Instructional Technology (M.S.) - School Library Media
Why earn an M.S. in Instructional Technology?
The master's degree program in instructional technology 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 program is also open to professionals in other fields who are seeking to improve their skills and knowledge in technology integration.
Towson University's program offers practical applications of educational theories to help students seamlessly integrate technology into the classroom, media center or corporate environment. Towson also offers an applied doctoral degree program in instructional technology.
The School Library Media concentration 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 media centers.
Each student in the program produces a culminating project to demonstrate professional competencies in instructional technology. These culminating projects may be in the form of action research, a curriculum or unit design, an electronic portfolio or a professional-level internship. The School Library Media Concentration is AASL accredited and Towson University's Teacher Education Unit is NCATE accredited.
Flexibility
Many courses offer at least one online project or activity, and some courses meet only once or twice on campus while all other activities take place online. Classes usually start after 4 p.m. to accommodate working professionals. Our affiliation with the Towson Learning Network means students may take classes off campus, including locations on Maryland's Eastern Shore, at the HEAT Center in Aberdeen, MD., or at convenient county schools.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 for full admission, and 2.75 for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
- Technological literacy, including the ability to use application programs, is a necessary background requirement for all three Concentrations.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites: Completion of the following courses or their equivalents:
| EDUC 401 |
Foundations and History of Education |
| ISTC 301/501 |
Integrating Instructional Technology |
| PSYC 201 |
Learning Theory, Student Development, and Strategies for Identification of Student with Diverse Learning Needs |
| SPED 301 |
Inclusion of Special Needs Student Populations |
Plan A: Master of Science with Thesis (minimum 36 units)
Level I (9 units)
| ISTC 653 |
The Organization of Knowledge (3) |
| ISTC 615 |
Collection Development (3) |
| ISTC 667 |
Instructional Design and Development (3) |
Level II (15 units)
| EDUC 717 |
Children’s Literature and Materials for Teaching Reading (3) |
| ISTC 541 |
Foundations of Instructional Technology (3) |
| ISTC 651 |
Information Literacy and Access (3) |
| ISTC 702 |
Educational Leadership and Technology (3) |
| SCED 518 |
Young Adult Literature (3) |
Level III (12 units)
| ISTC 601 |
Library Media Administration (3) |
| ISTC 789 |
Practicum and Portfolio in Library Media (3 6) |
| ISTC 897 |
Master’s Thesis in Instructional Technology (6) |
Plan B: Master of Science without Thesis (minimum 36 units)
Identical to plan A, except for the deletion of
ISTC 897 Master’s Thesis in Instructional Technology (6)
and additions of:
ISTC 685 Research in Instructional Technology (3)
Individually selected elective units at the 600- 700 level (3)
College of Education
Hawkins Hall, Room 304
Phone: 410-704-2570
Fax: 410-704-2733 |
