Master of Science Degree Programs in Education
OPTION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (NON-CERTIFICATION)
A student who wishes to obtain the Master of Science Degree with an option in Instructional Technology must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education and a valid teaching certificate. This program does not currently lead to certification in technology.
The goal of the Instructional Technology option is to expand the professional knowledge base of teachers regarding the use of instructional and information technology in the classroom.
| PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (12 SEM. HRS.) | ||
| ED 500 | Contemporary Educational Issues (This course should be taken within the first 9 S.H. of study) |
3 SH |
| EPY 505 | Measurement & Evaluation (Prereq: Intro Psych or its equivalent) | 3 SH |
| ED 501 | Introduction to Educational Research (Prereq: 18 S.H. are already successfully completed; and meet specific department requirements or acceptance into the Master of Arts in Teaching Program) |
3 SH |
| ED 592 | Capstone Project in Education (Prereq: ED 501) | 3 SH |
| OPTION COURSES (Select 12 S.H.) | ||
| ED 532 | Computer Literacy in Education | 3 SH |
| *ED 538 | Electronic Portfolio Development for Educators | 3 SH |
| *ED 539 | Virtual Cultural Diversity “Field Trips” | 3 SH |
| *ED 556 | Curriculum Development Using the Internet | 3 SH |
| *ED 557 | Computers in Special Education | 3 SH |
| *ED 558 | Computers in Distance Learning | 3 SH |
| *ED 559 | Educational Computer Simulations | 3 SH |
| * (Prereq: word processing competency and internet skills) | ||
| GRADUATE ELECTIVES (Select 6 S.H.—up to 3 S.H. in other discipline) | ||
| Total Semester Hours: Minimum 30 SH |
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OPTIONAL FOR 2ND MASTERS, THESIS OR NON-THESIS
| ED 591 Independent Thesis (Prereq: ED 501 and advisor approval) | 6 SH | |
| Or | ||
| ED 690 Non-Thesis Project for Second M.S. Degree (advisor approval) | 6 SH | |
