Educational Technology, MEd

Health Professions Applications Concentration

Instructional Design for Digital Learning (IDDL) Concentration

Program Description:

Technological advancements have redefined the role of educational technology in the school environment. Along with the 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 master’s degree program is designed to help students achieve the skills and dispositions required to fulfill these roles. The program of study was developed following the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards and guidelines for Technology Facilitator.

This program does not lead to an initial teaching license.

Instructional Design Option:

Students may combine the Educational Technology M.Ed program with the Instructional Design for Digital Learning 1 (IDDL-1) Certificate program to create an effective program of study that will prepare them for the changing world of innovative pedagogy, including topics such as flipped classrooms, digital citizenship, and developing online communities. Please note that IDDL-1 courses are only offered in a fully online format.

Admission Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher.
GPA of 3.0 or higher on any previous graduate work, if applicable.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores in the 50th percentile or better. Note: Test requirement is waived if the applicant’s cumulative undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher or if the applicant has a previous master’s degree.

Admission Process:

Apply to Graduate School.
Submit to the Graduate School:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended (except WSU).
- Official GRE or MAT scores if applicable.
- Statement of goals and objectives which can be uploaded as part of application.
International applicants should refer to the International Gateway website for any additional application requirements.

For additional information:

Health Professions Applications Concentration

Program Coursework

EDT 8110 - Learning in a Digital World Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8120 - Instructional Design for Digital Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8130 - Making Online Courses Interactive Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8140 - Learning Management Systems & Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8150 - Digital Professional Development Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8210 - Applied Psychology Learning Theory for Digital Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8220 - Instructional Design Concepts and Theories Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8230 - Digital Scholarship of Teaching: Research Methodologies Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8240 - Digital Scholarship of Teaching: Literature Review Credit Hour(s): 3
and
EDT 8610 - Health Professions Applications Clinical Teaching Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (3 hours required)
OR
EDT 8610 Health Professions Applications Clinical Teaching (4 hours required)

and

EDT 8620 - Applied Research for Health Professions Applications Credit Hour(s): 2

Optional Internship: 1-3 Hours

EDT 8900 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

* Notes:

The required first class for the M.Ed. is EDT 8110
For graduation, students must successfully complete all courses and also have a completed Electronic Portfolio

Total: 30 Hours

Instructional Design for Digital Learning (IDDL)

Program Requirements:

Educationall Technology IDDL Concentration Classes: 12 Hours

EDT 8130 - Making Online Courses Interactive Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8210 - Applied Psychology Learning Theory for Digital Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8220 - Instructional Design Concepts and Theories Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8240 - Digital Scholarship of Teaching: Literature Review Credit Hour(s): 3

Educational Technology Ed Tech Core Classes: 18 Hours

EDT 8110 - Learning in a Digital World Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8120 - Instructional Design for Digital Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8140 - Learning Management Systems & Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8150 - Digital Professional Development Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8230 - Digital Scholarship of Teaching: Research Methodologies Credit Hour(s): 3
EDT 8250 - Digital Citizenship Credit Hour(s): 3

Optional Internship: 1-3 Hours

EDT 8900 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

* Notes:

All classes in this program are 100% online.
Students will have the option to complete a 1-3 hour internship, in addition to classes in this M.Ed.
The required first class for the M.Ed. is EDT 8110 . This is where the electronic portfolio is set up and students must maintain throughout the program. Each class will have required portfolio components that must be completed as part of each course.
The exit requirement for graduation is a completed portfolio and successful completion of all courses.