M.Ed.: The Master of Education in Instructional Technology is designed to help Pre K-12 educators and Technology Integration Specialists make the best and most effective use of existing and emerging technology. The 36-credit program includes courses in the Foundations of Education (3 credits); General Instructional Technology core (21 credits); and specialty electives in Educational Technology (12 credits). Foundation courses are intended to give students a comprehensive perspective of the changing field of Education, including the latest research, policy, political movements, trends and innovations. The electives allow students to pursue individual interests and/or those suggested by their employment situations.

The IT master’s degree allows a student to complete all course work from a distance using online and compressed video technologies.

 

The program of study typically includes the following 3-credit courses:

Instructional Technology Core (21 Credits):

EDT 520 Methods for Teaching with Computer Technology

EDT 525 Telecommunications in K-12 Classrooms

EDT 530 Introduction to Hypermedia in Education

EDT 540 Principles of Instructional Design

EDT 560 Applying Technology to Assessment in Education

EDT 616 Seminar in Educational Media

EDG 657 Educational Practicum, IT OR

EDG 693 Internship (required for 680 Endorsement)

Required (3 Credits):

EDS 520 Educational Assessment

Instructional Electives (Select 12 credits):

EDT 527 Network & Troubleshooting for Educators

EDT 535 Multimedia Design /Teaching & Learning

EDT 545 Information Security in the Educational Environment

EDT 550 Video Communication in 21st Century

EDT 555 Computers and Cooperative Learning

EDT 580 Summer Technology Institute

EDT 598 Special Topics Courses (offered irregularly)

EDT 697 Independent Study (permission of advisor)

SED 570 Adapting Tech. for Individuals w/ Disabilities