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Master’s Overview
The program in Instructional Technology (IT) is designed for teachers or other educational professionals who are interested in
learning more about integrating the use of computers and other technologies into teaching and learning. For individuals interested in receiving graduate teaching licensure as an Instructional Technology Specialist (077) in K12 settings, courses in the program incorporate the Technology Leadership (TL) Advanced Program standards as developed by ISTE and adopted by NCATE, as well as requirements for advanced licensure in a teaching field.
Graduates of the program work as classroom teachers, school level or system level instructional technology specialists, curriculum developers, or in private industry. Graduate study in the program leads to either a Master of Education (M.Ed. non-thesis) or a Master of Science (M.S. thesis) degree. Those students who are interested in receiving advanced licensure as an Instructional Technology Specialist (007) must hold North Carolina A level certification in some K12 area.
The I.T. Master's Program is not an online program, however some courses in the curriculum are offered online or partially online, so students are not required to come to campus for every course.
Ph.D. Overview
The Department offers a research focused Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction. Within the C&I doctoral program an individual can choose to focus on a number of different areas - one of which is instructional technology. The goal of the Ph.D. program is to prepare scholars who have the advanced knowledge and abilities to be educational leaders and researchers. They assume professional roles in education agencies at the district and state levels, colleges and universities, and private industry. Students work closely with faculty to obtain experience in research and scholarship, professional writing, university-level teaching, educational associations, and educational consultation.
The specific goals for the Ph.D. program in the curricular specialty area of Instructional Technology are to provide students with knowledge of: (1) curriculum and instruction, including philosophical, social and cultural perspectives; (2) the nature of the learner; (3) Instructional Technology including its history, theories of content and pedagogy, and related research; and (4) research designs and methodologies in order to conduct investigative studies. The curricular specialty in instructional technology typically is comprised of course work from: Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Psychology; Math, Science and Technology Education; Adult and Community College Education, and Psychology. Other areas may be included based on the scholarship and research interests of the student.
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Graduates of the Ph.D. program may enter positions in public schools, service agencies, higher education institutions, or industry. The doctoral program is individually designed, under the supervision of a graduate committee, taking into account each student's background, interests, and professional goals. One academic year of full-time resident study is required for the doctoral degree. For more information about the C&I doctoral program see the general C&I Ph.D. Curriculum Display. The curriculum display for the Ph.D. in C&I with a focus in Instructional Technology contains the exact same courses in the Core areas of Curriculum and in Research, but has a list of suggested courses in the specialty area of Instructional Technology. |
Licensure
Licensure as an Instructional Technology Specialist (077) and the (079) Computer Endorsement is awarded to individuals with K12 licensure in North Carolina who have successfully completed the IT master’s program. In addition, for students within the Ph.D. program both 6 year licensure and doctoral licensure are awarded as milestones in the doctoral program are achieved.
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Ellen S. Vasu, Ph.D. Professor
Department Head, and
Coordinator: Instructional Technology Graduate Program
Dept of Curriculum & Instruction
919.515.1779 tel
ellen_vasu@ncsu.edu
