Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instructional Technology Specialization

Programs and Degrees> Graduate: Masters programs> Curriculum and Instructional Technology (Minor)

Master of Science in Education (M.S.) | Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Secondary Science | Master of Education with Secondary Mathematics Licensure

 

The M.Ed., M.S., and Ph.D. specialization in curriculum and instructional technology prepares candidates as practitioners and researchers in the field of curriculum and instructional technology. Iowa State's program emphasizes appropriate and effective applications of technology in teacher education.

 

b Course requirements

Curriculum & Instructional Technology Master's Program

 

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M.Ed. Degree
M.S. Degree
Research

(7 Credits)

  • CI 515x Action Research in Education (3)
  • CI 599B Research Development Project (3)
  • CI 615B Seminar (1)

(16 Credits)

  • ResEv 550 Educational Research (3)
  • One Course in Qualitative or Quantitative Research Methodology (3)
  • CI 512x Research Trends in Instructional Technology (3)
  • CI 590B and/or CI 699B Research Practicum (3)
  • CI 699B Thesis (3)
  • CI 615B Seminar (1)
Foundations

(12 Credits)

  • CI 501 Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
  • CI 503 Theories of Designing Effective Learning and Teaching Environments (3)
  • CI 594 Contemporary Curriculum Theory and Principles (3)
  • CI 533 Education Psychology of Learning, Cognition, and Motivation (3)

(12 Credits)

  • CI 501 Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
  • CI 503 Theories of Designing Effective Learning and Teaching Environments (3)
  • CI 594 Contemporary Curriculum Theory and Principles (3)
  • CI 533 Educational Psychology of Learning, Cognition, and Motivation (3)
Applications and Leadership in Instructional Technology

(13 Credits)

Required

  • CI 505 Introduction to Using Technology in Learning and Teaching (2)
  • One Course applications in instructional technology (minimum 3 credits)
  • One Course leadership in instructional technology (minimum 3 credits)

(8 Credits)

Required
  • CI 505 Introduction to Using Technology in Learning and Teaching (2)
  • One course in applications or leadership in instructional technology (minimum 3 credits)
4 Credits of Additional Coursework to include 1 course in CI outside of specialization. 3 Credits of Additional Coursework to include 1 course in CI outside of specialization.
Total Credits
32 Credits
36 Credits

 

b Degree Completion Steps