Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies

Educational Technology

• Master's Degree in Educational Technology
• Undergraduate Minor in Technological Literacy

Master's Degree in Educational Technology

The Master of Science degree with a major in Educational Technology is designed to prepare students to work with technology in educational settings. Two curricular emphases are offered within the degree: Technology Integration Specialist and Library Media. Candidates who select the technology integration specialist emphasis prepare to lead in the design, development and management of instructional materials through the use of educational technologies. Candidates who select the library media emphasis prepare to lead in the design, development, and direction of library media centers in elementary, middle and/or secondary schools. Recommendation for licensure as a school library media specialist is an expected end result.  This program is delivered entirely online.

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• Procedural Steps for Master's Degree
• Online Program

Procedural steps for Master's Degree and/or Licensure:

1. The student must apply for and be admitted to a degree program through the Office of Graduate Studies.
2. The student must fulfill entrance requirements for the Educational Technology program as directed by the advisor.
3. The student must apply for candidacy in conference with the advisor.
4. Petition online through the Graduate system in GUS to graduate. All official transcripts from other institutions must be on file in the Graduate Office. The advisor must have unofficial copies of the same transcripts.
5. The student must maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above for coursework.
6. The student must satisfactorily pass the e-portfolio at the end of the program.

Online Program

The educational technology degree with an emphasis in Library Media or Technology Integration Specialist is available completely online.

For more information regarding the degree, please contact Sue Stidham at (620) 235-4024 or Michelle Hudiburg at (620) 235-4507.

Undergraduate Minor in Technological Literacy

The minor in Technological Literacy is available to all appropriate majors. The minor combines Educational Technology courses with Technology Education courses to provide a comprehensive approach to the practical use and implementation of computer skils, design and problem solving skills and teaming concepts into real world practices and experiences.

Required Courses