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Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg , Kansas ,United States

Master of Science in Educational Technology

The Master of Science degree with a major in Educational Technology is designed to prepare the candidate to work with educational technology in educational settings. Two curricular emphases are offered within the degree: (1) Technology Integration Specialist and (2) Library Media Specialist. Candidates who select the technology integration specialist emphasis receive specialized knowledge and skills to effectively integrate technology into curriculum, instruction and assessment; lead and support the use of instructional technology to meet the needs of all learners; and collect and analyze student data to assist in making instructional decisions. Candidates who select the library media emphasis prepare to lead in the design, development, and direction of library media centers in elementary, middle and/or secondary schools. Recommendation for licensure as a school library media specialist is an expected end result. This program is delivered entirely online.

 

Intakes

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  • June

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years of PSA (Contact our PSA counselor for more information)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements

Note for Library Media Licensure only:
The candidate must provide evidence that he/she has a valid teaching license to be accepted into the Educational Technology Program. A valid professional teaching license must be held to add the library media endorsement.

Procedural Steps for Master’s Degree:

  • The candidate must apply for and be admitted to a degree program through the Admissions Office.
  • The candidate must fulfill the entrance requirements for the Educational Technology program as directed by the advisor.
  • The candidate must apply for candidacy in conference with the advisor.
  • The candidate must petition the Graduate and Continuing Studies office to graduate. All official transcripts from other institutions must be on file in the Graduate and Continuing Studies office.
  • The candidate must maintain an overall GPA of 3.00 or above for course work.
  • The candidate must satisfactorily pass the e-portfolio at the end of the program.

Admission Criteria

  • The candidate must apply for the degree program through the Admissions Office.
  • Candidates must provide a copy of valid teaching license.
  • Candidates must have a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
  • Candidates must have an official undergraduate transcript posted.
  • Candidates must submit two College of Education Recommendation Forms.
  • Candidates must complete a background check.