MS Instructional Technology
Mathematics Education, Science Education, and Instructional Technology
Students who complete the MS degree in Instructional Technology, are able to:
- Identify the various populations of clients and analyze their instructional needs;
- Work with clients and/or development teams to identify and analyze instructional goals;
- Work with clients and/or development teams to design, develop, and evaluate materials that meet instructional needs;
- Assist clients in the delivery of instructional units;
- Assist clients in developing and applying evaluation techniques and tools;
- Assist clients in identifying, acquiring, installing, maintaining, and networking appropriate hardware and software;
- Investigate both practical and theoretical problems and issues in existing and emerging instructional technologies and disseminate the results;
- Incorporate a concern for people in day-to-day work;
- Practice ethical, professional, and humane behavior.
How to Apply
Admission to the Graduate School includes an application, official transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended, a statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation from someone aware of your potential as a graduate student.
Applicants must have an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (from an accredited college/university) and a Graduate Record Exam or Miller Analogy Test at or above the 30th percentile. (Exception: 10 years of relevant experience exempts applicants from the testing requirement.)
Program Planning
As a 100 percent online degree program, the faculty in MS IT recognize that many of their students are busy working adults. This degree may be tailored to meet your needs. First, you will find a list of of the degree requirements. Below that you will find 3 degree completion options, where you decide if you will be completing this degree by enrolling in 3 courses per semester, 2 courses or 1.
Program Requirements
The program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of credit. Nine core courses and one research course are required of all students. A portfolio of specific class projects is required.
Below is a list of courses (30 credits) required for all MS students.
Required Courses
- EDTC 6010 – Introduction to Instructional Technology
- EDTC 6020 – Principles of Instructional Design
- EDTC 6025 – Analysis and Evaluation In Instructional Technology
- EDTC 6030 – Authoring Systems for Instructional Product Development
- EDTC 6040 – Multimedia Instructional Product Development
- EDTC 6135 – Instructional Graphics for Educational Media
- EDTC 6991 – Capstone Project in Instructional Technology
- EDTC 7030- Web Teaching: Design and Development
- EDTC 7040 – Instructional Strategies for Distance Learning
- COE research course (SCIE 6500* or EDUC 6482 or equivalent course) *recommended-advisor will override prerequisite
Program Electives
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- MS students will select elective courses (6 credits) in consultation with MS program coordinator . EDTC electives (See Advising Guide when these courses will be offered) can include the following courses:
Computer-based Instruction certificate
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- EDTC 6045 Human-Computer Interface Design (3)
- EDTC 6240 Virtual Reality: Principles and Applications (3
Distance Learning certificate
- EDTC 6300 Introduction to Distance Learning (3)
- EDTC 7330 Management of Distance Education (3)
MS Course Sequencing Plans The course sequences in this PDF file enable smooth passage through the program. If taking 1, 2, or 3 courses per semester, select the sequence based on your first semester in the MS in IT program.
MSIT Portfolio Requirements
The Master of Science in Instructional Technology (MSIT) program requires an electronic portfolio to be uploaded and available for review on the web. You may use any server space that allows public or reviewer (restricted) access to your web-based portfolio. Options include, but are not limited to, ECU’s MyWeb server and Google Sites.
As you near completion of the MSIT program, a link to your portfolio will be showcased on a site that other students and IT program faculty have access to.
Your MSIT program portfolio must include the following components:
- Career Goals
- Resumé/Vita
- Instructional Design and Technology Philosophy
- Course Projects and Reflections
Career Goals
This is a brief statement (around 250 words) that explains your professional development and career goals and how the MSIT program fits with these goals. If you are an experienced instructional technology professional, you may want to explain why you chose to pursue a Master’s degree. If you are new to the instructional technology profession, you may want to explain the kind of job you seek. If you are not planning to work in instructional technology, you may want to explain how the MSIT program fits with your personal or professional development.
Resumé/Vita
This is a standard-format resumé or CV (Curriculum Vita). Generally, this includes one’s name and contact information, education and earned degrees, professional experiences, and (if applicable) special skills and non-professional experiences (e.g., volunteer teaching or team coaching). Your resumé or CV may also include a list of awards/honors, such as scholarships received and/or professional presentations and publications.
Instructional Design and Technology Philosophy
This is a brief statement (around 250 words) describing your view of instructional design and technology. This is an opportunity to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding appropriate to any individual with an advanced degree in the field.
