Undergraduate Programs

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Instructional Training and Design(TDEV)

The undergraduate program in Instructional Training and Design prepares individuals to work as program developers, teachers, and trainers in formal and informal settings such as educational institutions, business and industry, community agencies, health care organizations, and continuing and professional education.

Students will learn to analyze training needs as well as design, deliver, and evaluate training programs.

Other job opportunities include:  program designer, training technologist, needs assessment analyst, researcher, transition specialist, career  development advisor, training consultant, and employer marketing.

This 122 semester hour program may be completed on either a full-time or a part-time basis.  Most courses are offered in the evenings or at other times convenient for working adults.

COURSES

• TDEV 410   Utilizing Effective Instructional Techniques
• TDEV 411   Managing the Instructional Environment
• TDEV 423   Leadership Applications for Career and Technology
• TDEV 425   Human Relations for Career and Technology Educators
• TDEV 427   Developing Instructional Resources
• TDEV 448   Designing and Evaluating Curriculum
• TDEV 460   Organization and Implementation of Work-Based Learning
• TDEV 479   History and Philosophy of Technical Education

Plus, ninety-eight (98) semester hours of undergraduate level requirements approved by the major advisor for Instructional Training and Design.

Undergraduate transfer courses within an Associates of Applied Science Degree are often utilized as the minor within the BS in Instructional Training and Design.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Center for Career and Technical Training
The Department of Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, Texas  75429
Dr. Lee “Rusty” Waller, Ph.D.

Phone:
 Office (903) 886-5125
Cell (903) 815-7926
E-Mail:  Rusty_Waller@tamu-commerce.edu

By Mail:
Texas A&M University—Commerce
Department of Educational Leadership
Attention: Rusty Waller
PO box 3011
Commerce, TX 75429-3011