Instructional Technology, MA

This specialty provides an appropriate degree for students who desire to be online instructors at any level or instructional technology coordinators, directors or classroom specialists; the focus is on advanced educational technology knowledge regarding patterns and trends in acceptance, implementation and advancement of technological tools and delivery systems. Relational communication skills and approaches are emphasized as complementary to application skills, program design abilities, and administrative leadership in this program as they play a huge role in the overall professional development of educators and learners alike. The MA is designed to further enhance cognitive, analytical, and reflective thinking skills through research into education theory, practice, and psychology.

For those students in this program seeking certification, a specialized practicum appropriate for the licensure area and a portfolio with presentation are requirements of this program. (A minimum of three years of documented successful teaching with an educator license is desired.

At least 36 credits is required for graduation:

Foundations - Required

EDU 601 - Education as a Change Agent 3 credits
EDU 610 - Advanced Educational Psychology 3 credits
EDU 621 - Curriculm Design and Technology Integration 3 credits
EDU 622 - Best Pract in High Performance Instruction Methods 3 credits

Applications - Required

EDU 652 - Foundations of Blended Learning 3 credits
EDU 654 - Adaptive and Assistive Technologies 3 credits
EDU 655 - Designing/Assessing Learning Environments 3 credits
EDU 691 - Practicum variable credits

Total Required: 24 credits

Applications - Electives

EDU 616 - Introduction to Adult Learning 3 credits
EDU 617 - Program Design and Development for Adult Learners 3 credits
EDU 623 - Coaching Mentorshp and Instructional Leadership 3 credits
EDU 624 - Assessment and Evaluation for Academic Success 3 credits
EDU 625 - Professional Development and the Learning Community 3 credits
EDU 653 - Emerging Instructional Technologies 3 credits
EDU 681 - Leadership, Change and Collaboration 3 credits
EDU 684 - Entrepreneurship in Education 3 credits
EDU 689 - Application of Business Princ in the Education Setting 3 credits
EDU 690 - Practicum 3-6 credits
EDU 699 - Independent Study

Total: 6 credits

Research and Reflection - Required

EDU 692 - Educational Research Design 3 credits
EDU 693 - Capstone: Integration of Theory 3 credits