Graduate Programs
Instructional Technology Master's Program (M.S.)
The master's degree program in Instructional Technology in
the College of Education is an applied professional program that
helps to educate leaders in three technology fields: training and
development, school library media, and educational computing and
media. The Instructional Technology graduate program is intended
for both current professionals in the fields of media, design, computing,
education and libraries as well as those who are seeking advanced
degrees and an upgrade in their skills and knowledge base related
to technology. The program is hands-on and practical with a considerable
focus of most courses being inventive and authentic learning projects.
Students select one of three options. The first, Instructional Design
and Development, offers a flexible program of study designed to
develop competencies in instructional design and media-related competencies
for those who wish to work in training or instructional settings
in business, industry, government, the military, or medical education.
The second, School Library Media, meets the Maryland State Department
of Education requirements for the Media Generalist Certification
and is designed for students who wish to serve as directors of school
library centers. The third, Educational Technology, is designed
for those who wish to integrate technology into classroom teaching
or to coordinate the planning and integration of educational technologies
at the school, district or state level.
The program is most often completed by students on a part-time basis,
although fulltime study is encouraged. A majority of the graduate
students in the Instructional Technology program are full-time working
professionals who take classes in the late afternoon or early evening.
Professionals seeking to advance or change careers comprise a substantial
portion of the student population in the Instructional Technology
program. These include students who intend to become school library
media specialists, industry training specialists, and leaders in
educational computing and technology.
College of Graduate
Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
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