[1] Objectives

The Master of Science in Instructional Technology (ITEC) is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to become technology leaders and practitioners within their professional areanas (e.g., education, business, government, non-profit organizations). By its design, the program offers a broad view of the field of instructional technology (e.g., history, theory, technology, management) yet is flexible enough to allow candidates to select an area of concentration reflective of their vocational interests. These areas of concentration, which provide specialized training in three technologically distinctive fields, are (a) distance education, (b) media design and development, and (c) technical support of instructional technologies. Developing skills for leadership in and administration of these technolgical fields is the overarching goal of the ITEC program.

The ITEC program is designed around an overarching goal of assisting individuals in acquiring the skills for leadership in and administration of instructional technology. More specifically, graduates will prossess skills and knowledge needed to effectively

a. provide professional expertise in the area of instructional technology,

b. administer vocationally-related technology programs,

c. integrate principles of various technologies for achieving organizational goals,

d. incorporate technology design principles to meet diverse organizational/propulation needs,

e. collaborate inproblem-solving endeavors.

[2] Admission Requirements

Admission to the University of Central Arkansas' Graduate School will be a prerequisite for enrolling in courses. As required, candidates must have an undergraduate degree, GRE scores on file with the Graduate Office before full admission (conditional admission may be granted for one semester), and a 2.7 GPA in undergraduate work. Candidates must meet all Graduate School handbook requirements.

[3] Program Requirements

The Instructional Technology degree comprises of 36 semester hours of graduate credit. The program consits of and 18 hour core (six 3-hour courses), 12 hours (four 3-hour courses) of advanced study in a selected area of concentration (i.e., distance education, media design and development, or technical support of instructional technologies), and 6 hours (two 3-hour courses) of electives allowin for further individualization of the candidate's program. ITEC candidates will conplete either the Apprenticeship in Instructional Technologies course of the Seminar: Trends/Issues in Instrucitonal Technologies course as the capstone practicum experience. In order to exit the program, the candidate will be required to successfully complete all coursework and create a professional product (e.g., a research study, a professional portfolio, and organizational specific technology plan) illustrating his or her technology skills in leadership and administration and reflecting the candidate's philosophy.

[4] Courses in Instructional Technology (ITEC)

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[5] Courses in Library Media and Information Technologies (LIBM)

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[6] Courses in College Student Personnel Services and Administration (CSPA)

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[7] Courses in Training Systems (MSTS)

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[8] Courses in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)

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