Compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Technology Specialist Certification Standards and/or 24 credits.
The instructional technology specialist certification is a non-instructional certification permitting the holder to function in a support role for K-12 classroom and school activities.
Admissions Requirements
For admission to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology program, applicants will need to meet with the graduate coordinator to schedule an interview or portfolio review. For admission to the certification program, applicants should contact the graduate coordinator for additional admission information to comply with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available through the department. These are awarded based upon merit and achievement to full-time students in the graduate program. Graduate assistants do not teach classes, but complete projects and tasks assigned by professors. The graduate assistantship is awarded for the first year of full-time study, with the possibility of extension through the first summer.
Prospective students should apply for a graduate assistantship at the time of original application to the program, using the application form online. The graduate assistant is expected to actively participate and demonstrate leadership by showing initiative in support of the graduate activities of the department. The graduate assistant is expected to demonstrate willingness to learn, to apply his or her skills in the design of media, and to actively participate in production activities. This is a hands-on assistantship. We expect and encourage the graduate assistant to acquire new skills, to seek mentoring from faculty and staff of the department and to demonstrate skill enhancement. Most course work can be completed face-to-face or through distance education.
Applicants are encouraged to check with Dr. Carol Walker, graduate coordinator, for a current description at cwalker@esu.edu.