Computer/Technology Education Endorsement

Program Description:

Technological advancements have redefined the role of educational technology in the school environment. Along with established roles as collector of resources and manager of facilities, new roles have emerged - the roles of instructional designer, technology integration facilitator, computer classroom specialist, technology coordinator, and most importantly, technologically competent classroom teacher. The Educational Technology program prepares candidates to fill these new roles. The program of study was developed following the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards and the guidelines for Technology Facilitator.

The Educational Technology Master of Arts Degree Program includes a thesis course, whereas the Educational Technology Master of Education Degree Program includes an internship. The Instructional Design for Online Learning (IDOL) courses allow candidates to receive the IDOL certificate, which is issued by Wright State University. This certificate program may be taken on its own or as part of the Educational Technology M.Ed. Program. Candidates with a teaching license also are eligible to receive the Educational Technology Endorsement, issued by the Ohio Department of Education. This endorsement program may be taken on its own or as part of the Educational Technology M.Ed. Program.

Admissions Requirements:

Waiver of GRE/MAT

Candidates to Leadership Studies master’s degree programs, may not be required to submit passing GRE or MAT scores if their cumulative undergraduate GPA is a 3.0 or higher.

Candidates must meet the requirements for admission established by the Graduate School. If testing is required, candidates must score in the 50th percentile or better on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Records Exam (GRE).