Michigan State NP Endorsement

Marygrove College, in partnership with Lawrence Technological University, now provides educators a means to improve their teaching skills at the same time they improve learning for their K-12 students through the use of educational technology. Welcome to the new Masters of Education in Educational Technology.

Contact Info:
Chenfeng Zhang, Ph.D.
Madame Cadillac Bldg., Rm. 321
Phone: (313) 927-1381
Email: czhang@marygrove.edu

Graduates of the program will become leaders in using computers and integrating educational technology in the classrooms. They will also become technology experts in the school and school district.

The technology revolution has touched all aspects of teaching and administration in today’s schools.  As a result educators—teachers, professionals, and administrators alike—must keep up with changes and make choices among an ever expanding array of technology resources.

A center of excellence in the preparation of educators, Marygrove College has partnered with Lawrence Technological University, the region’s leader in technology-based education, to offer the Master of Education in Educational Technology.

The M.Ed. program comprises 30 credit hours of graduate study in practice-oriented courses covering all aspects of integrating technology into the classroom.  A program option permits completion of 18 hours for the State of Michigan NP Endorsement in Educational Technology as part of the master’s degree or without the degree.

During the course of graduate study students will develop knowledge and skills for

1. Using the computer to enhance teaching
2. Applying emerging technologies to the creation of educational media
3. Participating in decision making about adoption of educational technology applications
4. Making presentations to various audiences using appropriate technologies
5. Training and coaching others in the application of technology
   

Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission must meet the following criteria:

1. Have completed at least a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited college or university and achieved an overall grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or higher
2. Have an elementary or secondary teaching certificate
3. Have submitted an application including official transcripts and paid the application fee

M.Ed. in Educational Technology Courses

Courses are offered by both Marygrove College (MC) and Lawrence Technological University (LTU). Students will attend classes on both campuses.  Each course carries three hours of graduate credit.

Core Courses (Required for the M.Ed. and NP endorsement)

EDT 640 Technology Tools for Teachers (MC)
EDT 688 Issues in Educational Technology (MC)
SED 573 Assistive Technologies in Special Education (MC)
MET 6203 Computer Applications for Educators (LTU)
MET 6213 Applied Instructional Technology (LTU)
MET 6223 Multimedia Development I (LTU)

Elective Courses (Students may select any three courses)

EDT 512 Organizational Theory and Change (MC)
EDT 515 Executive Leadership and Decision Making (MC)
EDL 518 Educational Technology for Administrators (MC)
MET 6113 Contemporary Pedagogies in Education (LTU)
MET 6233 Multi-media Development II (LTU)
MET 6243 Distance Learning (LTU)

Capstone Course (Required for the M.Ed.)

EDT 665 Seminar and Project (MC) Or
MET 6303 Project Seminar (LTU)

Courses typically are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. Courses are offered in an online or face-to-face mode.

STATE OF MICHIGAN NP ENDORSEMENT
Teachers with teaching certificates will be eligible to obtain the NP endorsement on their teaching certificates after completing the 18-credit-hour core courses

COGNATE IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Graduate students obtaining a Master of Education would be able to select a three-course or 9-credit- hour cognate in Educational Technology to complete their degree requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EDT 640 Technology Tools for Teachers, 3 credit hours
This course focuses on the integration of technology into lesson plans that support critical and higher order thinking, creative expression and problem solving skills. Emphasis is placed on a variety of technology tools and integration methods based on learning theory and teaching practice.
Prerequisites: EDU 530 or 330

EDT 688 Issues in Educational Technology, 3 credit hours
This course explores educational technology issues related to classroom integration and appropriate resolution strategies. A constructivist, problem-based approach is used to place the issues in a natural, school context that forces students to think and demonstrate ways to best manage the use of technology in teaching and learning.
Prerequisite: None

EDT (EDU) 665 Educational Research and Technology, 3 credit hours
This course provides the opportunity to examine various types of educational research models and research related activities while creating a terminal thesis.
Prerequisite: None

updated 9/29/06