Bachelor Program of Study

Students majoring in Instructional Technology & Training will complete a minimum of 120 credit hours as follows:
  • 31 credit hours (minimum) of University Core Requirements with a grade of 'C' or better
  • 6 credit hours of Management/Communication Skills
  • 30 credit hours of Technical Course Work
  • 53 credit hours of OILS undergraduate courses

For any possible substitutions on the Program of Study as stated below, please consult with the Undergraduate Program Advisor for approval.

University Core Requirements (31 credit hours minimum)

  1. Writing & Speaking (6 hours)
    • English 1120
    • English 2210
  2. Mathematics (3 hours Math 1220 & above)
  3. Physical and Natural Science (4 hours minimum with lab)
  4. Social and Behavioral Science (3 hours minimum)
  5. Humanities (3 hours minimum)
  6. Second Language (3 hours minimum)
  7. Fine Arts (3 hours minimum)
  8. Students Choice (6 hours)

Management/Communication Skills (6 credit hours)

  • Select one credit from the U.S. and Global Diversity and Inclusion course list "required".

Select an additional 6 credit hours from the following:

  • BUSA1110 - Introduction to Business (3)
  • CJ323 - Nonverbal Communication (3)
  • CJ327 - Persuasive Communication (3)
  • CJ332 - Business and Professional Speaking (3)
  • CJ333 - Professional Communication (3)
  • CJ340 - Communication in Organizations (3)
  • CJ344 - Interviewing (3)
  • COMM2120 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
  • BCIS1110 - Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems (3)
  • COMM1130 - Public Speaking (3)
  • CCST1110 - Intro Comparative Global and Ethnic Studies (3)
  • EDPY303 - Human Growth and Development (3)
  • MGMT306 - Organizational Behavior and Diversity (3)
  • MGMT308 - Ethical, Political and Social Environment (3)

College Credits from an Accredited Institution (30 credit hours)

  • 30 credit hours of community college technical coursework

OILS Technology and Training (54 credit hours)

  • Theoretical Foundations (15 hours)
    • OILS 440: Survey of Human Resource Development and Instructional Technology
    • OILS 466: Principles of Adult Learning
    • OILS 403: Ethics & Diversity in Training and Workplace
    • Complete at least 2 of the following:
      • IADL1110 - Introduction to Information Studies (3)
      • IADL1111 - Introduction to Online Learning and Strategies for Success (3)
      • IADL1112 - AI for Learners: Principles, Applications, and Ethical Considerations (3)
  • Instructional Technology (18 hours)
    • OILS 320: Information Management for Professionals
    • OILS 405: Management of eLearning Systems 
    • OILS 420: Creativity and Technical Design
    • OILS 421: Production & Utilization Of Instructional Materials
    • OILS 481: Technological Change & Society
    • OILS 483: Instructional Applications: Computer Technology
  • Training (18 hours)
  • Electives (3 hours)
    • 1 course from any field of study

Questions About the B.S. Degree?

Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Technology & Training
241 Zimmerman Library
(505) 277-2137
oils@unm.edu

Mailing Address

Organization, Information & Learning Sciences
MSC05-3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

 

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