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Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
Specialization in Technology & Curriculum Design (TCD)
Online Program at MTSU

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
College of Education & Behavioral Science

Program of Study
Required Courses and

Course Descriptions

Weigel (2002) suggests that educational technologies are of little value if they do not add richness and new dimensionality to the experience of learning.

The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Technology and Curriculum Design is a unique online program offering students a means of refining curriculum and instructional design skills by completing courses that promote research-based practices in technology, the development of deep learning, and effective curriculum design.

A unique research-path program that offers students an opportunity to develop expertise and additional skills in:
 

  • Technology-infused instructional design,
  • Creating unique, enriched learning experiences with added attention to cognition, brain-based learning, and diversity,
  • Designing instructional experiences that promote deep learning in the technology-enhanced environment,
  • Developing curriculum that fully integrates technology in order to meet the demands of a digital-savvy student population, and
  • Engaging in practitioner-based action research in order to improve practice.

 

Student Forms and Related Information

Selected Course Syllabi

Course Rotation for Upcoming Semesters

 

 

 

Course Delivery:  The Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in Technology and Curriculum Design is delivered entirely online via the D2L course management system.

Admission:  All students must be admitted to the MTSU College of Graduate Studies and must meet all related requirements as outlined in the MTSU Graduate Catalog.

  • Graduate School admissions is required before enrolling in any classes.  You must apply to the MTSU College of Graduate Studies before attempting to enroll.  Be sure that your admissions packet is complete.
     

  • MTSU College of Graduate Studies - Application and Related Information
     

  • Department of Educational Leadership - Requirements for Education Specialist Degree:
     

    • Application for Admission
    • Application Fee
    • Official transcripts which reflect all coursework completed at each university or college attended (see Graduate Catalog for related requirements)
    • Three letters of reference
    • Three recommendations (Department of Educational Leadership Form)
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (see Graduate Catalog for specific requirements)
    • Satisfactory score on the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or the MAT (Miller Analogies Test).  NOTE:  A PRAXIS score or teaching license is not accepted for this program.
       

     

    • At least one semester prior to the anticipated date of registration/enrollment, all applicants seeking the Education Specialist degree must submit the admissions materials to the MTSU College of Graduate Studies.  These materials are outlined in detail on the College of Graduate Studies home page.
       

    • A candidate for the Specialist degree must hold a Master's degree.
       

    • The time limit for completing the degree is six (6) years and is counted from the date of matriculation.

     

  • Admission to the Education Specialist program follows admission to the Graduate School.  All admission materials will be sent from the Graduate School to the Department of Educational Leadership.  Candidates for the Education Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction with the Specialization in TCD will be officially admitted by the Graduate Admissions Committee.  The committee meets once each semester. 
     

  • You must be admitted to the Education Specialist program before you complete 12 semester hours.
     

  • All candidates must file an Advancement to Candidacy Form prior to completing 24 semester hours.

 

 

 

Education Specialist / Curriculum & Instruction
Specialization in Technology & Curriculum Design

Program Graduates

 

 

 

 

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig
Professor of Education
Certified Online Instructor (LERN)
Department of Educational Leadership
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Phone:  615.898.2332

For additional information and/or inquiries, please contact dvcraig@mtsu.edu

 

Copyright Year of Publication - 2006 Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig - All Rights Reserved

Updated Summer 2008

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