The graduate program in Educational Technology offers courses leading to the Master of Arts degree. The program is designed to prepare graduates to serve as Information and Communication Technologists in a variety of professional ventures among which are institutions of higher education (college resource centers), business, industry, and professional schools such as Medicine, Law, Dentistry, and Nursing. The program is also designed to provide students the theory, practical tools and techniques necessary to analyze, design and manage an instructional resource program. Full-time graduate students may complete the program in two academic years and one summer session.
Licensure & Non-Licensure Admissions Requirements
The Educational Technology Graduate Program has two tracks, 077 – Computer Specialist Licensure Track (requires an “A” Teaching License) and the Educational Technology Non-Licensure Track.
Completion Requirements
- An approved program of study that requires a minimum of 39 semester hours.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 successful completion of: Written Exam ePortfolio or Thesis.
- Oral defense of Thesis for non-licensure or portfolio for licensure candidates.
Educational Technology Course List
Core Courses (24 Hours)
- EDIT 5832 – Instructional Design
- EDIT 5855 – Advanced Technology for Educators
- EDIT 5828 – Multimedia Design
- EDIT 5826 – Web Design for Educators
- IND 5993 – Game Design
- EDIT 5822 – Program Planning and Staff Development
- IND 5996- Learning Management Systems
- EDIT 5990 – Advanced Multimedia-Technology/Program Production
Research and Practicum Courses (6- 9 Hours)
- EDGR 5910 – Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education
- EDGR 5925 – Applied Research Methods
- EDIT 5840 –Internship/Practicum in Instructional Technology
Elective Courses (6-9 Hours)
- EDIT 5834 – Hardware, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Networking
- IND 5991 – Interface Design
- IND 5994 – Instructional Design II
- IND 5997 – e-Portfolio Design
- IND 5998 – Course Management System
- IND 5999 – e-Portfolio Engineering
- EDGR 5465 – Multiculturalism and Practice of Schooling
Cohort III 2012 Schedule (118kb PDF)
For more information contact:
Prince Hycy Bull, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator - Master of Educational Technology Program
Phone: (919) 530-7287
E-mail: phbull@nccu.eduFor applications write or contact:
School of Education
Office of Graduate Studies
North Carolina Central University
712 Cecil Street
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 530-6478
Ms. Vonda Belle, Email: vbelle@nccu.eduNorth Carolina Central University
School of Education
Department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology
Master of Educational Technology Program
The program in Instructional Technology leading to the 077 license is primarily designed for K-12 teachers who are interested in becoming technology specialists and learning more about integrating the use of computers, information technology and other technologies into the curriculum. The competencies addressed in this program reflect the new National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), National Council for accreditation of Teacher education (NCATE) technology standards, as well as new requirements for licensure in Instructional Technology leads to a Master of Education (M.ED. non-thesis) degree.
The Instructional Technology program offers:
- Small classes
- Highly qualified and student-centered professors (Ph.D./Ed.D.)
- Latest computer innovations in education
- Evening classes starting at 4:00 p.m.
- Online and face-to-face courses
- Summer classes
Prince Hycy Bull, Ph.D. | More Information
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator - Master of Educational Technology Program
Phone: (919) 530-7287
E-mail: phbull@nccu.edu
Deborah Eaton, M.Ed. | More Information
Director of Technology
Phone: (919) 530-6416
E-mail: deaton@nccu.edu
James Osler, Ed.D. | More Information
Associate Professor
Phone: (919) 530-7539
E-mail: josler@nccu.edu
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