2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

MS Ed Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching Technology

CIP: 130501

This online master's program is designed for educators and individuals to integrate technology by developing, implementing, assessing, and teaching online and face-to-face instructional modules for varied learning communities.

Note: Completion of this program does not lead to teacher certification.

Program Admission Requirements

  1. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
  2. Documentation of one of the following:
  • 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE OR
  • successful completion of another Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA OR
  • National Board Certification OR
  • Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment (MoPTA, EdTPA) OR
  • Department analytical writing assessment that is evaluated using a writing scoring guide based on the modified CUNY scales with a score of 4.0 or higher OR
  • Valid teaching certificate OR 2 years prior teaching with a valid teaching certificate. 

Extra Requirements    

Comprehensive Assessment

To meet exit comprehensive requirements, students are required to complete the Written Assessment of Competency Mastery. The assessment will include reference to artifact/course content, and reflection on personal growth as a curriculum leader. The assessment will be administered during EDUC 61669: Capstone Seminar.

Research Component

 A research component form must be turned into the Graduate Office prior to graduation.

Course Requirements

Core Requirements

EDUC 61641Data Literacy and Assessment for Schools

3

EDUC 61642Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

3

Subject Field Requirements

CSIS 44610Integrating the Technology Curriculum

3

CSIS 44626Developing Multimedia Systems

3

CSIS 44635Designing Instructional Systems

3

CSIS 44650Building a Virtual Learning Environment

3

EDUC 61687Feedback and Goal Setting

3

EDUC 61689Leading In The Digital Age

3

EDUC 61697Academic Inquiry

3

EDUC 61699Capstone Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours: 30