Online Ed.S. Degree in
Instructional Technology
Program Description
The Instructional Technology (IT) Ed.S. degree allows students to obtain an advanced degree in the rapidly growing field of instructional technology.
Valdosta State University's Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology began offering an online Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology in Summer 2000. Applications for each cluster are accepted in Spring and Fall. Georgia media specialists, technology coordinators, and other educators and trainers with a Master's degree in any field are invited to apply. This degree upgrades Georgia Teaching, Service and Leadership certificates to the 6th year level.*
The online program offers participants the opportunity to complete all coursework at a distance using the Internet and WebCT. Because the online learning system is available continuously, students access their courses at their convenience using any computer connected to the Internet by a web browser such as Netscape. Experiential learning and application of knowledge are vital components of each class.
* Applicants seeking Initial Media Specialist Certification at the Ed.S. level will be required to complete additional courses beyond the degree requirements and to pass the GACE II exam. Not all additional courses are offered in the online format.
Selected Educational Outcomes
- Candidates will demonstrate an adequate understanding of the knowledge expected in their fields and delineated in professional, state, and institutional standards.
- Candidates will use data and current research to inform their practices.
- Candidates will create positive environments for student learning.
- Candidates will understand and build upon the developmental levels of students with whom they work; the diversity of students, families, and communities; and the policy contexts within which they work.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
- Candidates will demonstrate content knowledge through a course-based content assessment.
- Candidates will demonstrate their ability to use data and current research to inform their practice through completion of a review of literature.
- Candidates will demonstrate their ability to create positive environments for student learning during an action research project.
- Candidates will demonstrate their ability to positively impact learning through a presentation of experiences from the field in which they work.