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Concentration in Teaching and TechnologyList of CoursesConcentration Requirements
The Master of Education in Teaching and Technology requires 32-35 hours of coursework, an action research report, and an oral defense of a comprehensive portfolio. The curriculum is structured around a set of core requirements that provide a broad foundation in education, research and technology. All M.Ed. students are required to complete 12 hours of core courses and three hours of Special Program courses. Core Courses Required of all Students 12 Hours
EDUC 610 Research in Education, 3 hours EDUC 625 Issues in School, Community, and Family, 3 hours EDUC 640 Supervision and Assessment of Teachers and Learners, 3 hours EDUC 657 Exceptionality, Diversity, and Differences, 3 hours Special Program Requirements 3 hours
EDUC 698 Capstone, 2 hours EDUC 689 Research Application, 1 hour These courses are designed to support the student in completing graduation requirements culminating in the program's core values as outcomes. Students must select one of the following OPTIONS to complete the concentration in Teaching and Technology. More... Option 1: Teaching & Learning
In addition to the core courses and program requirements, student 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 Select 6 hours EDUC 630 Principles of Teaching and Learning, 3 hours EDUC 665 Learning Theory and Instructional Design, 3 hours TECH 660 Design for Engineering, 3 hours TECH 665 Invention and Innovation, 3 hours TECH 670 Design, Technology, and Engineering for Elementary, 3 hours Option 2: Elementary Education
In addition to the core courses and program requirements, student 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 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 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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