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Related Programs The credits earned in the Distance Education Certificate program are applicable toward the College of Education’s master’s degree in Educational Technology with a specialization in Distance Learning. Contact: Dr. Cordelia R. Twomey, Chairperson [email protected] 201-200-3078 Professional Studies Building, Rm. 203 The master of arts degree in Educational Technology is designed to meet the needs of practicioners who want to apply technology to the learning process and for individuals wishing to develop leadership skills as site-based technology coordinators. The masters degree in educational technology is intended to develop a broad range of technological expertise, while at the same time focusing clearly on the new way that technology is changing how students and educators create and understand knowledge. Participants in the program learn the new role of information, not isolated facts, but building blocks to develop cognitive skills. The program is designed for beginners with little or no background in computing as well as for experienced computer users. As a capstone experience, students can choose to write a thesis or design a project. PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO DEGREE CANDIDACY In addition to fulfilling the general graduate admission requirements, a student coming into the program is required to have a 30-minute interview with the Program Coordinator. All students in the program must have access to a multimedia work station, as well as e-mail and Internet access. CULMINATING ACTIVITY The candidate selects a topic to research and applies acquired research skills in completing an creditable thesis or project. Each student works closely with a faculty advisor.  REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM  WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN DISTANCE LEARNING Distance Learning Certificate: (15 credits) EDTC 614 Intro to DL EDTC 6XX Building Online Communities  EDTC 6XY Effective Models of E-learning  EDTC 6XZ Managing DL Programs EDTC 622 Research I    Masters Degree: (21 additional credits) 4 Core Courses: (12 credits) EDTC 621 Using the Internet in Education EDTC 618 Learning Theories, Motivation and Rel. to Technology  EDTC 628 Research II EDTC 621 Using the Internet in Education  3 Electives from: (9 credits) EDTC 620 Digital Portfolios for Showcase and Assessment EDTC 627 Seminar: Current Trends in Educational Technology EDTC 610 Comparative Introduction to Computer Languages EDTC 617 Publishing on the Web: Design, Theory and Applications EDTC 619 Advanced Hypermedia EDTC 629 Graphics and Graphic Design in Education  Intro to Assistive Tech Technology Facilitator:  Issues and Challenges