Be a technology leader!
In this innovative program, participants diversify their teaching to create meaningful learning experiences and environments. The 36-credit curriculum emphasizes education, technology, instructional design, and leadership. The core curriculum examines compelling topics in education policy, digital age technology planning, systems design/design thinking, data-driven decision making, and educational media and technology.
Graduates leave the program equipped with the skills necessary for a variety of careers in education, including technology coordinator, educational technology specialist, technology teacher, and college instructor.
Program Options Available for:
The graduate program consists of 36 credits that includes 15 credits taken from the core courses, three credits in action research, nine credits in the specialization area, three credits in clinical courses, and six credits in elective courses taken from the master’s program.
ED 601 – Theories of Development: A Lifespan Perspective (3 credits)
ED 605 – Research Methods (3 credits)
ED 681 – Curriculum Development for a Multicultural Society is recommended. (3 credits)
Select two courses (6 credits)
ED 602 – Social and Psychological Forces Affecting Youth (3 credits)
ED 603 – Personality Development and Self-Esteem (3 credits)
ED 604 – Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits)
ED 606 – Action Research/Special Project (3 credits)
ED 675 – Teacher Leadership in Technology-Based Learning (3 credits)
ED 676 – Leading Technology-Based Learning for Improved Student Learning (3 credits)
ED 677A – Special Project Seminar / Practicum in Teacher Leadership in Technology (1.5 credits)
ED 677B – Special Project Seminar / Practicum in Teacher Leadership in Technology I (1.5 credits)
ED 651 – Educating for Character (1.5 credits)
ED 652 – Mediation of Conflict (1.5 credits)
Select two courses (6 credits)
ED 644TC – Multimedia in the Common Core Curriculum (3 credits)
ED 644TD – Distance Learning: Theories, History, and Application–Online (3 credits)
ED 644TE – Using Technology to Integrate Universal Design for Learning into Classroom Instruction (3 credits)
ED 644TF – Applying Technology in the Math Classroom–Online (3 credits)
ED 644TI – Integrating Technology into the Second Language Classroom–Online (3 credits)
ED 644TJ – Applying Technology in the ESL Classroom–Online (3 credits)
ED 644TK – Assistive Technology–Online (3 credits)
ED 644TL – Instructional Design–Online (3 credits)
ED 665 – Active Learning with Technology: Enriched Classroom Presentations (3 credits)
ED 666 – Applying Technology in the Social Sciences Classroom–Online (3 credits)
Leaders use technology to increase equity, inclusion, and digital citizenship practices. Education leaders:
Leaders engage others in establishing a vision, strategic plan and ongoing evaluation cycle for transforming learning with technology. Education leaders:
Leaders create a culture where teachers and learners are empowered to use technology in innovative ways to enrich teaching and learning. Education leaders:
Leaders build teams and systems to implement, sustain and continually improve the use of technology to support learning. Education leaders:
Leaders model and promote continuous professional learning for themselves and others. Education leaders: