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"description": "<p>The Educational Technology track is designed for educators (K-16) who want to increase their technical skills and become highly skilled at successfully integrating technology into the curriculum as well as develop leadership skills necessary for site-based technology coordinators in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities settings.</p><p>The knowledge gained through the Educational Technology program allows candidates to seek new career paths in education. Graduates from this program have the skills to become computer teachers, instructors at the community college and university level, district curriculum coordinators, and instructional designers. The program does not lead to any current certification in Florida.</p><p>The Educational Technology track in the Instructional Design and Technology MA program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The curriculum includes 12 credit hours of instructional technology core courses, 12 credit hours of professional specialization, nine credit hours of electives, and three credit hours of practicum.</p><p>International students who are in the U.S. and maintaining a U.S. Student Visa are not eligible for this track.</p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 36 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/instructional-design-technology-m-a/\" target=\"_blank\">Instructional Design and Technology, Ed Tech (MA) may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">http://global.ucf.edu/</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\">State Restrictions</a> for current information.</p><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Required Courses</h3> 24 Total Credits <ul><li>Details</li></ul><h3>Core</h3> 12 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EME6055 - Current Trends in Instructional Technology (3)</li><li>EME6062 - Research in Instructional Technology (3)</li><li>EME6613 - Instructional System Design (3)</li></ul></li><li>Complete at least 1 of the following: <ul><li>EDF6432 - Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3)</li><li>EDF6432 - Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3)</li><li>EDF6481 - Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3)</li><li>EDF6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction (3)</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Professional Specialization</h3> 12 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EME6053 - Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies (3)</li><li>EME6405 - Adapting and Integrating Innovative Technologies in Education (3)</li><li>EME6507 - Multimedia for Education and Training (3)</li><li>EME6602 - Integration of Technology into the Learning Environments (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Elective Courses (See Program Details Below For Note)</h3> 9 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete at least 3 of the following: <ul><li>EDF6432 - Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3)</li><li>EDF6401 - Statistics for Educational Data (3)</li><li>EDF6481 - Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3)</li><li>EDF6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction (3)</li><li>EME6209 - Multimedia Instructional Systems II (3)</li><li>EME6457 - Distance Education: Technology Process Product (3)</li><li>EME6607 - Planned Change in Instructional Technology (3)</li><li>EME6601 - Instructional Simulation Design for Training and Education (3)</li><li>EME6601 - Instructional Simulation Design for Training and Education (3)</li><li>IDS6504 - Adult Learning (3)</li><li>ENC6216 - Editing Professional Writing (3)</li><li>ENC6261 - Technical Writing, Theory and Practice (3)</li><li>ENC6296 - Interactive Design in Technical Communication (3)</li><li>DIG6432 - Transmedia Story Creation (3)</li><li>EDF6635 - Capstone: Action Research in Teacher Leadership (3)</li><li>EDF6884 - Education as A Cultural Process (3)</li><li>EDF6886 - Multicultural Education (3)</li><li>EGI6051 - Understanding the Gifted/Talented Student (3)</li><li>ESE6217 - Curriculum Design (3)</li><li>TSL5345 - Methods of ESOL Teaching (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Practicum</h3> 3 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>EME6940 - Theory into Practice in Educational Technology (3)</li></ul></li><li>Practica are independent learning activities that take place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program.</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>36</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><p><strong>Elective Courses</strong></p><p>Students must choose at least 9 credit hours of electives. Electives in current certification area, technology, or other as approved by adviser. Courses not listed require adviser approval. All ENC courses require approval from English Department.</p><p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p><p>Practica are independent learning activities that take place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program.</p>",
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