Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) - Educational Technology

Program Overview

The Educational Technology track in the Curriculum and Instruction MEd program equips certified educators with the skills to integrate technology into their curriculum and develop leadership abilities as site-based technology coordinators in K-12 schools and higher education institutions. The program includes core courses in curriculum theory, data analysis, and action research, as well as specialization courses in educational technology, multimedia, and emerging technologies. Graduates are prepared to enhance student learning through the effective use of technology and play key roles in shaping the future of education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Educational Technology track in the Curriculum and Instruction MEd program is designed for certified and experienced educators who want to increase their technological skills and become highly skilled at successfully integrating technology into the curriculum. The program also aims to develop leadership skills necessary to become site-based technology coordinators in K-12 schools, colleges and universities.

Outline:

The Educational Technology track in the Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction program requires 15 credit hours of core courses, including completion of a capstone research project (3 credit hours). In addition, students take 15 credit hours of specialization courses.

Core Courses (15 Credit Hours):

• EDG6935 - Introductory Seminar in Teacher Leadership (3)
• EDG6223 - Curriculum Theory, Organization, and Policy (3)
• EDF6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction (3)
• EDF6233 - Introduction to Action Research and Analysis of Classroom Practice (3)
• EDF6635 - Capstone: Action Research in Teacher Leadership (3)

Specialization Courses (15 Credit Hours):

• EME6405 - Adapting and Integrating Innovative Technologies in Education (3)
• EME6507 - Multimedia for Education and Training (3)
• EME6602 - Integration of Technology into the Learning Environments (3)
• EME6053 - Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies (3)

Choose at least 1 of the following:

• EME6055 - Current Trends in Instructional Technology (3)
• EME6062 - Research in Instructional Technology (3)
• EME6613 - Instructional System Design (3)
• EME6417 - Interactive Online and Virtual Teaching Environments (3)
• EME6458 - Virtual Teaching and the Digital Educator (3)
• EME6457 - Distance Education: Technology Process Product (3)

Total Credit Hours Required:

30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Track Prerequisites:

• Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area and/or sustained teaching experience within schools/colleges (approved by track coordinator).

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for roles such as:

• Site-based technology coordinators in K-12 schools
• Technology coordinators in colleges and universities

Other:

• The program requires a course-based action research study and completion of a capstone experience.
• Students must complete an Intent to Graduate form the semester prior to enrolling in EDF 6635.
• The MEd program has temporarily suspended admissions effective Summer 2021.