Course Projects and Reflections
This is a collection of specific projects from courses within your Master’s program (listed below) along with a personal reflection for each project. The projects provide a showcase of the type of instructional design and technology work in which you have engaged. The reflections are personal evaluations of the work accomplished.
You are encouraged to review your design and development notes before writing personal reflections. Structure each reflection into three parts: Project Specification; Project Development Process; and Description of the Project’s Connection to your Professional Goals and Objectives.
Course projects and their reflection statements must be accessible to reviewers. They may be organized as a list or a table to linked files (e.g., links to PDFs) or embedded-viewable files (e.g., YouTube videos; web pages).
Portfolio Design Goals: Design your portfolio to be visually appealing and easy to navigate. The portfolio should provide any viewer with a strong sense of who you are as a professional; this may include photographs, links to social media, or links to your place of business.
Include access to your projects and reflections.
The portfolio must include the following artifacts and a reflection (in the three-part format noted above) on the production of each one (with one exception noted below).
- EDTC 6010: IT Newsletter
- EDTC 6020: Instructional Design Project
- EDTC 6025: Instructional Design Project II
- EDTC 6030: Showcase
- EDTC 6040: Final Project
- EDTC 6135: Print-Based Set of Instructions
- EDTC 7030: Screencast Lab Report
- EDTC 7040: Reflection Paper (three-part reflection not required)
- EDTC 6991: Final Project
You may also include projects and reflections from other courses completed as part of your MS-IT work. (This is optional.)
IT Faculty provide technical support for Adobe design and development software.
If you have any questions about this portfolio process, please contact Dr. Ken Luterbach at luterbachk@ecu.edu
EDTC 6991 Capstone Project Facts Sheet & Application
Fact Sheet
Before taking EDTC 6991, MS student must complete 27 credits, including EDTC 6010, EDTC 6020, EDTC 6025, EDTC 6030 and preferably, EDTC 6040 (you can concurrently be taking EDTC 6040 while working on an EDTC 6991 project). Contact your advisor ( Dr. William Sugar, Dr. Abbie Brown, or Dr. Ken Luterbach) if you have any questions about these prerequisites.
In EDTC 6991, one completes a capstone project within a professional Instructional Design and Technology setting. One can complete this project while working full time. Some recent projects include the following: a Spanish translation instructional module, an introduction to Blackboard instructional module, transition of an existing face-to-face to an online environment, teaching an undergraduate technology course, etc. One can complete a capstone project in a traditional internship setting where a student works with a professional instructional designer/technologist. The student will complete a capstone project in this setting. Recent internship settings have been at various locations such as: ECU’s University Multimedia Center and ECU’s Medical School.
Contact your advisor, ( Dr. William Sugar, Dr. Abbie Brown, or Dr. Ken Luterbach) for possible project ideas and placement sites. Please note that all EDTC 6991 capstone projects must include activities related to the instructional systems design process, including analysis, design and development, and evaluation activities.
Send your completed EDTC 6991 capstone project application (see below) to Dr. William Sugar. (current EDTC 6991 instructor). IMPORTANT: you cannot begin your EDTC 6991 capstone project until you receive approval from the current EDTC 6991 instructor.
Capstone Project Application
- Name
- Credits completed:
- Title of capstone project
- List your capstone project client and e-mail address
- Description of EDTC 6991 project(s)
- Proposed analysis-related activities
- Proposed design/development-related activities
- Proposed evaluation-related activities
- Proposed instructional media
- What do you expect to learn from this project?
- Potential outcome(s) (e.g., final report, instructional module, etc.)
- Include overall outline of proposed project, including all main sections
- Please send application and inquires to Dr. William Sugar, current EDTC 6991 instructor.
Do you have any further questions or need help with the process? Please contact your advisor: Dr. William Sugar, Dr. Abbie Brown, or Dr. Ken Luterbach.
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Program Completion
You are almost finished with your MS in Instructional Technology Education! There are a number of important processes, however, that must take place in addition to successfully completing your course work. Within the first two weeks of the semester in which you intend to graduate, you should apply for graduation, using the form and instructions found below. Then there is a graduate summary that must be completed – work on that with your faculty advisor and finish that by or before mid-semester. Complete this paperwork near the end of the semester in which you are graduating.
Apply for Graduation
For instructions, go to Academic Policies and click on Graduation Process. To access the application, go to ECU Registrar, click on requested forms, and then on Graduate Graduation Application.
Complete the Graduate Summary
Go to Academic Policies and click on Graduation Process and Graduation Summary Form.
Prepare for the Big Day!
Order academic regalia for ECU Commencement and COE Recognition Ceremony