Technology for Education and Training (M.S.)

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Program Overview

Become an expert in emerging technologies and develop tech-infused learning environments. Become proficient in multimedia, web authoring, instructional programming, computer hardware and more. You will develop skills to apply new tools to your learning process and effectively integrate new technologies into your classroom. This program focuses on an instructional systems approach and the principles of learning design. Students with this degree will be able to develop and implement best practices in the use of technology to enhance both teaching and learning. The M.S. degree is a 36-hour program beyond the bachelor’s degree. The core consists of 27 hours of required courses, including an experience in either a practicum or internship setting. The USD School of Education has been accredited by CAEP (formerly NCATE) since 1956. Learn more at usd.edu/onlinemstet.

DELIVERY: Online

Master of Science, Technology for Education and Training, Plan B only (non-thesis)

Major Area Coursework - 36 Credit Hours

(instruction of some courses shared between USD and DSU campuses)

LT 712 - Instructional Technologies for Active Learning 3 cr
LT 716 - Systematic Design of Instruction 3 cr
LT 731 - Multimedia Production 3 cr
LT 741 - Distance Learning Systems and Design 3 cr
LT 785 Research Methods in Educational Technology 3cr hrs (this course is offered from DSU)

Supporting Area Coursework

ELED 766 - Technology Integration for Effective Instruction 3 cr
Or
SEED 766 - Technology Integration for Effective Instruction 3 cr
TET 553 - Personal and Organizational Change Management 3 cr
TET 715 - Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 cr
TET 732 - Emerging Technologies in Teaching and Training 3 cr
TET 794 - Internship 1 to 8 cr (3 credit hours required)
Electives: 6 credit hours

Electives will be designed and developed through consultation with the graduate student, the Advisor and the Graduate Committee. It is recommended that elective courses have significant instructional technology component, while still being relevant to the needs and interests of the student.

Application Requirements

Completed application
$35 application fee
Official transcripts*
Letters of recommendation*
Admission test scores*
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. For specific program requirements and submission deadline, visit: catalog.usd.edu.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?

Division of Curriculum and Instruction
605-658-6639 | ci@usd.edu | usd.edu/ci

Graduate Admissions
605-658-6200 | gradadmissions@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad