Wayne State University Instructional Technology

Masters Degree with Emphasis in K-12 Technology Integration
Minimum Number of Hours: 36

This emphasis is designed for:

  • Those interested in applying principles of Instructional Technology in school settings. It is relevant to careers as classroom teachers, media specialists, technology coordinators, school administrators, and other specialized school personnel.

Background:

  • Undergraduate degree required and teacher certification recommended.

Specializations:

  • Students may choose to enhance their competencies and job opportunities by constructing plans of work with a double emphasis that combines K-12 Technology Integration with either Interactive Technologies or Performance Improvement and Training.

Endorsement:

  • Students in this area of emphasis may wish to earn the Technology Endorsement in addition to the Master's degree.

Distance:

Plan of Work

A Plan of Work documents your strategy to complete the degree requirements. It is usually created during IT 7100; it must be submitted prior to completing 12 credit hours. Plan of Work form (Word format)

Required IT Core (13 hours)

Course Number Title

Cr.

 Semesters

IT 7100

Introductory Graduate Seminar in Instructional Technology

2

Each term

IT 6110

Foundations of Instructional Systems Design
4

Fall, Winter

IT 7150

Educational Product and Program Evaluation
4

Fall, Winter

ED 7999

Terminal Master's Seminar
3

Each term

Required K-12 Technology Integration Core
(minimum of 17 hours)

Course Number Title
Cr.
 Semesters

IT 5110
or

Applications of Technology in Education*
3

Fall, Winter

IT 5120

Producing Technology-Based Instructional Materials*
3

Fall, 8-wk Summer

IT 6230
or

Internet in the K-12 Classroom*
4

Winter, Summer

IT 6140

Designing Web Applications for the Classroom*
3

Fall, Summer
IT 8140 Seminar in Advanced Technology Integration* 3
Winter
  And choose two of the following courses**:    
IT 7130 Facilitation of Learning 3
Alternating Fall
IT 7140 Web-based Courseware Development 4
Fall, 13-wk Spr/Sum
IT 7180 Message Design and Display 4
Fall
IT 7210 Foundations of Distance Education 4
8-wk Spring
IT 7220 Multimedia for Instruction 4
Winter, 13-wk Spr/Sum
IT 7230 Advanced Multimedia for Instruction 4
Fall
IT 8120 Internship and Practicum in Instructional Technology 1-9
Each term

General Professional Core Courses
(minimum of 6 hours from these three areas – must include courses in three different program areas)

Course Number Title
Cr.
 Semesters

AREA I.

EER 7630
or

 

Fundamentals of Statistics

 

3

 

Each term

EER 7610

Evaluation and Measurement (preferred)

2-3

Each term

 

 

 

 


AREA II.


Choose two additional courses from the following:

 

 

EDA 7600

The Structure of American Education

2

Each term

EDP 7350
or

The Learning Process

2-3

Each term

EDP 5450
or

Child Psychology

2-3

Each term

EDP 5480

Adolescent Psychology

2-3

Each term

CED 6700

The Role of the Teacher in Guidance

2-3

Each term

EDS 7630

Educational Sociology

2-3

Each term

EHP 7600

Philosophy of Education

2-3

Each term

SED 7050

Mainstreaming Handicapped Students

2

Once per year

* Required for State of Michigan Educational Technology Endorsement

** One Elective Required for State of Michigan Educational Technology Endorsement

IT Home | About the IT Dept. | Graduate Programs | Admissions | Course Info | Faculty | Program Resources | Professional Development | FAQ | Research Initiatives | Site Map

This web site is best viewed at 800 x 600 resolution or higher, with IE 4.0+ or Netscape 4.7+, with JavaScript enabled.
Any suggestions? E-mail the Webmaster.