Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Overview

It encompasses courses in educational technology, school technology management, and practicum. Students can pursue this endorsement alongside an M.Ed. degree or as a standalone program. Successful completion allows teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms and assume technology leadership roles.

Program Outline

The program provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate technology into the classroom and prepare students for the digital world.

• ETEC 67492 PRACTICUM AND PORTFOLIO (3 credit hours)
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 15

Progression Requirements:

• Must maintain a minimum 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements:

• Minimum Major GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000
Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students must pass the Ohio Assessment Exam (OAE) to obtain this licensure.

Careers:

• Computer science teachers, postsecondary
• Projected growth: 2.6% slower than the average
• Number of jobs: 38,500
• Potential earnings: $85,540
• Education teachers, postsecondary
• Projected growth: 4.8% about as fast as the average
• Number of jobs: 77,300
• Potential earnings: $65,440
• Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
• Projected growth: 3.6% about as fast as the average
• Number of jobs: 627,100
• Potential earnings: $60,810
• Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
• Projected growth: 3.8% about as fast as the average
• Number of jobs: 1,050,800
This endorsement must be added to an existing teaching license and cannot be obtained independently as a separate licensure.
• Students who hold a master’s degree in education or another appropriate field may be able to earn the endorsement with this non-degree program.
Students without a master's degree may work toward both a master’s degree and the endorsement by applying to the M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology, Computer Technology Endorsement Preparation concentration.
• This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio.