Computer Education: Traditional Program

Program Description:

The traditional computer education graduate program focuses on:

This program prepares educators to:

identify, evaluate, and apply appropriate technologies, and to be familiar with research in curriculum and instruction.
enhance the teaching/learning process by integrating technology across the curriculum for all learners.
collaborate with other professionals in the field of education.

Certification:

Students who successfully complete this program will receive:

New York State Initial Teacher Certification in Educational Technology Specialist.
New York State Professional Teacher Certification in the area of certification held at the time of entrance to the Nazareth graduate program.

Admission Requirements:

Completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a B average in the major field.
Presentation of official transcripts.
Two letters of recommendation.
Application and fee.
Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application form.
Copy of teacher certification.

Required Course Credits: 39 credit hours

Required Courses:

Course	Course Title	Credits	Fieldwork
Core Courses: (6 credits)
EDU 501	Social Foundations of Education	3	No
EDU 520	Teacher-Learner Research and Inquiry	3	No
Educational Technology Program Courses: (30 credits)
EDTS 523	Introduction to Technology	3	No
EDTS 525	Logo Lego Robotics	3	No
EDTS 540	Computer Graphics	3	No
EDTS 560	Applications in Technology	3	25 hrs.
EDTS 580	Multimedia for Educators	3	No
EDTS 620	Web Design	3	No
EDTS 650	Technology for Diverse Learners	3	No
EDTS 660	Assistive Technology	3	No
EDTS 670	Software Development	3	No
EDTS 690	Issues in Technology	3	25 hrs.
Captstone Course: (3 credits)
EDU 690	Capstone Seminar	3	No

Program Director:

Dr. James Fenwick
Office: GAC, Room 283
Phone: (585) 389-2630
Fax: (585) 586-2452
Email: jfenwic3@naz.edu