Coursework

Course descriptions are from the University Course Catalog.

Core Courses

ETEC 510: Foundation of Educational Technology and Media

Introduction to technology and media use in education and training. Overview of theoretical approaches, research trends, major developments, and prominent issues in the field. Incorporation of social, historical, psychological, and philosophical perspectives in the study of technology and media.

ETEC 523: Information and Digital Literacies

Information and digital literacies; principles and theories for integrating technologies into learning environments to improve planning, designing and implementing learning experiences; issues of technology planning, collaboration, and assessment; and digital citizenship.

ETEC 525: Digital Culture and Society

Critical examination of social and cultural implications of information technologies and media. Issues of cultural bias, equity, and questions of who benefits from particular technologies. International applications and implications of information technologies.

ETEC 530: Leadership in Technology and Media

Examines the role of leadership as it relates to the implementation of educational technologies and media. Theory, knowledge, and skills necessary to use, evaluate, plan, manage, and implement technologies effectively. Administrative issues associated with computers, including security and cyber-ethics.

ETEC 551: Education and the Internet

Survey of educational applications throughout the Internet. Characteristics of teaching and learning mediated through the Internet; analysis and design of Internet-based learning activities; design and development of online courses; implementation, management, and administration of online learning.

ETEC 570: E-Learning Design and Development

Introduction to e-learning design and development, including project management, instructional analyses and strategies, software selection, and evaluation. Interactive multimedia development applications, processes, and principles. Design and production of technology-enhanced instruction.

ETEC 695: Seminar in Educational Technology

Studies in educational technology including reviews of literature, critique of educational technology research, and systematic development and evaluation of areas of students' prior work.

Research Courses

EDP 400: Introduction to Educational Research

Explores a wide range of research methods used in education. Topics include traditions, theories, approaches, and applications of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

EDP 520: Quantitative Research Methods in Education

Examination and application of quantitative educational research methodology including research designs, sampling methods, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing, and the structure and content of a research proposal.

Electives

ETEC 535: Accessible Electronic and Information Technologies

Critical use, analysis and evaluation of computer applications of computer technologies for accessibility and usability for populations with diverse needs. Terminology, design principles, and applications of accessible technologies. Legal and ethical issues in developing or adopting accessible electronic and information technologies.

EDSP 570: Community Inclusion: Introduction to Individuals with Disabilities

Overview of approaches, services, strategies, and research associated with the education and community inclusion of people with disabilities.