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Online Graduate Degrees & a Rural University – How Does It Work?

Online Graduate Degrees & a Rural University – How Does It Work?. MERLOT New Orleans, LA August 9, 2007. Presenters. Dr. Karen McFerrin mcferrin@nsula.edu Dr. Ron McBride mcbride@nsula.edu Dr. Frank Fuller fullerf@nsula.edu Dr. Kioh Kim kimk@nsula.edu

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Online Graduate Degrees & a Rural University – How Does It Work?

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  1. Online Graduate Degrees & a Rural University – How Does It Work? MERLOT New Orleans, LA August 9, 2007

  2. Presenters • Dr. Karen McFerrin • mcferrin@nsula.edu • Dr. Ron McBride • mcbride@nsula.edu • Dr. Frank Fuller • fullerf@nsula.edu • Dr. Kioh Kim • kimk@nsula.edu • Dr. Sanghoon Park • parks@nsula.edu MERLOT 2007

  3. http://www.nsula.edu/education/ Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership MERLOT 2007

  4. M.Ed. in ETL • 36 hour program • All courses offered online each semester. https://blackboard.nsula.edu/ • Check http://www.nsula.edu/ece/ and http://www.nsula.edu/graduateschool/ for Graduate Studies Admission & program information, catalogs, calendars • Teaching certification required for admission MERLOT 2007

  5. M.Ed. in ETL -- 36 sem. hrs. • A. Core Courses (12 hrs) EDCI 5020 and 5030 EDUC 5840 and 5850 • B. Content Area (24 hrs) ETEC 5700, 5710, 5740, 5760, 5770, 5780, 5790, 6010 MERLOT 2007

  6. Core Courses for ETL Curriculum and Instruction Courses (EDCI) • 5020 Curriculum Development for School Improvement • 5030 Instructional Improvement and Assessment Education Courses (EDUC) • 5840 Research Based Decision Making in Education • 5850 Action Research for School Improvement. MERLOT 2007

  7. Educational Technology Courses • 5700 Technology Leadership in Schools • 5710 Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration • 5730 Instructional Television and Telecommunications • 5740 Telecommunications, Networking, and the Internet for the Classroom Teacher • 5750 Design and Production of Learning and Instructional Materials • 5760 Design and Development of Multimedia Instructional Units • 5770 Advanced Telecommunications and Distance Education • 5780 Technology Planning and Administration • 5790 Educational Technology Research, Evaluation and Assessment • 6010 Practicum in Restructuring Education through Technology MERLOT 2007

  8. Suggested Course Rotationfor M.Ed. in ETL Semester 1…ETEC 5700, 5740 Semester 2…ETEC 5710, EDCI 5020 Semester 3…ETEC 5760, EDUC 5840 Semester 4…ETEC 5770, 5780 Semester 5…ETEC 5790, EDIC 5030 Semester 6…ETEC 6010, EDUC 5850 MERLOT 2007

  9. Master of Arts in Adult Education The Adult Education graduate degree program provides a contemporary, technology-oriented preparation for educators in schools, post-secondary institutions, industry, and military settings. http://www.nsula.edu/ece/degreeprograms_adulted.asp No teaching certification required for admission. MERLOT 2007

  10. Master of Arts in Adult Education33 hrs. Core Area (12 Semester Hours) • EDAE 5700 Foundations of Adult Education • EPSY 5700 Development & Learning in Adulthood • ETEC 5780 Technology Planning & Administration • EDUC 5840 Research Based Decision Making in Education Concentration Area (12 Semester Hours) • EDAE 4700 Fundamentals of Teaching Adult Education • EDAE 5730 Organization & Administration of Adult Education Classes • EDAE 5740 Adult Learning in Distance Education Settings • EDAE 5750 Program Development Process in Adult & Continuing education Support Area (3 to 6 Hours): • Selected from adult education or educational technology courses. Application Area (3 to 6 Hours): Choose One. • EDUC 5950 Research Problems. or • EDUC 5980 Thesis (6 hours) MERLOT 2007

  11. Adult Education Program Information • Frank Fuller, Ph.D. • NSU College of Education • (318) 357-5862 • Email: fullerf@nsula.edu MERLOT 2007

  12. Specialist in EducationEd.S.(Emphasis in Educational Technology) A professional degree designed to provide advanced educational preparation for persons who have demonstrated superior qualifications for using or managing technology in educational settings. MERLOT 2007

  13. Ed.S. (ETEC) • Programs vary in their ETEC concentration • 30 hour program: 24 in ETEC/EDAE & 6 in field study • Teaching certification NOT required • All courses offered online. https://blackboard.nsula.edu/ • Check http://www.nsula.edu/ece/ and http://www.nsula.edu/graduateschool/ for Graduate Studies Admission & program information, catalogs, calendars MERLOT 2007

  14. Ed.S. – 30 hours • A. Technology 18 • B. Foundations (EDAE 5730, EDAE 5740 or EDAE 5750) 6 • C. Research (EDUC 5890 & 5990) 6 MERLOT 2007

