Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement
This program is designed to prepare teachers to become instructional leaders in the area of technology integration in P-16 curriculum and instructional design. Teachers completing the instructional computer technology endorsement will receive training in the areas of instructional technology and design based on best practices in instructional computer technology as well as state and national standards. This program will support the efforts of teachers who are interested in integrating technology into their instruction and are interested in providing instructional technology and instructional design leadership within their schools and districts.
Admission Requirements
- General admission to graduate study.
- Teaching certificate or statement of eligibility.
- Minimum composite GRE score of 750 on the verbal and quantitative sections. This must be taken before or within the first 12 graduate hours for unconditional admission to graduate studies. Students can be admitted to the graduate school on a conditional basis until the GRE requirements are met.
- Demonstration of basic writing proficiency by scoring at least 2.5 on the analytic writing subtest of the GRE.
- A minimum of 2.75 undergraduate GPA.
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Sem. Hrs. |
EDUC 621 — Technology for the 21st Century Teacher |
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EDUC 680 — Intro to Instructional Design and Technology |
3 |
EDUC 611 — Intro to Action Research & Grant Writing |
3 |
EDUC 628 — Tech, Ed & Culture: from the Alphabet |
3 |
Select one of the following courses: EDUC 644, EDUC 688, EDUC 625, EDUC 685, CIS 634, or CIS 650 |
3 |
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED |
15 |
Requirements for the Endorsement
- Students are required to apply for the exit exam at least two weeks prior to the exam date and must have advisor permission to take the exam. Additional written and/or oral examinations may be required as part of the comprehensive examination.
- The student must submit a professional portfolio demonstrating work completed within the program.
- The student must apply for graduation in the Graduate Office, 701 Ginger Hall.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA in all courses taken after completing the bachelor's degree.
- Must be unconditionally admitted.
Assessment Procedures
Assessment is conducted in two ways that include an exit examination and a professional portfolio.
Exit Examination: After completing the classes, the student is required to complete an exit examination and a professional portfolio. The exit exam is a multiple-choice examination covering the four required core courses. Even if transfer courses are accepted or courses are accepted as substitutes for courses, the student is responsible for the content of the required courses on the exam. The exam is given at least once per semester and both summer terms; it is scheduled and administered by MSU's Testing Center. The student must have advisor approval and should contact the Testing Center to register. Students should apply to take the exam at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date of the exam. Students should arrange to complete the exit exam prior to the end of the semester in which they plan to complete the degree. The written exam can be taken only two times. The exam (alternate form) may be taken for a second time; to allow the student time to prepare, at least three months must elapse following the first exam. Students who do not pass the written exam must successfully complete an oral examination to meet degree requirements. If an oral exam is necessary, it is the student's responsibility to contact his/her advisor. If the advisor is not available during that semester or summer session, the student should contact the department chair.
Professional Portfolio: The professional portfolio will encompass projects completed in the program showing mastery of the educational technology and instructional design skills developed within the program. The portfolio must be submitted by the student to their advisor by the scheduled due date. Students should arrange to complete the professional portfolio prior to the end of the semester in which they plan to complete the program.