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Instructional Technology

M.A. Instructional Technology


The Instructional Technology (ETEC) program at CSUSB prepares students to improve their creation and use of instructional media in their teaching practice or to take their place in any number of careers. These include, but are not limited to,
  • Technology Coordinator at a school or district level,
  • Instructional Materials Developer,
  • Online Instructor,
  • Online Course Developer, and
  • Corporate Trainer.

The M.A. in Education requires 48 units while the certificate requires 28 units. Students are strongly encouraged to determine before entering the program which track they want to pursue. Permissions from program advisor and coordinator are required for changes made after entering the program.

Students do not have to have extensive technology experience prior to entering the ETEC program, however successful students bring with them to the program a love of learning technology and an ability to explore new technologies independently as well as in the classroom and/or corporate settings.

The ETEC program is hands-on and student-centered. Students who enter the master’s program may choose to focus on research or in development through course selection and M.A. project options. Students who are considering a career in higher education are encouraged to consider the research emphasis. The ETEC program is challenging and at the same time, achievable. It is possible for students to complete the ETEC program within an academic year including summer although that is not a requirement. Students pursing a certificate have different requirements. Please see descriptions under Certificate.

 

Core Courses

All students must complete the following core course requirements:

Masters Core

  • EDUC 603 Effective Communication in Education (4)*
  • EDUC 605 Foundations of Education (4)*
  • EDUC 607 Introduction to Educational Research*

*Note: You must successfully complete EDUC 603 & 605 before enrolling in 607. If required by the program or a difficult schedule, you may take 603 & 605 concurrently. But 607 may not be taken until completion of the other courses.

Program Core

  • ETEC 500 Foundations of Instructional Technology (4)
  • ETEC 543 Technology and Learning I (4)
  • ETEC 544 Design and Development of Instructional Materials I (4)
  • ETEC 692 Practicum in Educational Technology

 

Emphases Courses

Applicants must also choose one of the following emphases:
  • ETEC 643 Technology and Learning II (4)
    --- OR ----
  • ETEC 644 Design and Development of Instructional Materials II (4)

 

Elective Courses

Maximum 12 units of the following elective courses:

  • ETEC 542 Seminar in Instructional Technology
  • ETEC 546 Computer Based Technology in Education II
  • ETEC 614 Need Assessment: Issues and Techniques
  • ETEC 617 Evaluation of Instructional Development and Change Process
  • ETEC 623 Technology for Educational Leaders
  • ETEC 634 Information Systems in Education
  • ETEC 674 Telecommunications in Education
  • ETEC 676D Advanced Topics in Instructional Technology

ETEC 676D Topics that have been offered include:

  • Flash
  • Dreamweaver
  • Mobile Learning
  • WebQuest
  • Backwards Design
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • New Media and Education - Blogging and Podcasts
  • Tools for Instructional Design
  • Design and Development of Online Instructional Materials
  • Open Source Software for Education
  • Using video and other multimedia as an instruction tool
  • Interactive Multimedia
  • Website Development

Maximum of 8 Units may be taken from another department, accredited college, or university.

 

Culminating Experiences

Option1: Masters Project/Thesis
              Applicants must also complete the following:
  • ETEC 699 Master's Degree Project/Thesis (4)

Option2: Comps Exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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