This program prepares students for technology leadership and management positions in businesses and organizations in private industry, the military, social service agencies, K-12 schools and higher education.

Both part-time and full-time study are available. The majority of courses are offered in the evenings after 4:00 p.m. to accommodate working professionals. Students may start in the Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters. During the regular academic year students are considered full time when registered for 9 or more credit hours in a semester.. Full-time students typically complete their program of study in 3-4 full-time semesters, although the term of study may vary depending on the starting semester and the number of credit hours taken.

With courses taken in the summer, a one calendar-year option is also available (August to August).

Program Overview

For students holding an initial certification, this degree program leads to recommendation for an additional New York certification as an Educational Technology Specialist. Completion of this program will also satisfy the academic requirements for Professional Certification. The program meets the standards established by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and is NCATE certified.

This program is also available for non K-12 students who are not seeking certification. An Intitial teaching certificate is not required to enter this program.

Additional Information

Students will be working with computers and computer applications throughout their program of study. As such, it is required that all students own or have regular access to a personal computer that can be used outside of class. No preference is given to Windows or Macintosh operating systems, although dual platform Intel-based computers are generally a good fit for Educational Technology Specialist students.

All degree candidates are required to successfully complete a Culminating Experience designed to synthesize their academic experiences, as indicated in their program of studies. Educational Technology Specialist teaching certificate candidates will fulfill this requirement by successfully completing IT 659 Technology Product Development.

Course Requirements

A minimum of 36 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required for the granting of the Master of Science in Education, Educational Technology Specialist degree.