Instructional Technology M.Ed.
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. These learning environments include but are not limited to schools, higher education, distance and hybrid learning, medical and/or corporate training situations. Individuals may then serve in one or more of the following roles: e-learning specialist, instructional designer, distance educators, learning technologies, technology coordinators, intermediate unit technology administrators, classroom teachers, educators using technology in edu-business and medical 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 520 | Selection and Application of Learning Technologies | 3 credits |
| ELED 570 | Introduction to Research | 3 credits |
Required Major Courses - 12 credits
| DMET 526 | Organization and Administration of Instructional Technology | 3 credits |
and three courses (9 credits) from the following or adviser-approved related coursework:
| PSED 516 | Learner & the Learning Process | 3 credits |
| DMET 501 | Current Applications | 1 credit |
| DMET 510 | Online Tools and Strategies for Learner-Centered Instruction | 3 credits |
| DMET 530 | Instructional Design for Effective Learning | 3 credits |
| DMET 532 | Digital Photography and Still Images | 3 credits |
| DMET 536 | DE: Internet For Educators | 3 credits |
| DMET 538 | Desktop and Digital Publishing for Learning | 3 credits |
| DMET 540 | Multimedia I | 3 credits |
| DMET 542 | Multimedia II | 3 credits |
| DMET 543 | Multimedia III | 3 credits |
| DMET 545 | Interactive Media | 3 credits |
Required Capstone options - 9 credits
Option A
| DMET 580 | Research Project I: Action Research Design | 3 credits |
| DMET 581 | Research Project II: Action Research Implementation | 3 credits |
| DMET 585 | Internship | 3 credits |
Option B
Electives - 6 credits
DMET courses or other department courses discussed with adviser.
Final Graduation Requirement
Submission of comprehensive portfolio with internship.