Degrees for Education

The Program

This four course certificate program for working professionals enhances the ability to create training, learning, and performance improvement initiatives. Courses offer skills to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training materials used in corporate, healthcare, and non-profit environments. You may request a Graduate Certificate after completing the requirements with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

The Curriculum

Course # Course Name Schedule Schedule
INSYS 415 Systematic Instructional Design Spring 2009 N/A
INSYS 521
Instructional Systems Analysis
Summer – Saturdays: 5/16, and 6/6
5/30 online N/A Summer 2009
INSYS 551 Performance Technology Spring 2009 N/A
INSYS 553 Managing & Consulting for Instructional Development N/A N/A

Courses OfferedCourse Code Course Title Units
ECT 901 Comparative Education Technology
ECT 902 Research Proposal
ECT 903 Course Design and Development
ECT 904 Instructional Systems Design and applications
ECT 905
ECT 906 Distance Education
ECT 907 Management of Educational Systems

Educational Technology MajorCourse Code Course Title Units
ECT 910 Content Seminars in Research in Instructional Technology
ECT 911 New Technology for Interactive and Individualized Instruction
ECT 912 Educational Media in Instructional Development
ECT 913 Graphics Design and Use in Instruction
ECT 914 Photography in Instruction
ECT 915 Instructional Television
ECT 916 Mass Media and Society
ECT 917 Communication in Organizational Settings
ECT 918 Independent Study/Readings in Educational Media
ECT 919 Content of other Areas of Specialization

Areas of Specialization

These courses will be developed by specialists in these areas within and outside the department.
Educational Technology
Social Studies Education – Geography, History and Government, etc
Language Education – Kiswahili, French, English, German, etc
Science Education
Home Economics Education
Business Education
Physical Education
Music Education
Art and Design Education
Technology Education
Communication Arts
Computer Science
Mathematics Education
Other areas with approval of the Department
First Year
1st Semester Course Code Course Title Units
ECT 901 Comparative Educational Technology 3
ECT 902 Research Proposal 6
ECT One course in Areas of Specialization 3
ECT 903 Course Design and Development 3

2nd SemesterCourse Code Course Title Units
ECT 904 Systems Design and Application 3
ECT 902 Research Proposal 3
ECT One course in Area of Specialization 3
ECT 906 Distance Education 3
ECT 907 Management of Educational Systems 3

The Remaining Portion of the Duration of the Course
Full time candidates

Second and third years of study will be spent on conducting research, writing and submitting the thesis.
Part-time candidates

Second, third, fourth and fifth years will be spent on activities out-lined in (a) above.

EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL — BILINGUAL/ESL OPTION

Richland only (El Centro is an authorized site.)

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.EDU.BIL/ESL.05

The Bilingual/ESL Option in the Educational Personnel Program is designed to prepare the student to assist in the instructional development of children who have a limited English proficiency.

The Associate in Applied Sciences Degree is awarded for successful completion of at least 64 credit hours as outlined.

Ask about special articulation agreements that utilize this program as the first two years of area University Teacher Education Programs. CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER IEDTC 1301 Educational Systems 3
EDTC 1325 Principles and Practices of Multicultural Education 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
HIST 1301 History of the United States 3
++Elective Natural Science 4
16

SEMESTER IITECA 1354 Child Growth and Development 3
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
HIST 1302 History of the United States 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra (4)
12-13

SEMESTER IIIEDTC 1371 Teaching English Language Learners 3
COSC 1300 Computer Literacy OR 3
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications (4)
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
+Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
GOVT 2301 American Government 3
18-19

SEMESTER IVEDTC 1321 Bilingual Education 3
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3
EDTC 1165 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Teacher Assistant/Aide AND 1
EDTC 1250 Portfolio Development OR 2
EDTC 1365 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Teacher Assistant/Aide (3)
GOVT 2302 American Government 3
++Elective Natural Science 4
16

Minimum Hours Required 62-64

+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – must be selected from the following:ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation 3

++Natural Science Elective – must be selected from the following:BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4
BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4
PHYS 1415 Physical Science 4
PHYS 1417 Physical Science 4
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology 4
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology 4

Educational Technology Integration

This program prepares educators at all levels to integrate technology into classroom settings. Program content includes the educational application of technology, including computers and the Internet, for a variety of professional and instructional purposes. Courses concentrate on pedagogical issues, curriculum integration, software and Web-site evaluation, acquisition and use of instructional materials and media, social and ethical issues for technology use in K-12 settings, school and classroom adoption of technology, and web-based and on-line instructional development. Degree requirements include, in addition to the foundation courses, EDG 619, 620, 621, 626, 628 or 629, 634, six credits of advisor approved electives, and either ED 693 or ED 695.

Students have the opportunity to complete prerequisites for certification in teaching physical education at the K-12 school level. Preparing to become a Physcial Education teacher requires two components.

