University of Michigan - Flint

The Technology in Education concentration is designed for people who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the use of technology as it relates to education. Teachers, instructional technologists, educational administrators, and others who seek relevant, practical grounding in tools and concepts related to the use of technology in educational settings are prime candidates for this program. Teaching certification is not required. The program is offered in a mixed mode format, which blends Internet-based coursework with limited on-campus meetings. It is designed to allow students who have Michigan teaching certificates to complete coursework necessary to add the Educational Technology (NP) endorsement to their certificates.

Students have the option of applying to the "Global Program" of the Technology in Education concentration, which features convenient online courses and two 3-week summer residencies in Geneva, Switzerland in a condensed, 15-month program. No Flint-campus attendance is required. Participants will join a community of innovators designing educational projects on topics of international importance, in a variety of subject areas. Visit http://globalprogram.umflint.edu/ for more information about the global program option.

Master’s Program: 33-36 hours as outlined in sections A through D below

Endorsement Only: 18 credits which include section B1, EDT 520, and EDT 640

A. Core Education Courses (6 credits)
     EDE 500: Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching
     EDE 601: Contemporary Issues in Educational Policy in a Pluralistic Society
     EDE 670: Research Seminar (required)

B. Technology Strand (18 credits)

1. Required Courses, (12 credits)
   EDT 510: Foundations of Technology in Education
   EDT 542: Educational Project Design
   EDT 543: Advanced Educational Project Design
   EDT 660: Classroom Enactment of Ed. Programs
   
2. Elective Courses (6 credits)
   EDT 520: Mentor Seminar for Ed. Programs
   EDT 521: Technology Skills for Educators
   EDT 532: Online Communities for Social Change
   EDT 544: Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs
   EDT 580: Independent Study in Education
   EDT 585: Special Topics in Technology Education
   EDT 640: Digital Video Production
   EDT 641: Technology: Focus on Literacy Learning and Instruction
   EDT 699: Leadership of Ed. Programs

C. Cognate Courses (6 credits)
     Students may choose graduate-level courses in COM, ENG, LIN, PUB, SOC, SWK, and other fields.

D. Thesis/Non-thesis Option (3-6 credits)

1. Non-thesis option (6 credits)
   Credits can be selected from any courses listed under A above, B2 above, and/or EDE 520
2. Thesis Option (3 credits)
   EDE 698: Masters Project/Thesis

Spring I (ONLINE)
EDT 530: Global Program Seminar

Summer I (in Geneva)
EDT 510: Foundations of Technology in Education
EDT 542: Educational Project Design
EDT 640: Digital Video Production

Fall: (ONLINE)
EDE 500: Contemporary Issues in Educational Policy in a Pluralistic Society
Cognate: Intercultural Communication (recommended)

Winter: (ONLINE)
EDT 660: Classroom Enactment of Ed. Programs
Cognate: Communications Theory (recommended)

Spring II (ONLINE)
EDE 670: Research Seminar

Summer II (in Geneva)
EDT 543: Advanced Educational Project Design
EDT 699: Leadership of Ed. Programs
EDT 690: Global Program Capstone Seminar