2026-2027 Course Catalog

Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/education/learning-education-studies-bs/educational-technology/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Educational Technology concentration

The Learning & Education Studies, BS with a concentration in Educational Technology will provide students with a strong background in the design, development and implementation of technology for a range of learning environments.

Courses will introduce students to learning theory, designing and using technology to support learning, and issues encountered when deploying technology to schools, workplaces and informal learning spaces. The program culminates in a capstone course in which students work on a design project under the direction of one or more faculty members.

The Education Technology concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, evaluate, and support technology-driven learning experiences in schools, workplaces, and community settings. Students explore how people learn, how digital tools shape learning environments, and how to create inclusive, engaging instructional media for diverse learners.  Graduates will be prepared for technology-focused roles in education, training, media, and corporate learning environments, including but not limited to:

• Instructional Designer   • Learning Experience Designer    • Educational Technology Specialist    • eLearning Developer   • Training & Development Specialist    • Educational Content Developer    • Education Program Manager

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Educational Technology concentration

Graduation Requirements

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.

University Requirements

Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements

Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Composition I | | 4-6 | | Advanced Composition | | 3 | | Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 | | Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | | 6 | | Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by CI 210 and EPSY 201 | | | | Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | | 6-10 | | Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |

College of Education Requirements

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | EDUC 101 | Education Orientation Seminar | 1 | | Learning & Education Studies Core | | 14-15 | | CI 210 | Introduction to Digital Learning Environments | 3 | | EDUC 205 | Introduction to Learning and Education Studies | 2 | | EPOL 201 | Foundations of Education | 3-4 | | or EPOL 202 | Foundations of Education-ACP | | | EPOL 215 | Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Educational and Workplace Environments | 3 | | EPSY 201 | Educational Psychology | 3 |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Educational Technology Concentration | | 33 | | CI 211 | Introduction to Learning | 3 | | CI 312 | Data Literacy | 3 | | CI 317 | Learning in a technology saturated world | 3 | | CI 380 | History (and Futures) of Educational Technology | 3 | | CI 382 | Designing Interactive Learning Spaces | 3 | | CI 489 | Educational Technology Capstone Course | 3 | | Concentration Electives | | | | Select 15 hours of related upper-division coursework within the College of Education in consultation with an academic advisor. | | 15 |

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Educational Technology concentration

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

Total Hours: 120

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Educational Technology concentration

1. Students will acquire deep knowledge of content relevant to the workplace.
2. Students will effectively learn the skills and disposition to develop, plan, and implement culturally relevant and responsive outcomes in their respective professions and civic engagements.
3. Students will use data to drive decisions and solve problems in their professional careers.
4. Students will display the expectations of professionalism related to success in the field of education and beyond (fairness, commitment to collaboration, community, reflective practice, and attention to 21st century skills and practices).

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Learning & Education Studies, Educational Technology concentration

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