Instructional Technology
This area of study is ideal for all educators seeking to maximize the use of digital and cloud-based technologies to enhance instruction and increase student achievement, especially those who aspire to become technology integrators, coordinators, or directors.
Why Instructional Technology?
- Experience a variety of digital and cloud-based instructional tools in a hands-on environment;
- Develop and enhance skills in program design and administration;
- Advance your and your students' digital and technological literacy skills;
- Create dynamic 21st century learning environments;
- Receive technical training in the latest digital educational theories and technologies that benefit diverse learners.
Leadership opportunities are integrated throughout the program and in a required practicum experience.
This 36 credit degree program can be completed in as little as two years and culminates with an action research project and creation of a portfolio. Students seeking initial teacher certification may need to complete additional coursework to meet state licensure requirements.
| Foundation |
| EDU 601 |
Education as a Change Agent in a Diverse Society |
3 |
| EDU 610 |
Advanced Educational Psychology |
3 |
| EDU 621 |
Curriculum Design and Technological Integration |
3 |
| EDU 622 |
Best Practices in High Performance Instructional Methodologies |
3 |
| Specialization |
| EDU 651 |
Instructional Technology |
3 |
| EDU 652 |
Foundations of Online Learning |
3 |
| EDU 654 |
Collaborative and Assistive Technologies |
3 |
| EDU 691 |
Practicum: Instructional Technology Experience |
3 |
| Electives |
| EDU 623 |
Coaching, Mentorship, and Instructional Leadership |
3 |
| EDU 624 |
Assessing and Evaluation for Academic Success |
3 |
| EDU 625 |
Professional Development and the Learning Community |
3 |
| EDU 653 |
Multimedia in the Classroom |
3 |
| EDU 655 |
Building and Assessing the E-Learning Environment |
3 |
| EDU 656 |
iPad in Education |
3 |
| EDU 658 |
Chromebook in Education |
3 |
| EDU 681 |
Leadership, Change, and Collaboration |
3 |
| EDU 684 |
Entrepreneurship in Education |
3 |
| EDU 690 |
Special Topics in Instructional Technology |
3 |
| Research |
| EDU 692 |
Education Research Design |
3 |
| Reflection |
| EDU 693 |
Capstone Project |
3 or 6 |
Minimum Total: 36 credits