MS in Educational Technology Studies
As businesses strive to operate in an increasingly global market, many companies know their employees need to stay current in the use of workplace technology. The emerging field of corporate training requires the most modern and innovative adult teaching methods to educate employees and inspire them to do their best work. Most corporate trainers have a background in teaching or training, and they have a passion for teaching adults using up-to-date technologies and methods.
The Educational Technology Studies program is designed for individuals who wish to teach adults in the private or corporate setting. This program builds on the MSEd program in Educational Technology in that it looks at how people learn and leverage technology in teaching. The program provides the skills necessary for teaching adults in settings other than public schools, specifically for business, industry and post-secondary education.
Educational Technology Studies candidates may choose to pursue the program on a full-time or part-time basis. Nine credits is considered full-time study at the graduate level, and candidates may not register for more than three courses in the fall and spring semesters. In addition, candidates are limited to registering for no more than one course in each of the two summer sessions.
Candidates enrolled in full time study should plan 18-24 months to complete the program; candidates enrolled part time should plan 2-3 years to complete the MSEd in Educational Technology Studies.
All candidates who are interested in applying to the MSEd in Educational Technology Studies must file the Application for Admission.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Support Services, candidates whose GPA is less than 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional basis.)
- A transcript review will also be performed with the applicant’s undergraduate or previous graduate coursework to determine needed content and pedagogical composition of the individualized Educational Technology Specialist Program.
- Completion of the application process including an essay, two letters of recommendation and an in some cases admission interview.
Program Objective
The MS in Educational Technology Studies offers students an opportunity to earn a master’s degree in a field of interest, enhancing their current skills and/or providing them with skills to provide a different kind of training.
The MS in Educational Technology Studies offers students an opportunity to earn a master’s degree in a field of interest, enhancing their current skills and/or providing them with skills to provide a different kind of training.
Degree Requirements
The Educational Technology Studies program requires a minimum of 36 graduate credits for the master’s degree. Candidates’ background in education and in technology will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, using transcript review, presentation of specific artifacts or challenge examinations. Each candidate will meet with the faculty (either face-to-face or virtually) to design his/her own professional development plan. Each plan must be designed to meet the competencies stipulated by the State of New York and the International Society of Technology Education (ISTE). Students in this program serve an internship in a corporate or post-secondary setting.
The Educational Technology Studies program requires a minimum of 36 graduate credits for the master’s degree. Candidates’ background in education and in technology will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, using transcript review, presentation of specific artifacts or challenge examinations. Each candidate will meet with the faculty (either face-to-face or virtually) to design his/her own professional development plan. Each plan must be designed to meet the competencies stipulated by the State of New York and the International Society of Technology Education (ISTE). Students in this program serve an internship in a corporate or post-secondary setting.
Educational Technology Studies Core (18 credits)
ED 615 Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities 3
ED 616 Curriculum Development & Instructional Planning with Technology 3
TS 654 Designing Standards-Based, Technology-Enhanced Curriculum 3
ED 672 Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction 3
or
672A Differentiating Instruction in Inclusive and Secondary Settings 3
ED 690 Teacher as Researcher 3
Pedagogical Courses (15 Credits)
ED 630 Human Development in the School Context 3
ED 631 Educational Psychology 3 credits
ED 640 Secondary Methods: Learning to Teach 3
ED 656 Literacy in the Content Area 3 credits
ED 632 Language, Meaning and the Development of Global Perspectives in Diverse Settings 3
Or
ED 651 Models of Literacy Instruction
Corporate Training Courses (6 Credits)
TS 615 Systems and Cases in End User Computing 3
TS 622 Designing, Managing, and Training End User Information 3
Prerequisite Courses(6 Courses)
TS 652 Using the Internet as an Instructional Tool 3
TS 653 Multimedia Tools and Design 3
Total Credits: 36
*This program does not lead to New York State Certification.
