Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Educational Media

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree* from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam scores; other evidence may be requested: personal interview; previous professional training; professional goals; prior success in teaching, computer technology, or related fields; commitment to engage in graduate education.

*Applicants Seeking Licensure (437F Instructional Technology Specialist/K-12 Concentration): North Carolina “A” license or the equivalent from another state is required.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Educational Media

Concentration Requirements (18 Hours)

This concentration leads to North Carolina Licensure (077) and North Carolina endorsement in Computer Education/Technology Facilitator (18079).

+Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this concentration were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.

• C I 5585 - Teacher Leadership and School Improvement (3)

• or

• LSA 5585 - Teacher Leadership and School Improvement (3)

•  

• ITC 5220 - Digital Technologies in Education (3)
• ITC 5350 - Technology Policy and Law (3)
• ITC 5550 - Professional Development, Innovation, and Systemic Change (3)
• ITC 5620 - Vision and Strategies for Integration of Digital Technologies (3)
• ITC 5720 - Planning for Instructional Technology (3)

Other Requirements for the MA in Educational Media

• Thesis: Optional
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
• Comprehensive: Not required
• Product of Learning: Required