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Dec 22, 2024
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Graduate School Course Catalog 2013-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Educational Technology, M.A.
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The graduate program in Educational Technology, a 36 credit hour program, offers courses leading to the Master of Arts degree with two program concentrations: (1) Instructional Technology (On Campus) and (2) Instructional Design (Online).
The Instructional Technology Concentration (licensure) focuses on preparing candidates to become practitioners of digital content and learning technologies in K-12 settings. This concentration requires a current North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) “A” or “M” teaching license or equivalent license upon program entry. Candidates completing the program will qualify for a NCDPI 88077 - Instructional Technology Specialist Computer License and a NCDPI 88079 - Technology Endorsement. Candidates must apply to the Department of Public Instruction for their license. Candidates completing the program will serve as practitioners in the K-12 setting, in positions including teachers, technology facilitators, technology coordinators, technology teacher, and technology directors.
The Instructional Design (Online) concentration focuses on current and dynamic technology and prepares candidates for both educational and non-educational settings. The Instructional Design concentration (Online) is designed from an educational perspective to create experts in the discipline of learning technologies and online delivery with expertise to develop, create, implement, and evaluate digital content and learning technologies. This concentration does not require a teaching license.
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Requirements for the Master of Arts in Educational Technology:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized or accredited institution;
- A minimum 2.5 GPA overall at the undergraduate level;
- A copy of a valid NCDPI teaching license for candidates seeking 88079 and 88077 certifications;
- Two letters of recommendation submitted by persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s teaching and/or work experience, who have worked in a supervisory role with the applicant, and who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s teaching skills;
- A personal interview with faculty members of the Educational Technology Program and from the Curriculum and Instruction Department;
- A writing sample indicating the applicant’s ability to write in a clear, concise, and professional manner. The writing sample will be taken from the applicant’s statements of intent and interest from the Graduate Application. The School of Education’s mission is “preparing educators for diverse cultural contexts in the 21st century.” Please ensure that your writing sample demonstrates how you and your work fit into such a description. Your writing sample should also exemplify the experiences or values in your life that match this philosophy;
- Official transcripts;
- Completion of 36 credit hours. Candidates with a master’s degree are required to complete a minimum of 27 credit hours;
- A passing grade of “B” or higher with no more than one grade of “C” in all courses attempted. Candidates must have a passing grade of “B” or higher in EDGR 5910 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education ;
- Successful completion of a 3-credit hour practicum/internship;
- Successful presentation and defense of the e-portfolio. Candidates in the online program will present and defend the e-portfolio via video conferencing. Online candidates with approval of the program coordinator may choose to present their portfolio on campus.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive examination. Candidates in the online program may take the comprehensive examination at approved proctoring sites or may choose to take the comprehensive examination on campus.
Program Courses (36 Hours)
The Educational Technology Program offers two program concentrations (1) Instructional Technology (campus-based) and (2) Instructional Design (Online).
Instructional Design (Online)
The online course delivery options are asynchronous and synchronous. Required equipment, software, dates, and times for synchronous engagement are included in the course schedule during each registration period. See the information below about course titles, descriptions, key portfolio evidences, mode of delivery, and semester offered.
Candidates with A/M NCDPI license or equivalent license are eligible for the NCDPI 88077 and 88079 licenses.
Instructional Technology (Campus-based)
Program Courses (36 Hours)
Instructional Technology (Campus)
The campus delivery only provides a face-to-face option. See information below about course titles, descriptions, key portfolio evidences, mode of delivery, and semesters offered.
- Candidates with A/M NCDPI license or equivalent license are eligible for the NCDPI 88077 and 88079 licenses.
Instructional Technology Specialist Computer License (88077) and Special Endorsement in Computer Education (18079)
The 88077 and 88079 are both add-on licenses. Upon completion of the Educational Technology Degree Program, candidates with a current NCDPI teaching “A” or “M” license are recommended for both 88077 and 88079 add-on licenses. Candidates must complete an NCDPI application and submit with required NCDPI fees to the NCCU School of Education Licensure Office for processing to NCDPI.
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