabus.pdf

EME 7067: Leadership in Performance Improvement

Students will investigate the role of leadership in guiding performance improvement projects. Students will critique leadership techniques and mentoring strategies and learn to determine which approaches are most appropriate for given situations. Special focus will be given to systems thinking and its role in effectively leading performance improvement projects.

Sondergard, S.E., (2019). Art of Leadership & Organizational Transformation. Yorkshire Publishing. ISBN# 9781950034611.
EME7067 Syllabus.pdf

Spring

Data Analysis

Courses

EME 7613: Principles of Instructional Systems Design

Students will examine the use of instructional systems design models to create instruction that is appropriate from a pedagogical and practical viewpoint. Theories and models to support the design of instruction for use in a variety of instructional formats will be emphasized. Focus areas will include analysis, instructional goals and objectives, assessment, instructional strategies and the role of formative evaluation in instructional design. Students will apply theories and best practices to design a pedagogically sound instructional product.

All reading material will be made available within the structure of the course.
EME 7613 Syllabus.pdf

EME 7357: Intervention Selection, Design, and Development Leadership

Students will critically examine a wide range of potential performance improvement interventions to determine which solutions are best suited for various situations. Students will focus on aligning solutions with identified problems and organizational constraints and effectively communicating recommendations to stakeholders. Students will apply research, theory, and best practices to lead instructional and non-instructional intervention design and development projects.

Rummler, G.A & Brach, A.P. J. A. (2012). Improving performance: How to manage the white space on the organization chart (3rd edition). Pfeiffer.
Recommended: Van Tiem, D., Moseley, J. L., & Dessinger, J. C. (2012). Fundamentals of performance improvement: Optimizing results through people, process, and organizations (3rd ed.). Pfeiffer.
EME 7357 Syllabus.pdf

Summer

Intervention Selection

Evaluation Plan

Courses

EME 7353: Evaluation of Performance Improvement Interventions

Students examine strategies for planning, conducting, and leading evaluations of performance improvement interventions. Students will analyze evaluation types, approaches, and models, and develop the skills necessary to plan, conduct, and lead evaluation efforts aligned with the subject of the evaluation, available resources, and the constraints of the organization.

All reading material will be made available within the structure of the course.
EME 7353 Syllabus.pdf

EME 8693: Doctoral Seminar 2-Analysis and Dissemination of IPT Research

Critically examines the types of written reports and oral presentations practitioner-scholars use to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Students will learn how to tailor written and oral communications to meet the culture of the organization and the information needs of the audience.

All reading material will be made available within the structure of the course.
EME8693 Syllabus.pdf

Tasks

Intervention Plan Defended
Findings and Recommendations D2 Defense Status Form
IDT Doctoral Candidacy Form