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Concentration in Teaching and Technology

 

Complete Program Online

 
Master's Degree Fully Online

Master's degree offered completely online and taught by experienced online instructors. Degree requires 32-35 credits.
Teaching and Technology concentration is designed for P-16 educators to help them become effective users of technology and develop strategies for successfully integrating technology into the classroom to enhance the learning experience.
 
Course Requirements

All students in Master of Education Degree are required to complete four core courses, two special Program Courses and choose one option listed below.

OPTION 1: TEACHING & LEARNING
In addition to the core courses and program requirements, students must complete 11 hours of required courses and 6 hours of elective courses.

Required Courses - 11 hours
EDUC 635 Technology for Learning, 3 hours
EDUC 650 Field Design and Implementation, 3 hours
EDUC 675 Teaching with 21st Century Tools, 2 hours
EDUC 685 Action Research in Education, 3 hours

Electives - 6 hours
EDUC 630 Principles of Teaching and Learning, 3 hours
EDUC 665 Learning Theory and Instructional Design, 3 hours
STEM 660 Design for Engineering, 3 hours
STEM 665 Invention and Innovation, 3 hours
STEM 670 Design, Technology, and Engineering for Elementary, 3 hours

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OPTION 2 - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
In addition to the core courses and program requirements, students must complete 8 hours of required courses and 12 hours of Elementary Education courses.

Required Courses - 8 hours
EDUC 650 Field Design and Implementation, 3 hours
EDUC 675 Teaching with 21st Century Tools, 2 hours
EDUC 685 Action Research in Education, 3 hours

Elementary Education Courses - 12 hours
EDUC 631 Principles for Teaching & Learning in Elementary, 3 hours
EDUC 664 Literature & Literacy for Children and Young Adults, 3 hours
EDUC 667 Literacy as Communication in Elementary, 3 hours
STEM 670 Design Technology and Engineering for Elementary, 3 hours

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Option 3 - English Education
In addition to the core courses and program requirements, students must complete 8 hours of required courses and 12 hours of English Education courses.

Required Courses - 8 hours
EDUC 650 Field Design and Implementation, 3 hours
EDUC 675 Teaching with 21st Century Tools, 2 hours
EDUC 685 Action Research in Education, 3 hours

English Education Courses - 12 hours
ENGL 650 Studies in Literature, 3 hours
ENGL 653 Language and Society, 3 hours
ENGL 664 Literature & Literacy for Children and Young Adults, 3 hours
ENGL 673 Linguistics for ELL Teachers, 3 hours

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Option 4 - Music Technology
In addition to the core courses and program requirements, students must complete 8 hours of required courses and 12 hours of Music Technology courses.

Required Courses - 8 hours
EDUC 650 Field Design and Implementation, 3 hours
EDUC 675 Teaching with 21st Century Tools, 2 hours
EDUC 685 Action Research in Education, 3 hours

Music Technology Courses - 12 hours
MUS 615 Digital Audio Processing, 3 hours
MUS 625 Music Recording, Mixing, and Mastering, 3 hours
MUS 635 Music Technology History, Repertoire, and Composition, 3 hours
MUS 645 Integrating Technology into the Music Curriculum, 3 hours
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Office Information
Mailing Address:
Office of Graduate Studies and Research
101 College Street SW
Valley City, ND 58072
Phone: 701.845.7303
Fax: 701.845.7305
Email: graduate@vcsu.edu

Contact Information

Questions on Graduate Studies:
Misty Lindgren
Phone: 701.845.7303
Email: graduate@vcsu.edu

Office of Graduate Studies
Dr. Terry Corwin - Director
Phone: 701.845.7238
Email: terry.corwin@vcsu.edu

For more information on:
Library and Information Technologies
concentration contact:
Jennifer Jenness - Assistant Professor
Phone: 701.845.7462
Email: jennifer.jennes@vcsu.edu

For more information on:
Technology Education
concentration contact:
James Boe - Department Chair
Phone: 701.845.7442
Email: jim.boe@vcsu.edu

For more information on:
Teaching & Technology concentration contact:
Dr. Gary Thompson - Dean of Education
Phone: 701.845.7197
Email: gary.thompson@vcsu.edu

For more information on:
English Language Learners concentration contact:
Dr. Joan Aus
Phone: 701.845.7428
Email: joan.aus@vcsu.edu

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