Educational Technology, Pre K-12, M.A.

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NY State Program Code: 34773
HEGIS Code: 899.00
CIP Code: 130501

(37 credits)

The Masters of Arts in Educational Technology, Pre K-12 prepares teachers who hold a valid New York State teaching certificate to become certified Educational Technology Specialists. Candidates learn to teach, design, and develop powerful learning experiences, enhanced by the latest digital technologies. Students gain field experience by working in two different Pre K-12 school settings. In these placements, they will collaborate with school faculty to infuse the curriculum with technology, teach new media and technology classes for students, and collaborate with school leaders and staff to use technology to enhance student achievement.

Note:

Courses are three credits unless noted otherwise.

Requirements for the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Technology, K-12

Year One

Fall Semester

EDT (0858) 501 - Digital Literacies Credits: 3
EDT (0858) 502 - Foundations of Open Education Credits: 3
EDT (0858) 503 - Technology and The School Curriculum Credits: 3
CSC (0145) 602 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credits: 3

Spring Semester

EDT (0858) 603 - Programming Web-Based Educational Media Credits: 3
EDT (0858) 612 - Mobile Learning Credits: 3 *
EDT (0858) 613 - Teaching with Social Media Credits: 3 *
EDT (0858) 618 - Research and Evaluation of Educational Technology Credits: 3
EDT (0858) 620 - Capstone: Educator’s MultiMedia Studio Credits: 3

Note:

* Students choose either EDT 612 or EDT 613

Year Two

Fall Semester

EDT (0858) 601 - Philosophy of Technology Credits: 3.00
EDT (0858) 606 - Educational Information Systems and Networks Credits: 3
EDT (0858) 610 - Distance Learning, Blended Classes, and Virtual Schools Credits: 3 *
EDT (0858) 611 - Learning with Video Games Credits: 3 *
EDT (0858) 801 - Practicum: Educational Technology in K-12 Schools Credits: 4

Note:

* Students choose either EDT (0858) 610 or EDT (0858) 611

Additional Requirements for Program Completion/State Certification

Maintenance of 3.0 GPA in all program coursework
All teacher certification candidates must take and pass the New York State Teacher’s Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) required for their particular area of certification which includes the Content Specialty Test in Educational Technology Specialist