M.S.Ed. in Teaching: Instructional Technology

This degree is designed for educators and trainers who will implement technology as they educate and train others in schools or workplace settings.

For further information on this graduate program, contact:

Dr. Nancy Zeliff, Advisor
Department of Computer Science/Information Systems

Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: 660.562.1292
E-mail: nzeliff@nwmissouri.edu

Program Goals

Graduates of these master's programs should:

Discuss with and teach others the knowledge and skills necessary for operating computers.
Discuss the role of computers in the workplace and for various careers.
Demonstrate proficiency with the major types of application software.
Locate resources for teaching computer literacy.
Exhibit knowledge of computer hardware and networks.
Improve instruction in the classroom through the proper use of multimedia and instructional technology.

Facilities

Northwest was the first comprehensive Electronic Campus in the United States. Students have access to several microcomputer-based local area networks, Internet, and networked PCs. Courses are delivered via traditional classroom and Instructional Television and Online Courses.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate teaching assistantships are available for students attending during the fall and spring trimesters. Assistantships include a full tuition waiver and provide a competitive stipend.

Course Requirements

Course No.	Course Name	Hours
Computer Science Core Courses (all online):
44-582	Technology Curriculumm & Integration	3
44-585	Instructional Technology and the Learning Process	3
44-614	Advanced Applications in Computer Education	3
44-626	Multimedia Systems	3
44-635	Instructional Systems Design	3
44-645	Computers and Networks	3
Education Core Courses:
	Issues in Education or Philosophy of Education	3
	Improvement of Teaching	3
	Seminar and Practicum in Teaching	3
	Improvement of Instruction through Action Research	2
	Action Research Paper	1
Advisor Approved Elective		3
	Total Course Hours Reqiuired:	33

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are listed in the the current graduate catalog.