Instructional Technology, M.Ed. (Georgia ONmyLINE)

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Degree Requirements: 36-42 Credit Hours

The courses in this program are offered 100% online.

This program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as a program leading to initial certification with a Georgia level five service certificate in Instructional Technology, School Library Media, or Dual Certification in Instructional Technology/School Library Media. Candidates must successfully complete their respective GACE content assessment(s) to become certified. Note: It is the students’ responsibility to confirm that their academic plans meet current certificate requirements of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

To be eligible for admission to the Instructional Technology and Dual Certification Instructional Technology/School Library media concentration(s), candidates must possess or be eligible for a valid Georgia level four or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate. Candidates may apply for the School Library Media concentration who do not currently possess a valid level four or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate.

Admission Requirements

Regular Admission

Complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an appropriate institutional accreditor.
Present a minimum 2.5 (4.0 scale) grade point average.
Instructional Technology or Dual Certification Instructional Technology/School Library Media Concentrations: Possess or be eligible for a valid Georgia level four or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate if applying to the Instructional Technology or Dual Certification Instructional Technology/School Library Media concentration(s). Candidates who have completed all requirements for the Georgia level four teaching certificate have until the end of the first semester to obtain the certificate. Candidates with an out-of-state certificate will not receive Georgia certification upon program completion.
School Library Media Concentration: Possess or be eligible for a valid Georgia level four or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate unless seeking first initial certificate in Georgia. Candidates who have completed all requirements for the Georgia level four teaching certificate have until the end of the first semester to obtain the certificate. Candidates with an out-of-state certificate will not receive Georgia certification upon program completion. Candidates not currently certified and seeking their first Georgia certificate will be required to submit a completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.

Provisional Admission

Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of “B” or higher in their first nine (9) credits of coursework after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status.

Professional Education Core Requirements Credit Hours: 6

Area of Concentration(s): 30-36 Credit Hours

Students can choose from Instructional Tecnology, School Media Specialist, or pursue both and earn dual certiifcation.

Concentration in Instructional Technology: 30 Credit Hours

Specific Requirements: 24 Credit Hours

Content Electives: 6 Credit Hours

Select 6 credit hours of Content Electives (Must have Advisor approval.)

Concentration in School Library Media Specialist

Specific Requirements: 21 Credit Hours

Content Electives: 3-6 Credit Hours

Dual Certification: 36 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 36-42

¹Requires Instructional Design (FRIT 7231 ) as a prerequisite.

²Admission into Practicum in Instructional Technology (FRIT 7739 ) requires completion of all program specific required courses and acceptable level performance on all program key assessments. Candidates completing this course of study do not take any electives.

³Admission into Practicum in School Library Media (FRIT 7734 ) requires completion of all program specific required courses and acceptable level performance on all program key assessments.

⁴Candidates who are not certified to teach in Georgia enroll in Clinical Practice in School Library Media (FRIT 7765) in place of Practicum in School Library Media (FRIT 7734) and one content elective instead of two content electives.

Other Program Requirements

Must maintain an account on the College’s electronic data management system.
Must successfully complete assessments identified at each program transition point.
Instructional Technology Foundations (ITEC 7530 ) -or equivalent may not be used toward the Instructional Technology M.Ed. Program elective.
Claim Georgia Southern University as your program provider in your MyPSC Account during your first term of enrollment.
If the student does not possess a level four certificate in a teaching field, a course in the identification and instruction of children with special needs is required for school library certification (S-5). This course should be selected following consultation with an advisor. (School Library Media Specialist only)

Advisement

Graduate students are advised by their program. Graduate students should reach out to their graduate program director for information regarding the structures in place to facilitate advisement. For more information visit Graduate Academic Advisement .

Graduate students can also contact the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for more information about their program director.

Phone: 912-478-COGS (2647)

Email: gradschool@georgiasouthern.edu