1. Students must acquire content knowledge and develop skills specific to the methodology of teaching Physcial Education. This is offered in the Physcial Education teaching emphasis major.

2. Students must also acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary to pursue and achieve teaching certification. This is offered through the Department of Education a major in Education with a specialization in Secondary Education (K-12 Physical Education/Teacher Education).

Students who want to prepare for teacher certification must apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and take a combination of courses from the physical education major plus courses in psychology, human development, instructional development, teaching methods, curricula, and a supervised field practicum teaching experience. The physical education degree program at Gallaudet is specifically designed to prepare students for teaching on the secondary (K-12) school level. Additionally students may pursue the unique opportunity to be trained in adventure-based programming which focuses on challenge activities to provide students with elevated levels of self-confidence, trust, and self-esteem.

Candidates are required to complete the compulsory coursework prepared by the Faculty, and any electives chosen by the candidate. At the end of the period of study, a dissertation must be submitted. Upon successful defense of the dissertation, the candidate will be awarded a Master degree.

Candidates are required to complete their studies within 10 semesters.

Courses offered include:

Educational Management: Theory and Concept
Educational Administration and Organization
Educational Leadership
Research in Educational Administration and Management
Issues in Supervision and Instructional Development in Educational Organizations
Information Technology in Educational Management
Human Resource Management in Education
Strategic Policy Management in Education
Financial Planning and Economics of Education
Creativity and Change in Educational Management
Statistics for Research in Education
Management Project

Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

The Bilingual/ESL Option in the Educational Personnel Program is designed to prepare the student to assist in the instructional development of children who have a limited English proficiency.

The Associate in Applied Sciences Degree is awarded for successful completion of at least 64 credit hours as outlined.

Ask about special articulation agreements that utilize this program as the first two years of area University Teacher Education Programs. CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER IEDTC 1301 Educational Systems 3
EDTC 1325 Principles and Practices of Multicultural Education 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
HIST 1301 History of the United States 3
++Elective Natural Science 4
16

SEMESTER IITECA 1354 Child Growth and Development 3
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
HIST 1302 History of the United States 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR 3
MATH 1414 College Algebra (4)
12-13

SEMESTER IIIEDTC 1371 Teaching English Language Learners 3
COSC 1300 Computer Literacy OR 3
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications (4)
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
+Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3
GOVT 2301 American Government 3
18-19

SEMESTER IVEDTC 1321 Bilingual Education 3
CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3
EDTC 1165 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Teacher Assistant/Aide AND 1
EDTC 1250 Portfolio Development OR 2
EDTC 1365 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Teacher Assistant/Aide (3)
GOVT 2302 American Government 3
++Elective Natural Science 4
16

Minimum Hours Required 62-64

+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – must be selected from the following:ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation 3

++Natural Science Elective – must be selected from the following:BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4
BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4
PHYS 1415 Physical Science 4
PHYS 1417 Physical Science 4
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology 4
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology 4

Mary Lou Fulton College of Education, Tempe
Program Description
Degree Awarded: PHD Educational Technology

The focus of the PhD program in Educational Technology is on the design, development, and evaluation of instructional systems and on educational technology applications to support learning. The doctoral program emphasizes research using educational technology in applied settings.
The PhD degree in Educational Technology prepares students for a variety of professional positions. Graduates are typically employed as university faculty, educational technologists in universities, community colleges, and schools or as training managers in corporate settings.
Degree Requirements

A minimum of 84 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. At least 54 of these hours must be taken at Arizona State University after admission to the PhD program. The following 48 credit hours of course work is required for all students in the Educational Technology doctoral program: Foundations and Issues in Educational Technology; Design and Development of Instruction; Instructional Media Design; Development of Computer-Based Instruction; Educational Evaluation; Theoretical Views of Learning; Introduction to Data Analysis; Multiple Regression/Correlation; Research in Educational Technology; Advanced Instructional Development; Advanced Educational Technology Research; and Dissertation. One year full-time in residency, a research publication, and a written comprehensive examination and successful defense of the dissertation are required.

Electives: 36 credit hours minimum
Admission Requirements

Applicants must submit a Graduate College application, transcripts and GRE results.

Academic requirements for admission to the Educational Technology doctoral program include: A four-year undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.20 or above; scores of 500 or above on both the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); a score of 4 or above on the analytical writing section of the GRE; a score of 600 (paper-based) or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 100 iBT is also required for students who do not speak English as their first language. In addition, a statement of professional goals, two professional references, and a resume are needed.

The program is designed for health and physical education teachers and coaches in school settings. Focus is placed on instructional development and advanced knowledge and skills in general educational principles. A curricular area of specialization is pursued to increase awareness and understanding of current educational trends and issues. The areas of specialization are human performance, sport and exercise psychology, physical education pedagogy (suspended until further notice), and school health education, including options for initial or second licensure in multi-age health education.