North Carolina Central University

Departments | Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology (ELRT)

Educational Technology

Degree Plans - Master’s Program in Educational Technology

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

Specialization Courses (21 Hours)
EDIT 5822: Program Planning & Staff
EDIT 5826: Web Page Design
EDIT 5828: Multimedia Product Development
EDIT 5832: Instructional Design
EDIT 5834: Hardware Maintenance & Networking
EDIT 5840: Internship
EDIT 5850: CAI in the Classroom
EDIT 5855: Advanced Technology for Educators
EDIT 5860: Visual Literacy
EDIT 5990: Advanced Multimedia Production

Foundation Courses
EDGR 5125: Development & Psychological Foundation of Education
EDGR 5130: Teachers as Leaders
EDGR 5465: Multiculturalism in the Classroom

Research Courses (9 Hours)
EDGR 5900: Thesis
EDGR 5910: Statistics
EDGR 5920: Procedures in Education Research
EDGR 5925: Applied Research Methods

Elective Courses (9 Hours)
EDEC 5679: Adaptive & Assistive Technology for Special Populations
EDIT 5800: Broadcast Technologies I
EDIT 5812: Broadcast Technologies II
EDU 4520: Photography
EDU 4530: Videography
EDU 4908: Independent Study in Technology

For more information contact:
Ms. Deborah Eaton
Coordinator/Developer/Recruiter
Education Technology Program
North Carolina Central University
712 Cecil Street
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 530-6416
Email: deaton@nccu.edu

For 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.edu

North Carolina Central University
School of Education
Department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology
Master of Educational Technology Program

Degree Plans - Master’s Program in Instructional Technology

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

Educational Technology Program Full-time Faculty for 2007-2008

Deborah Eaton, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator
Phone: (919) 530-6416
E-mail: deaton@nccu.edu

James Osler, Ed. D
Assistant Professor
Phone: (919) 530-7539
E-mail: josler@nccu.edu

Dr. Kaye Thompson-Rogers, Ph. D
Visiting Assistant Professor
Phone: (919) 530-7287
E-mail: krogers@nccu.edu