Endorsement
in Educational Technology
(State of Ohio Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement)
Five Courses, 19 Credits
Endorsement candidates can complete requirements within a year and coursework may be used towards the
Master’s degree.
*requires existing state of Ohio teaching license or certificate
Program Requirements
Master of Education
Specialization in Educational Technology ( 31 credit hours)
The Master’s Degree with a Specialization in Educational Technology is a 31 credit hour degree program. The
Computer and Technology Endorsement is a 19 credit hour program that can be accomplished independently
or as part of the 33 credit hour Master’s program. For teachers who have an Ohio teaching certificate or license,
earning this degree will also qualify them for the Computer and Technology Endorsement.
The Computer and Technology Endorsement Program prepares teachers to help students develop the knowledge skill and dispositions appropriate to the use of computers and technology.
The specialization coursework includes extensive hands-on experiences with a variety of computer and technology activities, requires the production of technology related curricular materials and addresses the societal context in which technology in education occurs. While much of the content is appropriate for the person serving as
“technology coordinator”, the primary focus of coursework is on the integration of technology in instruction.
College Core (14 Credits)
Educational Research and Technology
EDB 601 Educational Research (3 credits)
Social Foundations ( Select one of the following courses)
EDB 604 Social Issues and Education (3 credits)
EDB 606 Philosophy of Education (3 credits)
EDB 608 School and Society in the American Past (3 credits)
EDB 609 Comparative and International Education (3 credits)
Human Development ( Select one of the following courses)
EDC 501 Child Development
EDB 620 Psychology of the Adolescent Learner (3 credits).
EDB 628 Psychology of Learning and Instruction (3 credits).
Endorsement
in Educational Technology
(State of Ohio Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement)
Curriculum & Instruction Core ( 3 credits)
EDB 612 Curriculum Theory and Instruction (3 credits).
Specialization( 19 credits)
ETE 565 Technology in the Classroom (4 credits)
ETE 566 Technological Change and Schools (4 credits)
ETE 567 Telecommunications in Education (4 credits)
ETE 568 Educational Web Design (4 credits)
ETE 595 Seminar in Computer Uses in Education (3 credits)
Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement (19 credit hours)
The Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement prepares teachers to help their students develop the
knowledge, skills, attitudes and values appropriate to the use of computers and technology within their personal
and professional lives.
The coursework includes extensive hands-on activity with a wide variety of computer-based activities, requires
the production of curricular materials in the area of technology and addresses the societal context in which this
education is taking place. While much of the content is appropriate for persons serving as technology coordinators in a school setting emphasis is placed on the competencies needed by classroom teachers.
This program is for teachers who currently hold an Ohio Teaching certificate or license.
Completion of the Endorsement entitles the participants to apply to the State of Ohio for its Computer and Technology endorsement.
Program Prerequisites
EDB 601 Educational Research (3 credits)
Specialization (19 Credits)
ETE 565 Technology in the Classroom (4 credits)
ETE 566 Technological Change and Schools (4 credits)
ETE 567 Telecommunications in Education (4 credits)
ETE 568 Educational Web Design (4 credits)
ETE 595 Seminar in Computer Uses in Education (3 credits)
In addition to these courses, E-learning Fundamentals (ETE 690) course and other special topics courses is offered
in the Department of Curriculum and Foundations.
E-Learning Fundamentals (ETE 590 – 3 credits):
Exploration of applied frameworks for developing web-based instructional activities and online courses. Students learn technologies supportive of eLearning and engage in experiences that develop pedagogically sound
instructional materials to be delivered online. Intended for adult educators who have experience teaching in
higher education, elementary and middle, and high school teachers; and instructors engaged in training and
professional