KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAM/CONCENTRATION PROPOSAL
FORM 02/25/04
PROGRAM OR CONCENTRATION NAME:___ Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology
DEPARTMENT:___Bagwell College of Education/Department of Instructional Technology_________
PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: ______Summer 2013____________________________________
Check One or More of the Following and Complete the Appropriate Sections
_____New Program Proposal**
__X__Change in Program/Concentration/Degree Requirements
_____New Concentration Proposal
Sections to be Completed
All
III – VII, XII
I – VII, XII
**A new course proposal is required for each new course that is part of the new program
Submitted by:
____Dr. Traci Redish__________________________________
Faculty Member
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Department Curriculum Committee
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Department Chair
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College Curriculum Committee
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College Dean
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GPCC Chair
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Dean, Graduate Collelge
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Vice President for Academic Affairs
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President
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III. Justification and Need for the Changes to the Program
Changes to Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission rules and the creation of an Instructional
Technology area of certification necessitate this change. GaPSC Rule 505-3-.54 restricts the
degrees that result in a certificate upgrade to degrees with names closely aligned with an area of
certification. For our Ed.S. degree in Instructional Technology to continue to be recognized as
beneficial for Georgia educators, it must be aligned with the GaPSC standards for Instructional
Technology (GaPSC Rule 505-3-.54) established in July 2011. The proposed changes are the result
of our review of the learning outcomes of the courses and their alignment with the GaPSC
standards in this area.
IV. Procedures Used to Develop the Program
The existing program was designed through faculty collaboration across three KSU colleges
(BCOE, HSS, and CSM) and with feedback from advisory boards that include teachers,
administrators, and central office personnel for area school systems. These proposed revisions were
developed by program faculty in the Department of Instructional Technology with input from
advisory boards, P-12 educators, and students.
V. Curriculum: Degree Program Requirements
Current Program Admission Requirements (from online catalog):
Expected qualifications for applicants to be considered for admission will typically include:
1. an earned master’s degree in professional education or a related field;
2. a clear and renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate or equivalent;
3. current full-time employment as a professional educator with at least 4 years of teaching
or administrative experience or both in K-12 education;
4. a Graduate Aptitude & Achievement Index Score of at least 3000. The Graduate Index
Score = (GRE Quantitative Score + GRE Verbal Score) x GPA for the master’s degree.
Applicants to the program must submit the following:
1. official transcripts of college coursework, undergraduate and graduate, showing evidence
of completion of a master’s degree or its equivalent in a related field;
2. official scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam within the last five
years;
3. all relevant professional teaching and/or administrative certificates;
4. professional profile detailing related professional qualifications;
5. reflections on Leadership for Learning;
6. official request for consideration of transfer courses.
*International applicants have additional requirements; see Graduate Admission section of this
catalog.
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Proposed Program Admission Requirements:
Expected qualifications for applicants to be considered for admission will typically include:
1. an earned master’s degree in professional education or a related field;
2. a clear and renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate or departmentally-approved
equivalent. The Department of Instructional Technology recognizes and appreciates that
many independent schools and 21st century learning environments do not require
educators to hold traditional state teaching certification. In such instances, the
Department will make a case-by-case determination as to whether the educator's
qualifications are sufficiently equivalent to a traditional teaching certificate and/or
whether the educator has the background necessary to ensure successful completion of
the program.
3. at least three years of professional teaching or administrative experience or both in P-12
education (current full-time employment as a professional educator is preferred);
4. a competitive Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score and Graduate GPA. The GPA and
GRE will be utilized with other admission criteria to determine program eligibility.
Although no minimum scores are required, candidates are encouraged to prepare and
score well since admission to the program is competitive. Please note: The
Analytical/Writing score one receives as part of the GRE exam is used competitively in
the admission review process. It is strongly encouraged for applicants to do well on this
portion of the exam.
Applicants to the program must submit the following:
1. Complete the On-line Graduate Application.
2. Obtain and submit official transcripts from EACH college attended, including those
institutions where degrees were NOT earned. Official transcripts are those in a university
sealed envelope. Your transcripts should reflect at least a Master’s degree with at least a
3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
3. Obtain and submit a copy of your Georgia Teaching Certificate or a departmentallyapproved equivalent. The Department of Instructional Technology recognizes and
appreciates that many independent schools and 21st century learning environments do not
require educators to hold traditional state teaching certification. In such instances, the
Department will make a case-by-case determination as to whether the educator's
qualifications are sufficiently equivalent to a traditional teaching certificate and/or
whether the educator has the background necessary to ensure successful completion of
the program.
4. Obtain and submit ONE Evaluation Form. (Only required if seeking initial certification in
Instructional Technology.)
5. Obtain and submit ONE Mentor Form from a current administrator, Instructional Lead
Teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, teacher, etc. at the building or district levels
with instructional technology knowledge and experience. (Only required if seeking
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initial certification in Instructional Technology.)
6. Obtain and submit a Professional Resume documenting education, teaching experience,
volunteer and service accomplishments, and record of leadership activities. Your resume
MUST reflect, at least, three year of teaching experience.
