Instructional Technology

[1] Objectives

The Master of Science in Instructional Technology (ITEC) is designed to provide K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to become technology leaders and practitioners. By its design, the program offers a broad view of the field of instructional technology (e.g., history, theory, technology, management) yet is flexible enough to allow K-12 educators to select an area of concentration reflective of their professional interests. These areas of concentration, which provide specialized preparation in three technologically distinctive fields, are (a) online teaching and learning, (b) computer science teaching and learning, and (c) technology planning leadership. Developing a mindset for leadership and innovation is the overarching goal of the ITEC program.

The ITEC program is designed around an overarching goal of assisting individuals in acquiring the skills for leadership and innovative uses of instructional technology. More specifically, graduates will possess skills and knowledge needed to effectively

1. Provide professional expertise in instructional technology.
2. Integrate principles of various technologies for achieving educational or learning goals.
3. Implement effective curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
4. Be a visionary and innovative leader in the use of instructional technology.

[2] Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the degree program in instructional technology, an individual must

1. Meet the general admission requirements of the university.
2. Provide the department with copies of transcripts of all previous academic work.
3. Submit a valid standard educator license OR a two-page, double-spaced letter of intent that includes reasons for applying to this program, future goals, and three professional references.

No action will be taken relative to admission until all materials and information are received. Admission materials and information should be received by the department prior to registration.

A maximum of six semester hours of graduate degree credit with grades of “B” or above may be transferred from another UCA graduate program or another regionally accredited institution. Candidates must specifically request consideration of transfer work completed prior to admission to the program. After admission to the program, approval to transfer work from another institution must be approved prior to enrolling in the courses.

[3] Program Requirements

The Instructional Technology degree comprises 30 semester hours of graduate credit. The program consists of a 15-hour core (five 3-hour courses) and 15 hours (five 3-hour courses) of advanced study in a selected area of concentration (i.e., online teaching and learning, computer science teaching and learning, or technology planning leadership). In order to exit the program, the candidate will be required to successfully complete all coursework.

[3.1] Core Curriculum (15 credit hours)

[3.2] Areas of Concentration

The candidate selects one of the following areas.

[3.2.1] Online Teaching and Learning (15 credit hours)

[3.2.2] Leadership and Technology in Instructional Design (15 credit hours)

[3.2.3] Computer Science Teaching and Learning (15 credit hours)

Effective Summer 2023, admission to the Computer Science Teaching and Learning concentration has been suspended.

[3.3] Retention Requirements

To be recommended for a degree, candidates must complete all required course work with at least a 3.00 GPA.

[3.4] Continuous Enrollment Requirement

College of Education graduate students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment throughout their program of study until achieving program completion. Specifically, College of Education graduate students are expected to be enrolled in at least two of the three semesters in a given calendar year (Spring, Summer I or II, and Fall). If a student must take a time-out, the student is expected to notify his/her home department. If a student fails to register for more than one semester out of three in a given calendar year, he/she may be ineligible for readmission unless granted by the home department.

[4] Graduate Certificates

[4.1] Online Teaching and Learning (15 credit hours)

[4.2] Leadership and Technology in Instructional Design (15 credit hours)

[4.3] Computer Science Teaching and Learning (15 credit hours)

Effective Summer 2023, admission to the Computer Science Teaching and Learning certificate program has been suspended.

[5] Graduate Course Links

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