Program Overview:
Students interested in instructional technology as it relates to online delivery of courses, teaching and staff supporting roles in higher education, adult education and training, continuing education, religious education, corporate education, government civil service instructional systems specialist roles, and community education should consider this unique master’s program. Students interested in New York State Certification as Educational Technologists for P-12 schools should refer to the Program in Educational Technology Specialist.
Master’s Program (30 credits)
The graduate program in Instructional Technology (IT) leads to a Master of Science in Education (MSED) degree in Instructional Technology. The program focuses on instructional technology knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to develop, design, implement, instruct, and evaluate curriculum integrating technologies with an emphasis on adult learning theory. The program would serve learners interested in traditional careers, as well as non-traditional career paths that involve training and education of adults.
In today’s information explosion, the market for instructional technologists to develop, design, implement and teach integration technologies is an ever-growing field. Higher education has embraced online learning and with that paradigm a growing field for instructional technology is producing jobs as professional development specialists, course management administrators, online course designers, and online student and staff support engineers. Corporate America and the Department of Defense (DOD), for example, have preceded higher education in the migration of the majority of their training into online delivery systems, asynchronous modes of training, and approaches to employee learning solutions. The expansion of online training has crossed over into religious education and community-based organizations that offer training as part of their community service and outreach.
The MSED in IT program prepares teachers and adult educational professionals to use a broad range of technologies in their multiple roles as teachers, facilitators, mentors, action researchers, learners, and change managers. Candidates from a broad range of backgrounds, content and preparation areas are accepted into this program. The IT program is an excellent choice for those learners interested in the spectrum of instructional technologies delivered to adult learners across a wide variety of fields.
Objectives
Students who successfully complete the Instructional Technology program will have accrued background in foundations of educational technology, adult learning processes, teaching diverse populations, program improvement, teaching methods, online curriculum development, and knowledge and evaluation of instructional software and hardware applications.
Graduates of the IT program must demonstrate:
- Professionalism in exercising their roles as Instructional Technologists;
- Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate appropriate integration of technology into adult educational settings, including ability to optimize instructional technology learning environments aligned with requirements for the government service instructional systems specialist rating;
- Knowledge of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of technology and process management systems;
- Ability to teach diverse pupils effectively in a technology environment; and
- Ability to design and implement a systems approach to online curriculum and course development.
Program Contacts:
To email the Program Coordinator of Instructional Technology,
Dr. Travis Plowman, Applied, Educational and Instructional Technology
Program Webpage,
Instructional Technology M.S.E.D.
Program Requirements:
Students seeking the MSED in Instructional Technology must complete 30 credits as indicated below.
Core Requirements (9 Credits)
| EPY 500 | Educational Research | 3 |
| TED 506 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3 |
| TED 550 | Technology Project-Based and Collaborative Learning | 3 |
Instructional Technology (9 Credits)
| TED 540 | Special Topics: Designing Online Instruction | 3 |
| TED 570 | Professional Development to Support Integration of Technology | 3 |
| TED 574 | Laboratory Methods in Educational Technology | 3 |
TED 540: Course with imbedded field experience.
Program Improvement (6 Credits)
| EPY 540 | Introduction to Program Evaluation | 3 |
| EPY 544 | Grant Writing and Program Development | 3 |
Practica Experience (6 Credits)
| TED 573 | Field-Based Research with Internship | 3 |
| TED 593 | Seminar in Instructional Technology | 3 |
TED 573: Course with imbedded field experience
Internship/Field Experience/Service:
The program requires a one-semester internship that may be completed locally in a field related to the student’s area of interest. The internship provides a rich technology, hands-on experience during which the student is immersed in theory-to-practice delivery of instructional technology service. The internship requires 20 hrs/wk for a one semester placement, or may be 10 hrs/wk over a two semester placement. The second option requires registering for TED 573 a second semester.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
The program’s field based research project combined with a field based internship create a culminating academic experience that also provides job experience prior to entering the field of instructional technology.
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Instructional Technology Admission Information
Instructional Technology Admission Information
Admission to the Certificate in Instructional Technology program is consistent with the general requirements for admission to graduate study at The College of Saint Rose and the department of Educational and School Psychology, and Technology. Students who are interested in instructional technology can enter this Master’s program from any undergraduate preparation.
Students who seek admission to this Degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete an application for graduate study at The College of Saint Rose;
- Provide evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
- Provide copies of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended;
- Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the undergraduate major;
- Write a brief essay describing their interest in the program and how the program will help the candidate meet their educational and career goals;
- Submit two letters of recommendation; and
- Participate in a personal interview with a representative of the Instructional Technology program.
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