MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology

Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology aligns with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®), Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

Required Program Disclosures

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education standards (NCATE).
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE).
Who Should Enroll:

The MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology is designed for licensed educators who want to improve the quality of K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment technology. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform K-12 schools and advance in their careers.

Certification and Licensure:

Jones International University provides programs that are acceptable for educator or educational administrator certificates in most states. The completion of a JIU degree program does not guarantee certification or licensure in any state – students must often complete applications or complete similar administrative requirements before they may obtain licensure. A small number of states currently require students to graduate from an educator/administrator program specifically approved by the state or accredited by a certain accreditor. All State licensure requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the student’s ultimate responsibility to determine the requirements for the state in which they intend to seek licensure, including any state where the student may relocate or intends to relocate. JIU performs periodic reviews of state requirements no more frequently than annually. As of November 15, 2011, JIU has determined based upon its independent research that Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee do not accept certain licensure applications from JIU students.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your Student Support Counselor.

CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
9 Core Courses27 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
30 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
9 Core Courses27 Credits
EDU500 Educational Theory Into Practice
EDU503 Assessment Strategies to Improve K-12 Learning
EDU521 K-12 Students Using Technology
EDU524 Exceptional Needs in Inclusive Classrooms
EDU530 Technology in Education: Social and Legal Issues
EDU539 K-12 Technology Systems Operations & Management
EDU550 Evaluating Education Technology
EDU651 Designing Interactive e-Learning
EDU694 Designing Online Learning Environments
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
EDU607 Capstone: The K-12 Instructional Technologist