Computer/Technology Endorsement

Program: Computer/Technology Endorsement

Degree Level: Graduate

Delivered By: World Wide Web

Percent of program offered at a distance: 100%

Contact:
Dr. Drew Tiene
dtiene@kent.edu
330.672.0607

School:
Lifespan Development and Educational Services
Address: 405 White Hall
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001

More Information about Computer/Technology Endorsement

Program description:

The Computer/Technology licensure endorsement program is intended for teachers who will teach about computers and peripheral devices and computer applications in education or who want to move to technology positions in the schools. The program consists of courses in instructional design, managing change, computer networking, authoring systems, Internet education, and others. You may work toward a masters degree plus the Computer/Technology license endorsement or, if you already have a masters degree in education, you may add the endorsement to your existing teaching license.

 

Admission/Prerequisite Requirements:

All candidates must meet the following requirements prior to admission to the licensure program. The admissions file will not be considered by the faculty until all materials have been received

• An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• An overall undergraduate grade-point average of 3.00 or better and a graduate GPA of 3.25 or better and/or other evidence of potential success in graduate studies (official transcripts required)
• A valid teaching certificate or license in Ohio prior to admission in the endorsement program in computer/technology
• Letters of recommendation

Courses required:

The Masters degree in Instructional Technology with the Computer/Technology License Endorsement consists of 36 credit hours in the following courses:

NOTE: Courses with are currently online.

General Education Requirements (3 credit hours)
	ESPY 65524	Learning Theories	3
Instructional Technology Core Requirements (15 credit hours)
	ITEC 57403	Instructional Design	3
	ITEC 57430	Computer Applications in Education	3
	ITEC 67411	Designing Visuals for Instruction	3
	ITEC 67420	Current Issues in Instructional Technology	3
	ITEC 67438	Instructional Applications of the Internet	3
Other Instructional Technology Requirements (15 credit hours)
	ITEC 67425	Managing Technological Change	3
	ITEC 67426	Networking Basics for Educators	3
	ITEC 67432	Designing Multimedia Instruction	3
	ITEC 67436	Distance Education	3
	ITEC 67437	Web Development for Educators	3
Required Culminating Experiences (3 credit hours)
	ITEC 67439	Portfolio Review	1
	ITEC 67492	Advanced Practicum and Internship in Ed Media	2