7. Obtain and submit a Professional Reflections Statement.
8. Submit a copy of your official GRE scores from the Educational Testing Services.
9. Submit a copy of the Transfer Credit Request Form if applicable.
10. International Applicants Only: Please contact 770-499-3002 for all international
admission requirements related to your citizenship or visa status OR link to the Graduate
International Admissions page:
http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions/international_admissions.shtml
Current Program (from the online catalog): (75 hours)
Teacher Leadership for Learning Ed.D. – Concentration in Instructional Technology
The program of study for the Ed.D. is planned to span approximately four years of consecutive enrollment for a total
of 75 hours minimum. However, some candidates may progress at a faster rate having received some transfer credit
for previous graduate work. In addition, since candidates move through the program as a member of a committed
cohort support, feedback, peer review and editing of their work and research is an expected art of the candidates
experiences in the program. These support mechanisms for research and writing of the dissertation provide
additional support so that some candidates may complete the dissertation phase faster than the one year allocated.
After successful completion 33 hours (18 hours of common core courses and 15 hours of concentration courses),
candidates are awarded the Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership for Learning.
Candidates for the Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership for Learning from all concentrations complete a minimum of 75
hours of study in four areas. The areas are:
Common Core in Teacher Leadership for Learning (27)
Concentration (27)
Guided Electives (12)
Dissertation (9)
Program Total (Ed.D.) (Minimum 75 Credit Hours)
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Proposed Program:
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology (*36-66 credit hours)
There are two tracks for the Ed.D. in Instructional Technology—Certification and Upgrade. The certification track leads to initial
certification in Instructional Technology by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). The upgrade track is for
candidates who already have initial certification in Instructional Technology and wish to pursue an advanced track that leads to
an upgrade to their existing certificate by the GaPSC.
The certification track in Instructional Technology ( GaPSC Rule 505-3-.54) prepares educators who wish to effectively integrate
technology into their own teaching practice and to assist other educators in utilizing technology to improve the teaching and
learning process. It prepares educators to model best practices in the use of instructional technologies and to provide high-quality
professional learning experiences for others. The upgrade track prepares technology leaders to lead the use of technology at the
local, state, regional or national levels. Instructional Technology is a new field of certification and will be classified as a Service
(S) certificate (P-12) when it is added to an existing clear renewable Georgia certificate.
Core (15 hrs)
 EDUC 8100 Advanced Study of Learning
 EDRS 8100 Qualitative I
 EDRS 8200 Quantitative I
 EDRS 9000 Conceptual Frameworks & Research Design
 EDRS 9100 or 9200 Advanced Qualitative II or Advanced Quantitative II
1st Track (21 hrs)
Candidates seeking initial certification in Instructional Technology:
Certification Track
Certification Courses:
 ITEC 7400 21st Century Teaching and Learning
 ITEC 7410 Instructional Technology Leadership
 ITEC 7430 Internet Tools in the Classroom
 ITEC 7445 Multimedia and Web Design
 ITEC 7305 Data Analysis & School Improvement
 ITEC 7460 Professional Learning & Technology Innovation
 ITEC 7500 Capstone Experience & Portfolio
2nd Track (21 hrs)
Candidates already certified in Instructional Technology:
Upgrade Track
Advanced Instructional Technology Courses:
 ITEC 8400 Instructional Design and Technology
 ITEC 8410 Technology, Professional Learning & Change
 ITEC 8420 Evaluating K-12 Technologies
 ITEC 8430 Technology and Student Assessment
 ITEC 8440 Planning & Implementing Inst. Tech Programs
 ITEC 9400 Research and Theory in Instructional Technology
ITEC 9410 Instructional Leadership and Technology Facilitation
Advanced ITEC Courses (9 hrs):
Candidates may select from any 7000, 8000 or 9000 level ITEC courses approved by advisor.
Guided Electives (12 hrs) (Not required for candidates holding an Ed.S. unless candidate is below the
36-hour Ed.D. degree minimum.)
Dissertation (9 hrs) – ITEC 9900 Dissertation
*Total credit hours vary from 36-66 credit hours depending upon previous degrees and certifications.
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VI. INVENTORY OF FACULTY DIRECTLY INVOLVED
We have offered this program since 2007 and will continue to staff the course with the same
faculty.
VII. Outstanding programs of this nature at other institutions
Because Instructional Technology is a new area of GaPSC certification, KSU will be among the
first USG institutions to develop and seek approval for a program aligned with these new
standards (GaPSC Rule 505-3-.54, July 2011).
XII. Accreditation
Business Content Audit:
Referencing the Business Content Worksheet, does this program or concentration, incorporating
the information proposed herein, have “traditional business subject” content delivered by faculty
or programs administered by the Coles College of Business? *
_____ Yes
If “yes,” complete a Business Content Worksheet and obtain necessary
approvals as indicated.
__X__ No
_____ Exempt Graduate programs administered by the Coles College are exempt.
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*
All graduate programs exceeding 50% business content are automatically required to meet AACSB
International business accreditation standards. The purpose of the audit is to prevent the unintended,
undesirable compulsory inclusion of programs subject to AACSB standards.
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