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Educational Technology
Location: McKee 518
Telephone: 970.351.2816
Faculty: Jeffrey W. Bauer, Ph.D.; David A. Falvo, Ed.D.; James E. Gall, Ph.D.; Linda L. Lohr, Ed.D.; Heng-Yu Ku, Ph.D. Berlinda L. Saenz, Ph.D.
The Educational Technology faculty administer graduate degree programs in Educational Technology and School Library Education, as well as graduate non-degree programs leading to a School Library Media endorsement by the State of Colorado Department of Education. In addition, the school offers a Master of Arts Degree in School Library Education.
At the master's level these programs of study are designed to develop knowledge and skills in instructional systems analysis and design, computer applications, media design and information management. Application is focused upon improving human performance in applied learning settings.
At the doctoral level students are provided with advanced opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in the area of instructional system design, analysis and evaluation. Emphasis is placed upon the generation of empirically derived strategies to promote instructional practice based upon learning and instructional theory. Service courses are offered to support other university programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Western Regional Graduate Program The Ph.D. program in educational technology is a member of the Western Regional Graduate Program. Under this program any Ph.D. student in educational technology, who is a resident of selected western states pays in-state tuition rather than out-of-state tuition. The selected states include: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii.
Educational Technology M.A.
The Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology is designed to develop knowledge and skills in instructional system analysis, computer applications and media design. Application of knowledge and skills is focused on improving human performance in applied learning contexts.
Upon meeting the admission criteria for the Graduate School, the candidate's application is forwarded to the program area faculty for review. Reviews by the program area faculty are held each semester (including summer). Decisions regarding admission are communicated to the applicant before the beginning of the next semester. Although students may enroll any semester following admission, they are strongly encouraged to begin their program in either the summer or fall semester in order to enter the proper sequencing of courses.
Applications require a description of educationally-related work experience, statement of career goals, three letters of reference, and transcripts from previous undergraduate work.
Multiple criteria for admission are considered, including:
Educationally-related work experience is desirable, but not required.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Educational Technology Ph.D.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology prepares graduates for a variety of professions in the broad discipline of human performance technology. Graduates work in academic, corporate, and military settings as researchers, consultants, and scholars. Based upon the focus of their research and courses, graduates develop skills in: needs assessment, needs analysis, instructional design, instructional development, evaluation and change.
The doctoral program uses a community of scholars model of interaction among the students and the faculty members. The students are viewed as developing colleagues with progressively higher levels of responsibility as they move through the program. Cooperative research and other scholarly projects are encouraged among faculty members and students. The doctoral program in educational technology provides the students with a broad base of knowledge in the use of technology in educational and training settings.
The program is designed to be rigorous but practical, encouraging the serious, mature, motivated and competent student to apply for admission. Applications are reviewed by the educational technology faculty during the middle of each semester. Although the students may enroll any semester following admission, they are strongly encouraged to begin their program in either the summer or fall semester in order to enter the proper sequencing of courses.
All applications must include the following items:
Minimum criteria for acceptance include:
- Meet graduate school requirements regarding the GRE and TOEFL (if applicable).
- Grade point average of 3.2 on the most recent 60 semester hours of coursework.
- Congruency between the applicant's career goals and the goals of the doctoral program.
- Letters of reference indicating a strong potential for academic success, interpersonal competency and growth of the individual as a designer, producer, implementor, teacher, scholar, evaluator and researcher in educational technology.
- Relevant work experience is desirable.
- Successful interview with the faculty.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Educational Technology Doctoral Minor
School Library Education M.A.
Students interested in obtaining a School Library Media endorsement who do not already hold a master's degree may enroll in the master's degree in School Library Education. This program has been designed to meet the requirements for an M.A. degree as well as to meet the graduate program requirements and competency requirements dictated by the State of Colorado for School Library Media endorsement.
Upon meeting the admission criteria for the Graduate School, the candidate's application is forwarded to the program area faculty for review. Reviews by the program area faculty are held each semester (including summer). Decisions regarding admission are communicated to the applicant before the beginning of the semester. Although students may enroll any semester following admission, they are strongly encouraged to begin their program in either the summer or fall semester in order to enter the proper sequencing of courses.
Applications require a description of educationally-related work experience, statement of career goals, and three letters of reference.
Multiple criteria for acceptance are considered, including:
Note that applicants must also complete the Notification of Intent to Seek Endorsement (institutional recommendation).
For degree and program requirements, see:
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