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Career Opportunities
The graduate certificate in Educational Media
and Technology focuses on assisting educators
both in
P-20 academic environments and
private industry in integrating technology by
reviewing research, providing hands-on
experiences, requiring students to develop
lesson plans and technology plans, and looking
at pedagogical reasons for integrating
technology in the classroom.
Accreditation
The EMU College of Education is
accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education and
approved by the Michigan Department
of Education for the preparation of
educational personnel.
After
completing either the M.A. or the
graduate certificate in Educational
Media and Technology, already certified
Michigan teachers can apply for the
Educational Technology Endorsement.
Program
of Study
18 credit hours of EDMT courses are offered online
with opportunities for students to meet face-to-face
as needed.
Required EDMT courses: 18 credit hours
• EDMT 602 Technology and Student-Centered
Learning (3); Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree
• EDMT 603 Technology Enhanced Learning
Environments (3); Prerequisites: Baccalaureate
degree
• EDMT 623 Instructional Design and Development
of Multimedia Instructional Materials (3); Prerequisites:
EDMT 602 and EDMT 603
• EDMT 628 The Use and Design of Online
Resources for Educators (3); Prerequisites: EDMT
602 or EDMT 603 or EDMT 618
• EDMT 627 Advanced Technical Issues in
Educational Technology (3); Prerequisites: EDMT
602 and EDMT 603
• EDMT 653 Issues and Emerging Educational
Technologies (3); Prerequisites: EDMT 602,
EDMT 603, EDMT 628, EDMT 623 or a minimum
of 12 graduate credits in EDMT
Advising
An Educational Media and Technology faculty will
work with students to assist in the exploration of
degree requirements, evaluation of applications for
admission to a degree program, preparation of a
plan of study, approval of program changes and
recommendation for graduation. For more
information or to schedule an advising appointment,
call 734.487.3260.
Admission
1. Comply with the Graduate School’s admission
requirements.
2. Hold a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in the last
half of the undergraduate work or 3.3 GPA in 12
hours or more of work at the graduate level or a
minimum 50th percentile on the GRE writing.
International students must have a minimum
score of 550 on the TOEFL.
3. Furnish an analysis of professional goals written
by the candidate. This analysis should include a
description of how the chosen degree program
will help meetthe selected goals and how the
candidate’s life experiences, accomplishments
and interests will contribute to his or her success
in the program; and
4. Request and have submitted two letters of
recommendation that address the candidate’s
professional commitment, experience and
potential.
The transcripts, analysis of goals and letters of
recommendation should give evidence of potential
for graduate-level scholarship.
FAQ
What’s the Cost?
EMU tuition rates are an excellent value and are very
competitive with other institutions. Total cost of an
online
course includes tuition, university and online fees,
which may
vary and can be found on the Web site.
Do I Need to be a “Techie”?
No, but you should review the technical
requirements before
enrolling.
For More Information
For an application packet and information about requirements for admission to
the M.A. in EDMT program, contact:
The Department of
Teacher Education
Graduate Coordinator of Advising
Eastern Michigan University
John W. Porter Building – Suite 313
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.3260
Fax: 734.4876.2102
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