Instructional Technology M.Ed.

33 credits

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology is an East Stroudsburg University joint cooperative degree with Kutztown University, 33 credits.

Purpose of Program

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology program is designed to prepare instructional technologists who are catalysts for integrating technology into various learning environments. The learning environments included but are not limited to schools, higher education, distance and hybrid learning, business and/or corporate training situations. Individuals may then serve in one or more of the following roles: e-learning specialist, distance educators, learning technologies, technology coordinators, intermediate unit technology administrators, classroom teachers, educators using technology in edu-business or corporate trainers.

Outcome Expectations

Students completing the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Instructional Technology will be proficient in the selection and implementation of instructional technologies into the specific learning environments of focus.

Program of Study

Maximum time to finish

Four years

Required Foundation Courses - 6 credits

DMET 520DE+:Selection and Utilization of Instructional Media for the Classroom

3 credits

ELED 570Introduction to Research

3 credits

Required Major Courses - 12 credits

DMET 526DE+: Organization and Administration of Instructional Technology

3 credits

And three courses from the following or adviser-approved related coursework:

PSED 516Learner & the Learnng Process

3 credits

DMET 501Current Applications

1 credits

DMET 510Online Tools and Strategies for Learner-Centered Instruction

3 credits

DMET 532Digital Photography and Still Images

3 credits

DMET 536DE:Internet For Educators

3 credits

DMET 538Desktop Publishing for Educators

3 credits

DMET 540DE+:Multimedia I

3 credits

DMET 542DE+:Multimedia II

3 credits

DMET 543Multimedia III

3 credits

DMET 545Interactive Media

3 credits

Required Capstone options - 9 credits

Option A

DMET 580DE+: Research Project I: Action Research Design

3 credits

DMET 581DE+: Research Project II: Action Research Implementation

3 credits

DMET 585Internship

3 credits

Option B

DMET 585Internship

3 credits

DMET 589Thesis

3 - 6 credits

Electives - 6 credits

DMET courses or other department courses discussed with adviser.

Final Graduation Requirement

Submission of comprehensive portfolio and internship.