Instructional Technology, MEd
The Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department utilizes traditional and distance methods to deliver a comprehensive program in Educational Technology. Core knowledge, best practices, current theories, and research are explored.
The Master of Education in Educational Technology is primarily focused toward teachers, staff , and administrators who want to increase their understanding of the role of technology and its appropriate implementation in the teaching and learning process. This program is organized as a cohort, with once-a-year admission. Core courses are off ered online, with face-to-face, broadcast, online, and other formats used in elective courses.
Availability
This program is available at the Uintah Basin Campus via the following Instruction Type(s):
Courses are delivered via state of the art video conferencing technology. Students meet at a designated time and location.
Admissions
Students must be admitted to the USU School of Graduate Studies. For current enrollment criteria and an online application, visit www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply. Application deadline is May 1.
Before being allowed to register for classes, students must meet the following requirements:
- Attend the MEd orientation in August at the Logan campus. This is designed for the students to meet each other and the department faculty and become familiar with the program requirements and expectations.
- Have local computer access. To adequately participate in this program, students must own or have access to a reasonably modern network-compatible computer.
- Have e-mail and Internet access. This is required for communication with the advisor, the faculty, and other students in the program. Reliable Internet access is required to complete online coursework.
- Have basic computer skills.
Requirements
The Educational Technology degree program is a 37 semester hour program of coursework with a culminating experience: a creative project or an internship. Students are admitted in a cohort each fall. With the one-credit required orientation in August, the anticipated time line for finishing the degree requirements is two years or six semesters.
To complete the required coursework in two years, students must take the requisite classes when offered. However, students can take up to six years to complete the degree. Students typically complete their culminating experience during the spring semester of the second academic year.
Upon acceptance to the program, students are assigned an advisor who will be their guide through the master’s program. The advisor serves as a resource for information and a liaison between the students and the university. Near the end of the first year, students choose a graduate chairperson from the department faculty. The chairperson mentors each student through their culminating experience and their portfolio.
Contact Us
For specific questions regarding this program including admissions, courses, and requirements contact:
Logan
Outreach Program
Phone:435-797-3616
Cell/other:Toll-free Phone: 866-782-9301
Fax: 435-797-2693
edtech@usu.edu
The Department of Instructional Technology (IT) at Utah State University has a long tradition of providing outreach programs throughout the state of Utah. This goal, to meet the outreach needs unique to Utah, has caused the IT Department to be creative and innovative in its outreach efforts. Through the use of technology and evolving research that demonstrates best practice, the department’s distance education program provides an avenue for individuals, regardless of where they live within the state, to have access to a graduate education without moving to Logan.
This program provides the privileges of advanced education with local access that can provide career advancement, peace of mind, and technical confidence. These benefits come from a program that intends to help its graduates evaluate, integrate, and implement various forms of technology and instructional design skills into their current teaching or administrative assignments.
The IT Master of Education (MEd) program is specifically designed for public school teachers and administrators who want to increase their understanding of the role of technology and its appropriate implementation in the teaching and learning process. Students from a variety of backgrounds and career choices not in public education have also benefited from this program.
The Master of Education degree with an emphasis in Educational Technology is a 37 semester hour program of course work and culminating student project. A new cohort begins each fall and runs for two years or six semesters. The course work requirement is completed through a combination of the Interactive Video Conferencing courses; by online Web-based courses; and by independent study, seminar, workshop or institute.
There are three additional emphases available within the MEd program. Students may elect to take coursework for School Library Media Administration, Distance Learning, or Administrative/Supervisory Certification.
Special summer offerings allow students the opportunity to take classes in regional face-to-face experiences as well as workshops and institutes. To complete the required coursework in two years, students must take the requisite classes when offered. Students will be expected to complete their creative project during the spring semester of the second academic year.
Upon acceptance to the program, students are assigned an advisor who will be their guide through the Master’s program. The advisor serves as a source of information and helps answer questions and concerns. A graduate committee is assigned near the end of the first year. The chairperson consults with each student on their final project and their portfolio.
Courses:
CORE COURSES
- INST 6300: MEd Orientation
- INST 6310: Foundations of Educational Technology
- INST 6325: Communication, Instruction & the Learning Process
- INST 6350: Instructional Design Process I
- INST 6355: Instructional Design Process II
- EDUC 6550: Research for the Classroom Teacher
EMPHASIS COURSES
- INST 6060: SLM Foundations & Information Management
- INST 6015: SLM Collection Development & Literature
- INST 6025: SLM Programs & Instructional Design
- INST 6030: Information Access, Literacy & Technology
- INST 6040: SLM Center Administration & Leadership
- INST 6090: School Library Media Practicum
- INST 6105: Distance Education Tools
- INST 6120: Distance Education Projects
- INST 6140: Producing Distance Education Resources
- INST 6160: Distance Learning K-12
- INST 6195: Practicum in Distance Learning
- INST 6390: Planning, Resources & Implementation for Technology
- INST 6720: Instructional Technology in Adult Education
- INST 6730: Technology and its Role in the Transformation of Education
- INST 6760: Grant Writing
- INST 6900: Independent Study
- INST 6910: Independent Research
- INST 6940: Internship
- INST 6960: Creative Project
- TEAL 6500: Public School Finances
- TEAL 6740: Public School Law
* INST 6900, 6910, 6940, and 6960 are arranged with a supervising faculty member.
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