(minimum 32 credits)
Core M.S. Educational Technology Requirements: (17 credits)
All Students
- EDCI 513, Foundations of Educational Technology
- EDCI 591T, Learning Theory for Instructional Designers
- EDCI 572, Introduction to Instructional Development
- EDCI 561, Computer Assisted Instruction
- EDCI 660, Educational Technology Seminar (2 or more credits
Business/Industry Track
- EDCI 573, Instructional Development Practicum
Education Track
- EDCI 564, Integration and Management of Computers in Education
M.S. students will complete all core courses (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for prior experience) in roughly the order shown. This will provide a cohesive set of sequenced experiences for students. Business/industry oriented students will be required to complete EDCI 573, while education oriented students must complete EDCI 564. [Note: EDCI 560, Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning, the introductory graduate level class addressing basic computer applications, will continue to be offered as a service course but will be treated as a prerequisite for incoming Ed Tech students if they lack these basic skills.]
Research, Development, and Exit Requirements: (6-9 hours)
All Students
- EDPS 533, Introduction to Educational Research
- Master's competencies portfolio (addresses required graduate competencies, which replace the 9 hours of graduate foundations formerly required, as well as Educational Technology specific competencies in both instructional design and computer use)
- Master's written exit examination (comprehensive exam)
Non-Thesis Track
- EDCI 670, Educational Technology Integrated Project (3 credits)
Thesis Track
- EDCI 697, M.S. Thesis (6 credits)
Electives: (6-9 hours)
Non-thesis track students may take 3 electives (9 hrs), while thesis track students may take2 electives (6 hrs).
- Design
- EDCI 672, Advanced Instructional Development and Systems Technology
- EDCI 673, Issues and Methods in Educational Technology Research
- EDCI 674, Advanced Instructional Design Theory and Models
- EDCI 591D, Assessment / Evaluation
- EDCI 675, Instructional Strategies
- EDCI 627, Current Topics Seminar
- Development
- EDCI 566, Educational Applications of Hypermedia
- EDCI 571, Production of Instructional Materials
- EDCI 591N, Instructional Design and Motivation
- EDCI 591Z, Foundations of Distance Learning
- EDCI 662, Instructional Development Management Applications of Microcomputers
- EDCI 663, Interactive Video and Multimedia
- EDCI 664, Courseware Design for Computer-Based Instruction
- Performance Improvement
Introduction to Human Performance Technology (proposed new course)
Performance System Design (proposed new course)
Tentative Core Course Scheduling
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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EDCI 513
EDCI 591T
EDCI 672
EDCI 660/573/695 |
EDCI 561/EDCI 662
EDCI 564
EDCI 572
EDCI 673
EDCI 674
EDCI 660/573/695 |
EDCI 591T (alternating)
EDCI 561 (alternating)
EDCI 564 (alternating)
EDCI 572 (alternating)
EDCI 573/695 |
Timeline for Major M.S. Reviews and Evaluations
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Review/Evaluation |
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Planning Course Work |
Initially, meet with your temporary faculty advisor to begin planning the course work that you will pursue for your degree. You will meet with your advisor/committee chair prior to the beginning of each semester to plan course work. |
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Portfolio Review |
Your portfolio will be reviewed by your advisor/committee chair every semester in order to check your progress toward development of the graduate competencies. The portfolio should be submitted no later than the Friday prior to Fall break and Spring break. You must complete the process of satisfying the graduate competencies on or before the middle of the term in which you intend to graduate. |
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Annual Review |
A yearly progress review will be conducted by the faculty each May. Student Progress Reports should be submitted by the end of Spring semester. |
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Graduate Committee and
Plan of Study |
Formulate your graduate committee and create a Plan of Study to be filed with the Graduate School when about a third of the course work has been completed. The Plan of Study is first approved by your graduate committee and then by the Graduate School. |
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Integrated Project/Thesis |
Prepare a proposal for either your integrated project or your thesis. Your graduate committee must approve the proposal before you can proceed. After approval, proceed with the project or thesis study. Prepare your final report. Present your integrated project or defend your thesis to your committee. |
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Exit Exam |
The Exit Exam (Comprehensive Exam) will be scheduled from 8am to noon on Tuesday and Thursday during the first week of classes in Fall and Spring semesters. You must attend both the Tuesday and Thursday test sessions. | |
