Technology for Education and Training (M.S.)

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Program Overview

The masters in Technology for Education and Training is intended for current teachers interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning. This program is also appropriate for those educators outside of K-12 education interested in learning how to leverage educational technologies to support learning and development within their organization. Students will explore current research in technology integration, instructional design, and learning theory, while expanding their knowledge of emerging technologies, technology-infused learning environments, multimedia, and more. All graduates of this program will be prepared to be leaders in their school or organization.Become an expert in emerging technologies and develop tech-infused learning environments. 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.

General Application Requirements

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

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

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 Teacher Residency and Education
605-658-6639 | tre @usd.edu | usd.edu/tre

Graduate Admissions
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad