Educational Technology Specialization
Educational technology enables teachers and other school personnel to plan, implement and evaluate technology-based instruction and learning activities in P-12 settings. This specialization places a particular focus on leveraging technology to enhance the learning environment. As you complete this specialization, you simultaneously can earn the post-baccalaureate certificate (PBC) in emerging technologies. Students must complete an admission application and a graduation application for the PBC if wishing to have the additional PBC credential awarded on the transcript.
The MSEd in Instructional Technologies with an emphasis in Educational Technology requires completion of the below 30 credit hours:
- EPFR 501 - Research Methods
- IT 435 - Producing Instructional Materials
- IT 481 - Computers in Education: Theories and Practice
- IT 501 - Foundational Issues for Educational Technology Specialists
- IT 550 - Emerging Technologies in Education
- IT 560 - Leadership in Educational Technology
- IT 561 - Designing Digital Materials
- IT 562 - Social Media for Teachers
- IT 563 - Games and Simulations
- IT 574 - Educational Technology Specialist Final Project