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EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY (MS) 1
Educational Media And Technology (MS)
Degree Requirements
The University of South Alabama Master of Science degree in Educational Media and Technology is a program that was
introduced at the College of Education in 2015. This program is designed to prepare teachers to effectively design, evaluate, and
implement educational and instructional technology in the classroom. Through coursework in the areas of instructional design
and information science as well as practical experiences, students will be enabled to use a diverse set of technological tools
to design and develop standards-based lessons; collaborate with educators to enhance the teaching and learning processes
through the use of technology, and evaluate technological tools and resources designed to enhance the teaching and learning
process as related to classroom and curricular goals.
The Master's program in Educational Media and Technology has both on-campus and online courses. Not all courses are taught
in both formats and students will complete the Master's program with a combination of on-campus and online courses. Using
the Internet, networked information resources, and diverse set of educational and information technologies, this program will
provide a unique educational opportunity for those who may choose to use similar resources and technologies in their delivery
of instruction and/or instructional content after graduation.
For more detailed information, please visit the Educational Media and Technology program website.
Admission Requirements
Applications for the Educational Media and Technology program are reviewed throughout the year. Deadlines for all application
materials (specified below) are: Fall admission – June 15; Spring admission – December 1; and Summer admission – April 1.
Requirements for admission are (in addition to the general Graduate School Standards):
1.
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4.
A completed application for admission to the Graduate School.
One official copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Two letters of recommendation from person's familiar with the applicant's academic and/or professional abilities.
Results of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), including the Analytical Writing component (required of all
applicants, regardless of degrees and certificates previously earned).
5. A resume with a chronology of professional employment.
Applications, transcripts, letters, and all supporting materials should be submitted to the Office of Admissions, 2500 Meisler Hall,
University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 by the deadlines noted above. The final admission decision involves
evaluation of the following: grade-point average, scores on the GRE, letters of recommendation, applicant's statement of career
goal(s) and purpose(s), professional experience, and program enrollment and availability.
Students entering this program must have access to a computer that contains the current Microsoft Office suite. Specifically, the
programs should include Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. Because students will be required to use
the Internet as a component of this program, a high-speed Internet connection is highly recommended.
Requirements For Degree
To qualify for the Master's Degree in Instructional Technology, candidates must satisfactorily complete the following program
with a minimum grade of "B" or better on all course work. Students must complete a written course of study by the end of their
first semester in this program. Students must successfully complete a written comprehensive exam, thesis paper, and a schoolbased instructional technology project. The exam may only be taken two times.
Requirements for the M.S. Degree in Educational Media and Technology
Credit
Hours
Requirements for the M.S. Degree in Educational Media and Technology
(30
semester
hours
minimum)
Instructional Technology Core Courses
24
EDM 520
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EDM 590
EDM 591
ISD 585
ISD 621
ISD 642
ISD 651
ISD 653
Instructional Technology Laboratory
3
EDM 584
Instructional Support Courses
3
EPY 502
Graduate Certificate In Educational Media And Technology
Credit
Hours
Graduate Certificate In Educational Media And Technology
The Graduate Certificate for Educational Media and Technology requires a minimum of 6 courses (18
hours)
18
EDM 520
EDM 584
EDM 590
ISD 621
ISD 642
ISD 651
For more detailed information, please visit the Educational Media and Technology program website at: http://
www.southalabama.edu/colleges/coe/ps/ or contract Dr. Edward Lomax, University of South Alabama, College of
Education, Department of Professional Studies, UCOM 3800, Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Telephone (251) 380-2861; E-mail:
elomax@southalabama.edu.
Department Information
Department of Professional Studies Staff
(251) 380-2861
Chair
James R. Stefurak
Professors
Dagley, Davidson-Shivers, Dempsey, Hayes, Johnson,
Litchfield, Van Haneghan
Associate Professors
Fregeau, Lewis, Millner, Stefurak
Assistant Professors
Browning, Lomax, McDermott, Pfaffman, Upton
Instructors
Tashbin
Department of Professional Studies web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/coe/ps
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Department Of Professional Studies
The Department of Professional Studies offers the Master of Education degree in Educational Media (leading to certification
in Library Media), and in Counselor Education in an educational setting leading to certification in School Counseling, and the
Master of Science degree in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The department also
offers the Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Instructional Design and Development.
For certification as a library media specialist by the State Department of Education, one must have completed a basic program in
a teaching field. Eligibility for certification requires two years of appropriate professional experience. See specific requirements
for each program. The initial certificate is valid for five years.
Interdepartmental Education
Faculty within the department offer foundational coursework in Education Technology, Educational Psychology, Educational
Foundations, and Educational Research. These courses are offered for students in the undergraduate and graduate programs
throughout the college and are designed to broaden and strengthen degree-area preparation.
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