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Concentration in Teaching and Technology

 

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Concentration 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.
 
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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

 
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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.
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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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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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To pursue state level resolution, contact Lisa Johnson 701-858-3494


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