Master of Education in Instructional Technology

Interested in using Instructional Technology to help students achieve, and helping your colleagues infuse instructional technology into their teaching? The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology may be just what you are looking for to enhance your career!

Technology has brought change to the work of organizations of all types. Significant changes can be seen in the use of technology in instruction and the delivery of instruction via technology.

Yet, technology is primarily a tool that serves content. Its impact is largely dependent upon the appropriate design of the information and instruction delivered through technology.

The program is designed for certified teachers who plan to seek a master's degree. The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology was designed in collaboration with P-12 classroom teachers, district specialists, and university faculty for preparing school and district Technology Coordinators. The program leads to a Kentucky "P-12 Instructional Computer Technology" endorsement.

What makes the UofL M.Ed. in Instructional Technology program stand out from the rest?

The program:

• Prepares candidates to be a technology-using teacher of students, as well as a Technology Coordinator for a school or district
• Meets the International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE, 2008)
• Emphasizes a compendium of skills required for students to be competitive and successful in a global and digital world
• Prepares candidates to work with P-12 students
• Is taught by recognized faculty in collaboration with practitioners
• Focuses on meeting the needs of diverse learners
• Places your classroom and school as the focus of course discussions and assessments

Note: If you are not a P-12 teacher but are interested in instructional technology, Industry IT certifications, instructional design, and state-of-the-art training development for military, government, and private industry, go to B.S. Workforce Leadership and M.S. Human Resource Education.

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Program Curriculum

The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology is a 30 credit hour program. Candidates learn a compendium of skills, strategies, and applications for helping student compete in a global and digital world, as well as preparation to be a school or district Technology Coordinator. For details on course requirements for this program, go to the Graduate Catalog.

Note: Meeting GRE score and GPA minimums does not guarantee admission to the program.

How to Apply

Students may apply to the program by first going to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies website.

Students must also submit the following information:

• Official transcripts with a GPA of 2.75 in the Bachelor's degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher for graduate work
• For GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011, a minimum combined (verbal and quantitative) score of an 800 is required for unconditional admission. For GRE scores taken August 1, 2011 and after, please refer to the concordance table from ETS (Educational Testing Services) [PDF] for revised score equivalencies. Need help preparing for the GRE? Sign up for a GRE Information Session.
• Two letters of recommendation (use graduate recommendation forms [PDF])
• Teaching certificate or statement of eligibility
• A personal statement of no more than 250-500 words, along with the Personal Statement Cover Sheet [PDF]
• Application materials, including the personal statement, will be evaluated using the Ideas to Action Unit Dispositions Rubric [PDF], and Ideas to Action Holistic Construct Rubric [PDF] by a faculty committee.
• Signed statement: Technology and Code of Ethics Form [PDF]
• TOEFL is required o fall foreign students from countries in which English is not the native language. Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. are exempt from this requirement.

Additional Admission Requirements

Upon admission to the program, students will be assigned a faculty advisor and will work collaboratively with that advisor to complete the following components. The materials below will be submitted electronically through LiveText.

• Self assessment Kentucky Guide to Reflective Classroom Practice [PDF] (This will be prepared when you meet with your faculty advisor).
• Professional Growth Plan

Information about the Personal Statement

The personal statement is the applicant's opportunity to demonstrate his/her writing ability as well as provide a personal introduction to the admissions screening committee. The personal statement should be no more than 500 words, and should be double-spaced and word-processed. Applicants are encouraged to proofread their writing, and to submit the best work possible. The attached rubric (Ideas to Action Holistic Construct Rubric) is provided to help applicants understand how their writing will be evaluated.

In developing the personal statement, applicants are encouraged to identify and describe personal characteristics, abilities, beliefs and goals as well as diverse experiences with children and adolescents which will contribute to their success as an outstanding educator. Applicants should also review the College of Education and Human Development's Conceptual Framework, reflecting on the concepts of inquiry, action, and advocacy. Applicants should consider the following questions:

• How do you demonstrate intellectual curiosity?
• How do you demonstrate a commitment to helping students compete in a digital world?
• How do you develop positive relationships and work collaboratively with peers, teachers, and others?
• How do you demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary to do the daily work of teaching?
• Can you give examples of your commitment to diversity, equity and social justice?
• Can you identify characteristics critical to successful teaching (such as dependability, initiative, organization) and give examples of how you exhibit those traits?

Contact Us

Stephen B. Swan
Department of Teaching and Learning
College of Education and Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292

Career Pathways and Certification

P-12 teachers serve as computer-using teacher leaders in their schools and as Technology Coordinators at school and district levels.

Candidates earn the Endorsement for P-12 Instructional Computer Technology to compliment their base teaching certificate.

Financial Aid

In addition to the financial aid opportunities offered by the University, the College of Education & Human Development also has information about financial aid.

Other financial aid opportunities available include graduate assistantships and other employment opportunities.

Supervising and Resource Teachers

In recognition of valuable service to the preparation of teachers and the need for all teachers to have continual professional growth, a supervising teacher or a resource teacher for teacher interns may, with prior approval of the course-offering institution, take a maximum of six (6) credit hours per term at any public postsecondary institution and pay no tuition. The postsecondary institution shall waive the tuition up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours.

To apply, you must complete the Tuition Waiver Certification for Supervising and Resource Teachers Application [PDF]. It should be completed by the supervising teacher, certified by their principal, and returned to our office. Return the form to the Student Financial Aid Office at U of L, attention: Wesley Partin.

Eligibility: 6 credit hours of tuition benefits for each semester served as a full responsibility supervising or resource teacher, or 3 credit hours of tuition benefits for each semester served as a shared supervising or resource teacher. Students may exercise the tuition waiver option up to twelve months following the assignment. Tuition benefits are paid directly to the University of Louisville.

I have some credit hours from another program/university. Can the credit be transferred?

Once you are admitted to the program, you may request to transfer up to 6 credit hours if your UofL advisor approves the request. Transfer requests are then submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.

What degrees or endorsements do I receive if I complete the UofL M.Ed. in Instructional Technology program?

Successful candidates will graduate with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology and receive a P-12 Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement. If this is a second master’s degree, you may apply for Rank I hours as you complete the degree.

How long does it take to complete the MEd program?

The program can be completed in as few as two years or as many as six years.

I am a teacher and am in my school all day. When are courses offered?

All courses are offered outside the practicing teacher's day (evening, Saturday, summer). The program is designed so that many assignments are classroom or school-based.

Where are courses being delivered?

Courses are offered at UofL Belknap Campus and JCPS locations. A limited number of online courses are available at the present time.

I am not teaching at the present time. Will I be able to complete the program?

Yes. The program is designed so that many assignments are classroom or school-based. If you are not currently in a school, you will be placed in an approved setting to complete the assignments.