About This Program

教育在教育技术的主人program prepares you for a successful career in the field of education technology. With a curriculum focused on the latest trends and technologies in education, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a variety of roles.Read more...

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator:Chia-Ling Kuo|ckuo@kent.edu| 330-672-0599
• Connect with an Admissions Counselor:U.S. Student|International Student

Program Description

• Delivery:
  • Fully online
  • Mostly online
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit thegraduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit theinternational admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references
• Computer Science and Computer Technology concentrations require evidence of a valid 4-year Resident Educator or 5-year Professional State of Ohio teaching license.
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
  • 最低79新托福score (Internet-based version)
  • Minimum 77 MELAB score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score

For more information about graduate admissions, visit thegraduate admission website. For more information on international admission, visit theOffice of Global Education’s admission website.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
ETEC 57427	TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING	3
ETEC 57400	TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY	3
ETEC 57403	INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN	3
ETEC 67420	RESEARCH ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY	3
Culminating Requirement
Choose from the following:		3-6
ETEC 60199	THESIS I
ETEC 67492	PRACTICUM AND PORTFOLIO1
Additional Requirements or Concentrations
Choose from the following:		15-18
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Computer Science Endorsement Preparation Concentration
Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		30-33

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Minimum 3 credit hours ofETEC 67492is required for students in either concentration.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
Specialization Electives1		15
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		15

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Students may choose coursework in various specializations, including immersive technologies for learning, management of educational technologies, online and blended learning and teaching, designing instructional and performance solutions.

Computer Science Endorsement Preparation Concentration Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements
CS 61002	ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING I	4
CS 61003	ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING II	4
CS 61004	OPERATING SYSTEMS AND ARCHITECTURE	4
ETEC 67434	EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR EDUCATION	3
ETEC 67402	MANAGING SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTERS AND PROGRAMS	3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		18

Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation Concentration Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements
ETEC 67402	MANAGING SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CENTERS AND PROGRAMS	3
ETEC 67425	管理技术变革	3
ETEC 67426	MANAGING SCHOOL TECHNOLOGIES	3
Electives		6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		15

Graduation Requirements

• No more than one-half of a graduate student's coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Students must complete 100 hours in the practicum for either the Computer Technology or Computer Science endorsement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge about different types of hardware and of a variety of different software applications.
2. Conduct literature reviews to examine issues associated with technology and learning.
3. Develop, implement and troubleshoot web-based, interactive multimedia educational programs.
4. Design, develop and evaluate educational materials using various technology tools.
5. Apply principles of message design to the development of educational materials.
6. Identify critical issues related to the field of educational technology.
7. Advocate for the appropriate use of technology in educational settings, including providing equitable access to technology resources for all students.
8. Apply principles of change management, organizational development, technological diffusion and adoption and project management to effecting change in an organization.
9. Practice the systematic evaluation of educational materials that use technology, based upon the objectives previously established for the unit or lesson.
10. Assess the effectiveness of the use of technology for instruction, with a variety of assessment techniques.
11. Identify trends in the field, and apply those trends to current situations.

此外,计算机科学毕业生的反对centration will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of computer science content and model important principles and concepts.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in data representation and abstraction
3. Effectively design, develop, and test algorithms
4. Demonstrate knowledge of digital devices, systems and networks
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role computer science plays in its impact in the modern world

Dual Degree with M.L.I.S. degree in Library and Information Science

Student have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology and the M.L.I.S. degree in School Library Media K-12. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.Ed./M.L.I.S. dual degree program leads to a multi-age initial licensure in school library media. This program prepares students to work in all types of libraries, including school libraries. The program of study includes professional educational requirements, along with library science and educational technology courses.

Dual Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
CI 67310	THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING	3
CI 67330	READING IN CONTENT AREAS	3
ETEC 57427	TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING	3
ETEC 57400	TRENDS IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY	3
LIS 60020	INFORMATION ORGANIZATION	3
LIS 60030	PEOPLE IN THE INFORMATION ECOLOGY	3
LIS 60050	RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE	3
LIS 60607	SCHOOL LIBRARY MANAGEMENT	3
LIS 60617	INFORMATION LITERACY FOR YOUTH	3
LIS 60624	CATALOGING FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES	3
LIS 60626	ENGAGING TEENS	3
LIS 60629	ENGAGING SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN	3
LIS 60630	REFERENCE SOURCES AND SERVICES FOR YOUTH	3
LIS 60676	TEACHING STRATEGIES AND METHODS IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES	3
SPED 53050	CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION NEEDS	3
Dual Degree Electives, choose from the following:		6
ETEC 57403	INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
ETEC 57427	TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING
ETEC 67420	RESEARCH ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
ETEC 67425	管理技术变革
ETEC 67426	MANAGING SCHOOL TECHNOLOGIES
ETEC 67434	EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR EDUCATION
ETEC 67442	DESIGNING ONLINE AND BLENDED COURSES
ETEC 67444	TEACHING ONLINE AND BLENDED COURSES
ETEC 67445	DESIGNING INSTRUCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
LIS 60675	YOUTH LITERATURE IN THE DIGITAL REALM
Additional Library and Information Science (LIS) courses are accepted
Culminating Requirement
LIS 60892	CULMINATING EXPERIENCE FOR DUAL DEGREE	6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		57

Graduation Requirements

• Students in M.Ed. degree have six years from the term of first enrollment to complete the degree.
• Students are responsible for completing licensure paperwork requirements through the College of Education, Health and Human Services near the end of or at the conclusion of their M.L.I.S. degree program. Exam administered by the Evaluation Systems Group of Pearson is required for licensure.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website. for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in Educational Technology prepares students to design, develop and use a variety of technologies in school classrooms, in training facilities or in other educational settings. Students gain core educational technology knowledge and skills and then specialize in an area within the field.

The Educational Technology major comprises the following optional concentrations:

• TheComputer Technology Endorsement Preparationconcentration allows students with an existing Ohio teaching license to obtain the computer technology endorsement. The endorsement allows teachers to teach computer applications in the classroom or assume technology leadership positions in a school or at the district level. The endorsement cannot be obtained as a stand-alone license.
• TheComputer Science Endorsement Preparationconcentration allows students with an existing Ohio teaching license to obtain the computer science endorsement. The endorsement prepares computer science educators. The endorsement cannot be obtained as a stand-alone license.

Students may declare the program with no concentration and develop of plan of study to meet their educational and career goals.