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Graduation Requirements: Master's of Education (M.Ed.)

Please meet with your advisor prior to registering for courses. Your advisor will assist you in creating a master's degree plan.

Please download the Master's Degree Program Guide: http://www.coe.uh.edu/mycoe/cuin/docs/MAGuidlines.pdf

Coursework

College of Education Core Courses (9 hours):
Nine credit hours of core elements must be completed, three hours from each of the following three broad disciplinary foundations.

Select one course (3 hours) from Historical/Cultural/Philosophical Foundations
ELCS 7365: Administration in Multicultural Settings
CUIN 6360: Principles of Curriculum Development
CUST 6310: Multicultural Curriculum K-12
CUST 6311: Education in a Multicultural Society
CUST 6360: Foundations of Educational Sociology
CUST 6370: Cultural Foundations of American Education
HLT 6323: Cross-Cultural Aspects of Health
PEP 6321: Sport in Contemporary Society

Select one course (3 hours) from Human Growth and Learning
EPSY 6330: Human Growth and Development
EPSY 6340: Principles of Human Learning
PEP 6340: Principles of Motor Learning

Select one course (3 hours) from Inquiry
CUIN 6378: Instructional Evaluation
EPSY 6300: Introduction to Educational and Psychological Measurement
EPSY 6310: Introduction to Educational Research
PEP 6305: Measurement in Health and Physical Education

IT Master's Program Courses (27 hours)
See the IT Course Descriptions for more information on each course and the IT Courses by Semester for a projection of semesters in which courses are likely to be taught.

The following 2 courses (6 hours) are required of all IT master's students beginning Fall 2005 and later:
CUIN 6373: Instructional Design
CUIN 7316: Design of Online Educational Resources I

Master's students must then take 7 additional courses (21 hours) to complete the program. Taking courses according to the following suggested tracks, supplemented by appropriate electives, will ensure that your graduate work has focus and relevancy to best meet your professional goals. Students may deviate from the suggested tracks upon consultation with their advisors.

PK-12 Technology Specialist Track
CUIN 6345: Integrating Technology
CUIN 6374: Educational Multimedia
CUIN 7307: Management and Decision-Making for Educational Computer Centers
CUIN 7317: Visual Representation of Information OR CUIN 7330: Project-Based Digital Media for Education
CUIN 7328: Information Technology and Teacher Education

Online Teaching and Learning Track
CUIN 7376: Design of Online Educational Resources II
CUIN 7306: The Design and Development of Educational Web Graphics
CUIN 7308: Educational Uses of Computer Mediated Communication
CUIN 7321: Information Design
CUIN 7356: Topics in Distance Education

Visual Literacy Track
CUIN 7317: The Visual Representation of Information
CUIN 7358: Educational Uses of Digital Photography and Digital Storytelling
CUIN 7321: Advanced Telecomputing Applications in Education: Information Design
CUIN 7320: The Design and Development of Print-Based Media
CUIN 7346: Educational Uses of Digital Video

Multimedia Track
CUIN 7305: Courseware and Presentation Tools
CUIN 7358: Educational Uses of Digital Photography and Digital Storytelling
CUIN 7327: The Collaborative Design of Multimedia
CUIN 7357: The Collaborative Development of Multimedia
CUIN 7346: Educational Uses of Digital Video

Elective Courses
CUIN 6307: Leading Change and Technology Diffusion
CUIN 6320: Technology in the Classroom
CUIN 7323: Socio-Cultural Aspects of Instructional Technology
CUIN 7345: Instructional Design Theory
CUIN 7347: Seminar in Instructional Technology

Portfolio Assessment

Students will collect and reflect on items for a Web-based portfolio throughout the master's program. Please see Master's Portfolio Information at http://www.coe.uh.edu/mycoe/cuin/IT/ms_portfolio.cfm. Portfolio items will be compiled and organized at the conclusion of the program to demonstrate proficiency with program objectives and individual goals.

Students will present their portfolios to the IT faculty.

Comprehensive Examination

A Comprehensive Examination is required of all Instructional Technology Master's Degree students. Information about the Comprehensive Exam and the procedules and grading policy can be found in the Master's Degree Program Guide: http://www.coe.uh.edu/mycoe/cuin/docs/MAGuidlines.pdf