ITD Core Faculty
Dr. Manuel Bustamante, Ph.D.
Program Lead/Associate Professor
manuel.bustamante@wnmu.edu
(575) 538-6291
Dean Foster
Adjunct Assistant Professor/
WNMU Chief Online and Distance Education Officer
fosterd@wnmu.edu
(575) 538-6046
Welcome!
We, the Instructional Technology & Design faculty, are excited to have you visit our website. Each of us has chosen the field of instructional technology and design because we are excited about the possibilities that distance learning provides and the doors it opens for preK-20 learners as well as for those seeking continuing education and professional development. Please reach out to any of us using the contact information provided above, with any and all questions you have about instructional technology & design or our ITD programs here at Western New Mexico University.
The Instructional Technology & Design Program
The Instructional Design and Technology (ITD) program at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) offers programs at the undergraduate and master’s level, which prepares ITD professionals to meet the needs of learners of all ages, young and old, in a digital world. ITD programs develop skills in planning, designing, implementing and assessing instruction, and program management. With a focus on digital learning, skills are developed which enhance instructional material design and course design and delivery, strengthening skills which can be employed in face to face, online, or video conference settings for professional development, classroom instruction, and distance education at all levels and in various contexts. Instructional design is an emerging field expected to grow rapidly in coming years and create large numbers of jobs averaging over $60,000/year.* Instructional designers are employed in widely diverse settings:
- corporate and military training
- non-profit organizations
- schools, K-12 and University
- small business
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012-2022 Employment Projections
Prepare to become an:
- Instructional Designer
- Online Instructor
- Course Designer
- Instructional Technology Coordinator
- Instructional Technology Coach
Instructional Delivery Format
The ITD degrees are delivered so that each program can be completed at a distance, including online- asynchronous courses wherever possible. Other courses are delivered hybrid, combining video conference/face to face with online instruction, making the program flexible and accessible. ITD specific courses are available 100% online and asynchronous. Courses are typically offered in 8 week blocks, allowing students to move quickly and independently through their program.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Implement instructional design strategies to design effective learning environments
- Develop multimedia to support learning
- Support distance education
- Write proposals to seek funding to support the development and support of instructional technologies
- Promote and support organizational change
- Lead project teams to support the design of instructional interventions
- Communicate effectively with IT professionals working to support technology supported learning
ITD Degrees, Concentrations, and Graduate Certificates
Choosing the Instructional Technology & Design BA/BS will prepare you to integrate graphics design, business skills in marketing and entrepreneurship, and instructional design principals to develop instructional materials for use in corporate or educational settings. Preparing you to design instructional media, resources, professional development and instructional courses. This is an interdisciplinary program bringing together coursework from Expressive Arts, School of Business and Instructional Technology and Design.
Degree Plan:
Instructional Technology & Design BA/BS Degree Plan
Suggested Course Sequence:
(Coming Soon)
WNMU offers four Graduate Certificates, each targeting a unique outcome.
- Teaching Online
- Instructional Design
- Technology Coordinator
- Instructional Technology Coach
Graduate certificates can be completed separately, or can be combined with other coursework to complete a master’s of arts in Teaching (MAT) or master’s in interdisciplinary studies (MAIS). Each is 36 credit hour program. The MAT Specialization is recommended for those who currently teaching at the PreK-12 level and pursuing an additional endorsement or area of specialization and individuals preparing to teach at the college level.
At the graduate level ITD is available as a 9-27 hour concentration. Students cluster these courses according to interest or purpose.
- Certificates require 18 hours from a list of required and elective courses
- The Master of Arts in Teaching degree requires 12- 27 ITD hours
- The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree requires 9-27 ITD hours
Learn more about:
Capstone Requirements:
Students completing an ITD concentration in a MAT Specialization degree may choose either exit option:
- Comprehensive Exit Exam
Written response to questions addressing specific course work and competencies. - Capstone Service Learning Project
Project within a community organization, educational organization, or business to demonstrate competencies.
The Teaching Online Certificate is intended to meet the needs of educators at the K-12 and College levels as they learn how to design, implement, assess and evaluate curriculum content and appropriate teaching methodology for the online classroom. Students will explore leading instructional technology tools, software and web-based applications.
Degree Plan:
Required courses include:
- ITD 540-Media Literacy
- ITD 546- Learning Theories and Instructional Technology
- ITD 555- Instructional Design
- ITD 570-Distance Learning
- ITD 582-Program Assessment, Evaluation, and Funding
- ITD 587-Multimedia Resources, Research, and Development
The Instructional Design Certificate program is designed to meet the increasing challenges created by the high technology training needs of academic, corporate, and public educators. Through a combination of readings, discussions, lectures and projects, this program provides participants with the opportunity to design and produce computer-mediated learning activities and interactive multimedia materials, and to make effective use of instructional technology in curriculum development.
Degree Plan:
Instructional Design Degree Plan
Required courses include:
- ITD 540-Media Literacy
- ITD 546-Learning Theories and Instructional Technology
- ITD 552-Change and Organizational Development
- ITD 555- Instructional Design
- ITD 577-Project Management
- ITD 587-Multimedia Resources, Research, and Development
The Technology Coordinator Certificate provides the background knowledge of methods and strategies for applying technology to student learning and research on implementation of technology. Participants in this certificate program will discuss the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools. They will consider policies and procedures regarding the implementation of a technology infrastructure, and demonstrate the ability to develop a vision for comprehensive integration of technology in schools and other organizations. (Students will select 2 electives to complete the 18 credit hour certificate requirement.) Note: Taking all the electives is required for NMPED teaching endorsement as technology coordinator.)
Degree Plan:
Technology Coordinator Degree Plan
Required courses include, *indicates electives:
- ITD 540-Media Literacy *
- ITD 546-Learning Theories and Instructional Technology
- ITD 555- Instructional Design *
- ITD 565-Educational Technology Support and Management
- ITD 570-Distance Learning *
- ITD 577-Project Management OR 552-Change and Organizational Development
- ITD 582-Program Assessment, Evaluation, and Funding
The Instructional Technology Coach Certificate will prepare participants to assist teachers with effective use of technology in their classroom in order to improve student learning. (Students must select 4 electives to complete the 18 credit hour certificate requirement.)
Degree Plan:
Instructional Technology Coach Degree Plan
Required courses include, *indicates electives:
- ITD 540-Media Literacy
- ITD 546-Learning Theories and Instructional Technology
- ITD 552-Change and Organizational Development *
- ITD 555-Instructional Design *
- ITD 565- Educational Technology Support and Management *
- ITD 570-Distance Learning *
- ITD 587- Multimedia Resources, Research, and Development *
Applying to the Instructional Technology and Design Programs
Undergraduate students completing a BA/BS in Instructional Technology and Design need to be admitted to the University as an undergraduate student, and declare a major in ITD BA/BS.
Graduate students completing a graduate certificate need to be admitted the the Graduate School at WNMU.
Applying to the Instructional Technology and Design Programs
Undergraduate students completing a BA/BS in Instructional Technology and Design need to be admitted to the University as an undergraduate student, and declare a major in ITD BA/BS.
Graduate students completing a graduate certificate need to be admitted the the Graduate School at WNMU.
Financial Assistance Links
Student Handbook
(coming soon)