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Program: Computer/Technology Endorsement

Degree Level: Graduate

Delivered By: World Wide Web

Percent of program offered at a distance: 100%

Contact:
Dr. Drew Tiene
dtiene@kent.edu
330.672.0607

School:
Lifespan Development and Educational Services
Address: 405 White Hall
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001

More Information about Computer/Technology Endorsement

Program description:

The Computer/Technology licensure endorsement program is intended for teachers who will teach about computers and peripheral devices and computer applications in education or who want to move to technology positions in the schools. The program consists of courses in instructional design, managing change, computer networking, authoring systems, Internet education, and others. You may work toward a masters degree plus the Computer/Technology license endorsement or, if you already have a masters degree in education, you may add the endorsement to your existing teaching license.

Admission/Prerequisite Requirements:

All candidates must meet the following requirements prior to admission to the licensure program. The admissions file will not be considered by the faculty until all materials have been received

• An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• An overall undergraduate grade-point average of 3.00 or better and a graduate GPA of 3.25 or better and/or other evidence of potential success in graduate studies (official transcripts required)
• A valid teaching certificate or license in Ohio prior to admission in the endorsement program in computer/technology
• Letters of recommendation

Courses required:

The Masters degree in Instructional Technology with the Computer/Technology License Endorsement consists of 36 credit hours in the following courses:

NOTE: Courses with ehhslogo are currently online.

General Education Requirements (3 credit hours)

ESPY 65524  Learning Theories 3 ehhslogo

Instructional Technology Core Requirements (15 credit hours)

ITEC 57403 Instructional Design 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 57430 Computer Applications in Education 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 67411 Designing Visuals for Instruction 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 67420 Current Issues in Instructional Technology 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 67438 Instructional Applications of the Internet 3 ehhslogo

Other Instructional Technology Requirements (15 credit hours)

ITEC 67425 Managing Technological Change 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 67426 Networking Basics for Educators 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 67432 Designing Multimedia Instruction 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 67436 Distance Education 3 ehhslogo
ITEC 67437 Web Development for Educators
3 ehhslogo

Required Culminating Experiences (3 credit hours)

ITEC 67439 Portfolio Review 1 ehhslogo
ITEC 67492 Advanced Practicum and Internship in Ed Media 2