Master of Arts in Curriculum and Educational Technology
30 credits
This 30-credit program is designed for educators who are seeking to integrate technology into P-12 curriculum and other instructional contexts. Graduates are prepared to become leaders through course work and experiences that focus on development of a conceptual framework in which technology is an embedded aspect of the teaching and learning process, and curriculum development strengthens instructional practice. Graduates will be able to develop curriculum and utilize technology in ways that keep pace with the evolving needs of schools and society. It is possible to complete the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Educational Technology via distance education or online options.
Required Courses
| EDCU 601 | Principles and Procedures of Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDST 671 | Evaluation of Educational Programs | 3 |
| EDST 676 | Research on Impacting Student Learning | 3 |
| EDTE 650 | Curricular Integration of Learning Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 670 | Technology Policy and Pedagogy | 3 |
A B or better grade is required in EDST 671.
3 credits from
| EDCU 610 | The Elementary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCU 620 | The Secondary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCU 630 | The Junior High and Middle School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCU 640 | The Alternative School Curricula | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
3 credits from
| EDFO 631 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| EDFO 641 | History of American Education | 3 |
| EDFO 651 | Educational Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
In addition to the core courses, students must choose from one of two, 9-credit concentrations.
Curriculum concentration, 9 credits from
| EDCU 610 | The Elementary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCU 620 | The Secondary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCU 630 | The Junior High and Middle School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCU 640 | The Alternative School Curricula | 3 |
| EDCU 673 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| EDCU 675 | Evaluation of Educational Personnel to Strengthen Curriculum | 3 |
| EDST 680 | Staff Development to Strengthen Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Educational technology concentration, 9 credits from
| EDRD 624 | Integrating Technology in the Literacy Program | 3 |
| EDTE 585 | School Information Infrastructures | 3 |
| EDTE 652 | Multimedia Web Design and Development for Education | 3 |
| EDTE 655 | Inquiry and Simulation Models in Educational Computing | 3 |
| EDTE 660 | Instructional Design and Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 665 | Visual and Digital Literacies | 3 |
| EDTE 675 | Distance Education and Distributed Learning Technology | 3 |
| EDTE 680 | Advanced Projects in Digital Media | 3 |
| EDTE 685 | Information Systems for Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| EDTE 690 | Practicum in Educational Technology | 2 TO 4 |
| EDTE 699 | Independent Study in Educational Technology | 1 TO 4 |
| MATH 631 | Technology for Mathematics Teachers | 3 |
| SPCE 631 | Computer Technology and the Learner with Special Needs | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
6 credits maximum for EDTE 690 and EDTE 699 combined.