M.Ed. Program of Study
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Online M.Ed.
We offer an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology. All students are required to complete the Curriculum and Instruction Core and the Educational Technology Core. Students may then choose among several elective courses based on their career goals. Please note the Practicum in Ed. Media experience is taken at the end of the program and is only offered during the Spring sessions. Note this experience is 16 week full semester experience.
Interested in a career as an instructional designer or educational technologist? This degree program is for you. We have carefully crafted a sequence of courses to engage you in the exciting and growing field of educational technology. In two years or less, you can earn your degree and joins the ranks of our Gator alumni who have been placed in leading educational organizations across the globe.
Students may complete the M.Ed. program in 2 years if taking 2 courses per session. Students may take more than 2 courses per session, however, students may move more slowly through the program and/or create their own program schedule using information about course availability.
Required Courses for Online M.Ed.
Educational Technology Concentration (12 hours)
EME 5054: Foundations of Educational Technology
EME 6609: Instructional Design
EME 6208: Designing Integrated Media Environments I
EME 6066: Issues and Trends in Educational Technology Research
Other Required Courses (9 hours)
EME 5404: Instructional Computing II: Media Ecologies and Open Education
EME 6458: Distance Teaching and Learning OR EME 6059: Blended Learning Environments
EME 6931: Learning Analytics Concepts and Techniques
Electives (12 hours, select four courses):
EME 5207: Designing Technology-Rich Curricula
EME 5405: Internet in K-12 Instruction
EME 6156: Games and Simulations for Teaching and Learning
EME 6235: Managing Educational Projects
EME 6236: Distance Education Leadership and Management
EME 6606: Advanced Instructional Design
EME 6074: Mobile Technologies in Education
Culminating Experience (3 Credits):
Recommended Course Sequence for M.Ed.
Year 1
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Availability |
|---|---|---|
| EME 5054 | Foundations of Educational Technology | Fall – First 8 weeks |
| EME 6208 | Designing Integrated Media Environments I | Fall – Second 8 weeks |
| EME 6609 | Instructional Design | Spring – First 8 weeks |
| EME 6931 | Learning Analytics Concepts and Techniques | Spring – Second 8 weeks |
| EME 5404 | Instructional Computing II | Summer – First 8 weeks |
| EME 6066 | Issues and Trends in Ed. Tech. Research | Summer – Second 8 weeks |
Year 2
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Elective | Fall |
| Elective | Elective | Fall |
| EME 7938 | Seminar in Educational Media | Spring – Full semester |
| EME 6458 OR EME 6059 | Distance Teaching and Learning OR Blended Learning Environments | Spring – Second 8 weeks |
| Elective | Elective | Summer |
| Elective | Elective | Summer |
