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Master of Arts in Educational Media, Instructional Technology Specialist / New Media and Global Education

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This concentration offers students opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in the design, production and evaluation of educational/instructional media appropriate for application in a variety of employment contexts. This program is designed for:

  • Classroom teachers
  • Trainers and developers
  • Educators in museums, non-profit agencies, etc.
  • Faculty and staff developers

Emphasis is placed upon hands-on design and production of media and technology that will effectively meet communication needs in the teaching/training process. The area's theoretical base fuses the field of instructional technology with mass media research to provide a holistic perspective on the role of media and technology in American society. This concentration does not lead to North Carolina licensure.

Through the Office of Extension and Distance Education, the Reich College of Education provides this program of study via the Internet. For a listing of upcoming programs see Proposed New Programs.

Online Courses Delivered

CI 5630 Instructional Technology
FDN 5000 Research Methods
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings
CI 5200 Multimedia Image Production
CI 5642 Introduction to Web Page Design & Development for Education
CI 5636 Emerging Issues & Trends in Media & Technology
CI 5539 Information Design
CI 5643 Advanced Production & Portfolio
CI 5830 Media Literacy
CI 5930 Instructional Graphics
CI 5921 Instructional Design

An additional 3-semester-hour elective will be offered based upon the interest of the cohort.

Total semester hours required: 36

Program Delivery:

The courses required for the MA degree in Educational Media: Instructional Technology Specialist / Media Production are delivered via the Internet and are ones whereby students and faculty work together as a community of learners. Students must have access to the Internet and basic computer skills. One to two courses will be made available each semester, and the program is two to three years in length. The courses in each cohort will be offered only once, so a student must be prepared to take the courses as they are made available.

Requirements for Admission:

In order to be considered for admission to this program, an individual must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. In addition to the application form, applicants must present Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores and three letters of recommendation. A candidate will be selected based upon the strength of her/his undergraduate career, GRE or MAT test scores, and endorsements expressed in the letters of recommendation.

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