  15. Foundations Courses for Ed.S. EDAE 5730 Organization & Administration of Adult Education Classes EDAE 5740 Adult Learning in Distance Education Settings EDAE 5750 Program Development Process in Adult & Continuing Education Two of the three required. MERLOT 2007

  16. ETEC Courses for Ed.S. 18 hours (6 courses) NOT taken in M.Ed. required • 5700 Technology Leadership in Schools • 5710 Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration • 5730 Instructional Television and Telecommunications • 5740 Telecommunications, Networking, and the Internet for the Classroom Teacher • 5750 Design and Production of Learning and Instructional Materials • 5760 Design and Development of Multimedia Instructional Units • 5770 Advanced Telecommunications and Distance Education • 5780 Technology Planning and Administration • 5790 Educational Technology Research, Evaluation, and Assessment • 6000 Restructuring Education through Technology • 6010 Practicum in Restructuring Education through Technology • 6030 Cognition and Technology • 6040 Instructional Designs and Technology • 6450 Seminar in Current Research in Technology MERLOT 2007

  17. Thesis for Ed.S. Research (EDUC 5890 & 5990) Model-based field study 6 hrs. 2 consecutive semesters at end of program MERLOT 2007

  18. Ed.S. in ETEC – Suggested 6 Hour Course Rotation • Semester 1… ETEC 5750, EDAE 5730 • Semester 2… ETEC 5770 or ETEC 5780 ETEC 5790 • Semester 3… ETEC 6000 or 6030 ETEC 6450 • Semester 4… ETEC 6040, EDUC 5890 • Semester 5… EDAE 5740 or EDAE 5750 EDUC 5990 Other Technology or Foundations courses may be substituted for the above rotations with consent of Committee. MERLOT 2007

  19. Add-On Certifications Available Online MERLOT 2007

  20. Building LevelTechnology Facilitator Add On Certification (9 hrs) =ETEC 5700, 5740, & 5760 • Technology Leadership in Schools • Educational Telecommunications, Networks, & the Internet • Design & Development of Multimedia Instructional Units MERLOT 2007

  21. District Tech Leader Add On Certification (21 hrs & M.Ed) = ETEC 5700, 5740, 5710, 5760, 5770, 5780, & 5790 • Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration • Advanced Telecommunications & Distance Learning • Technology Planning & Administration • Educational Technology Research, Evaluation, & Assessment MERLOT 2007

  22. Computer Literacy Add On Certification Computer Literacy (9 hrs) = ETEC 5610, 5620, and 5630 • 5610 Introduction of Computers for the Classroom Teacher • 5620 Evaluation and Application of Technology Use for the Classroom Teacher • 5630 Multimedia Programming for the Classroom Teacher MERLOT 2007

  23. CIS Add-on Certification 12 hrs. of computer science programming courses MERLOT 2007

  24. Adult Ed Add On Certification Add-on certifications : GED teacher/Center Supervisor • EDAE 4700 Fundamentals of Teaching Adult Education • EDAE 4720 Materials & Methods in Teaching Adult Education • EDAE 4730 Reading Instruction in Adult Education • EDAE 4740 Practicum in Adult & Community Education Contact: Frank Fuller, Ph.D. NSU College of Education (318) 357-5862 Email:fullerf@nsula.edu MERLOT 2007

  25. School Media Specialist Add On Certification – 21 hrs. • Only online certification program for school media specialist. • Innovative program addresses new AASL/NCATE standards, incorporates nationally defined competencies, & prepares school librarians for the variety of roles they now must fill. • A course rotation schedule allows students to complete certification requirements in a calendar year. Two courses are offered each term, & the practicum is offered each term. MERLOT 2007

  26. Online Courses • Core Courses Curriculum and Instruction Courses (EDCI) 5020 Curriculum Development for School Improvement 5030 Instructional Improvement and Assessment Education Courses (EDUC) 5840 Research Based Decision Making in Education 5850 Action Research for School Improvement Adult Education (EDAE) 5700 Foundations of Adult Education 5700 Development & Learning in Adulthood 5780 Technology Planning & Administration 5840 Research Based Decision Making in Education MERLOT 2007

  27. ALL NSU Online Courses Office of Electronic and Continuing Education – Online Programs http://apps.nsula.edu/ece_internet/default.aspx 240 courses for spring 2007 MERLOT 2007

  28. NSU Admissions Information • Northwestern State University • University Recruiting for Graduate & Adult Studies • Natchitoches, LA 71459 • (318) 357-6000 • E-mail: enrollment@nsula.edu • http://www.nsula.edu/inquiry – online information request • http://www.nsula.edu/graduateschool MERLOT 2007

  29. For Additional Information, Contact: Dr. Ron McBride Northwestern State University Educational Technology Teacher Education Center - Room C121 Natchitoches, LA 71497 Phone: (318) 357-5522, 357-6351, 357-5516 Fax: (318) 357-5513 mcbride@nsula.edu MERLOT 2007

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