Curriculum and Instruction: Technology Learning and Design / Master of Education (M.Ed.)

This Master’s degree program is designed for wide range of technology trainers and instructional designers, particularly for educators who will serve as technology leaders in the P-12 schools. The program prepares educators who can use technology for teaching and learning, keep up to date with and implement professional practices demanded in rapidly changing digital learning environments impacting organizations and schools, and assist other educators to implement technology that will facilitate student learning in the P-12 schools and higher education, as well in other educational settings such as hospitals, libraries, and organizations. The Technology, Learning, and Design program is aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards for technology coaches.

Degree Offered: Master of Education
Total Credit Hours: 30 + Comprehensive Exam

Degree Requirements

Program: MED-TLAD-3

I. Education Core Courses (6)

EDLD-55700	Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for School Improvement	3
RDLT-57500	Practical Research for Learning Communities	3

II. Technology Phase 1 Courses (15)

TLDE-54100	Learning, Teaching, and Emerging Technologies	3
TLDE-54500	Technology Resources and Learning Management Systems in the Schools	3
TLDE-55100	Instructional Design Principles and Multimedia	3
TLDE-56100	Information Access and Assistive Technology	3
TLDE-56500	Visual Literacy	3

III. Technology Phase 2 Courses (9)

TLDE-57100	Design of Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments	3
TLDE-58500	Technology Planning, Professional Development and Leadership	3
TLDE-59100	Capstone Project in Educational Technology	3

Comprehensive Examination Required

A maximum of 6 credit hours may be accepted for transfer from a regionally-accredited institution, earned within the last 5 years, with no grade lower than a B. The applicability of previous coursework will be reviewed by the appropriate Division Chair/Program Director.