Purpose

The Master of Education in Educational Technology for Teachers degree focuses on technology-integrated instruction and assessment that emphasizes high-quality lesson design, critical inquiry, and building a community of learners. Studies will include a critical analysis of current and future technologies to enhance learning in the K-12 classroom through application, research, and data analysis.

The coursework for this 30-credit hour area of emphasis is offered in an 8-week online format. A professional electronic portfolio, as well as projects embedded in course work, are required. The degree can be completed in two calendar years, including summers.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. A valid state teaching certificate (applicant must provide copy of certificate)
3. Minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
4. School employment as a teacher in a K-12 setting is required.
5. A felony background check and FBI fingerprint check must be completed for admission. Admission is dependent upon a clearance.
6. Child abuse or neglect screening.

Note: If items 5 and 6 above have been completed for continuous current employment or for the U.S. military, a copy of the same may be submitted.

7. Students with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 may be considered for admission, if they provide one of the following:
   1. Four years successful employment experience (letter of recommendation from a supervisor based on good evaluations).
   2. An acceptable GRE score for verbal and quantitative tests.

Degree Requirements

This 30 credit-hour area of emphasis is offered in an 8-week online format. The curriculum is 30 credit hours, and a Professional Portfolio as well as projects embedded in course work, are required.

Graduation Requirements

• All advanced candidates must successfully complete the required credit hours with a 3.0 grade point average, with no more than 2 “C”s and no grade lower than a “C”. See Academic Policies  under the Academic Standards section in this catalog for more information.
• In addition to graduation requirements stated in the Academic Policies  section, an approved portfolio is required, which addresses satisfactorily the ISTE Standards. This portfolio must be presented by the fifth week of the last term in the advanced candidate’s program.
• An application for graduation is required before a completion statement is posted to the transcript. The application for graduation is available in MyPark/student academic information (under the student tab). Candidates must return the completed form with the appropriate fee. See the Graduation Requirements  section in this catalog for more information.