Master of Science in
Educational Technology
with Initial to Professional Certification
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Leads to Initial NYS Certification as an Educational Technology Specialist
No GRE required
Flexible schedule
For
Experienced teachers who wish to advance their Educational Technology Specialist certification to Professional. Candidates must hold initial certification in Educational Technology and meet other requirements set forth by the NYS.
What You Learn
The Master’s of Science Initial to Professional Educational Technology Specialist certification provides candidates the opportunity to enhance their content area in Educational Technology, allowing to teach digital literacy technology curriculum to K-12 students and provide professional development support to educators integrating educational technology into everyday teaching.
How You Learn
Courses are all online asynchronous.
Career Outcomes
Candidates with this certification will be eligible to apply for their Professional Certification upon meeting all NYS requirements
Degree Requirements
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
| EDU 5010 | E-Portfolio | 0 |
| EDU 5130 | Meeting the Needs of Culturally Diverse Students in Inclusive Classrooms in Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5230 | Instructional Applications of the Internet – Integrating Digital Age Tools into Instruction, Classroom Management, Communication and Collaboration | 3 |
| EDU 5240 | Diverse Abilities and Needs of Students in Inclusive Classrooms Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6 and Adolescence 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 5300 | Foundations of Education and Technology | 3 |
| EDU 5301 | Analyzing Digital Media in Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDU 5302 | Interdisciplinary Curriculum and Methods in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDU 5303 | Assessment Tools for Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDU 5304 | Educational Website Design, Video Integration, Distance Learning, Blended and Virtual Schools | 3 |
| EDU 5305 | Mobile Learning and Teaching with Social Media for Educational Technology Courses | 3 |
| EDU 5530 | Educational Technology Practicum Seminar | 0 |
| EDU 5620 | Educational Technology Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 5644 | Thesis and Capstone Proposal Development in the Technology Rich Classroom Environment | 3 |
| EDU 5654 | Thesis and Capstone Project for the Technology Rich Classroom | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
