Program & Admissions Requirements
The degree requires successful completion of ten (10) courses, which include three (3) core courses, and seven (7) concentration courses. Successful completion of an online written comprehensive examination and the submission of an electronic portfolio to the program advisor two weeks prior to the comprehensive exam are required. The examination is taken in the last semester of study.
Choose One (1) Instructional Course:
Choose Three (3) concentration Electives:
- INST 951 Mathematics Instruction with Technology
- INST 955 Discipline-Specific Topics in Instructional Technology
- INST 968 Introduction to Assistive Technology
- INST 954 Technology Infrastructure Management
- INST 959 Systemic Change: Curriculum, Instructional Technology, and Professional Development
- TESL 920 Technology in the Second Language Classroom
- Select one (1) additional graduate course as an elective either from the list of concentration course above or with the approval from the program advisor a graduate-level content course from an academic discipline (art, English, history, geography, mathematics, world languages, etc.)
Note: Any transfer course to fulfill the Required Open Elective will only be considered during the application process.
- Complete the online graduate admission application
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA from a regionally accredited college/university and must submit all official college-level transcripts. Applicants who studies outside of the United State must submit official transcripts and a course-by-course evaluation for US equivalency.
- Two (2) recommendations must be submitted electronically through the Recommendation section of the application. One letter must be from an employer or supervisor, and the second letter must be from a faculty member who has taught the candidate at the collegiate level if the candidate attended classes in the last five years; if a faculty recommendation is not possible, the second letter should be another professional recommendation.
- Submit a typed, 300-word personal statement discussing their motivation for seeking a master’s degree in view of prior formal education, current job responsibilities, and career plans.
- Have formal access to a classroom, corporate training environment, or other learning environment.
Education Technology Course Schedule
Requirements are accurate to date. However, the University reserves the right to change requirements in the future, and will notify applicants should any changes be made. Refer to appropriate catalog for Degree Requirements for prior years.
- INST 941 Internet for 21st Century Teaching and Learning
- INST 943 Impact of Technology on Education
- INST 954 Technology Infrastructure Management
- EDUC 927 Advanced Teaching Strategies
- TESL 920 Technology in the Second Language Classroom
- INST 943 Impact of Technology on Education
- INST 951 Mathematics Instruction with Technology
- INST 959 Systemic Change: Curriculum, Instructional Technology and Professional Development
- INST 968 Introduction to Assistive Technology
- EDUC 940 Adult Development and Learning
- INST 941 Internet for 21st Century Teaching and Learning
- INST 968 Introduction to Assistive Technology
- INST 955 Discipline-Specific Topics in Instructional Technology (Pre-Requisites INST 941 & INST 943)
- EDUC 940 Adult Development and Learning
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
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Design and deliver learning experiences that effectively integrate educational technology.
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Evaluate current and emerging instructional technologies to (a) identify potential uses and applications for teaching, learning, assessment, and research; (b) identify and resolve accessibility issues; and (c) examine potential ethical issues and legal concerns.
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Incorporate research-based and proven practices in the design and delivery of technology-infused learning experiences.
Alumni Spotlight
Jen Casavant '20
“Through the various courses, I was challenged and given a tremendous amount of tech tools to explore to see the pros and cons of each. I enjoyed being able to view my classmates' creations."
Alumni Spotlight
Tamara Hussein Tarhini '20
“What drew me to the Master of Education with a concentration in Educational Technology program was the opportunity to do it completely online. Even with relocating with my family."
Faculty Spotlight
Visiting Professor
Craig Perrier
"The best use of technology to enhance the experiences of students and colleagues occurs when it is done as part of an intentional design process. The courses I teach as part of Framingham State's M.Ed."