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Master of Science, Education Educational/Information Communications and Technology
Program of Study

For complete degree requirements, please see the program information as listed in the Graduate Catalog.

Core Courses (19 credits)

  • ED 6100 Educational Research
  • ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology
  • ED 6108 The Learning Community
  • ED 6117 Critical and Creative Thinking
  • ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED 6336 Instructional Design
  • ED 6920 Directed Group Study: Written Exam*
*ED 6920 Directed Group Study is offered by the advisor or a graduate faculty member and provides the required written examination for all graduate students in regular education Masters degree programs. The written examination is based on the core courses that focus specifically on the National Board of Professional Teacher Standards. Also note that ED 6920 must be taken concurrently with ED 6980 or ED 6990. Contact your advisor for details.

Elective Courses

Note: You must apply to Minnesota State University, Moorhead as a "Grad Special" to be eligible for the educational technology courses.

  • MSUM ED 519 Creating Web-based Curriculum (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 522 Electronic Resources: Issues and Practice (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 525 Methods of Computer-Mediated Communication in Education (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 534 Assessment Strategies for Technology-Enhanced Curriculum (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 633 Technology and Information Systems (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 796 Seminar in School Leadership - Technology Planning (1 credit)
  • BSU ED 6446 Distance Education: History and Development (3 credits)

Elective Courses (must select three or four credits)

  • BSU Any Graduate Level Computer Science Course (3-4 credits)
  • BSU Any Graduate Level Professional Education Course (3-4 credits)

Elective Courses (optional)

  • MSUM ED 528 Effective Use of Multimedia (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 535 Infusing Technology into the Mathematics Curriculum (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 539 Infusing Technology into the Literacy Instruction (2 credits)
  • MSUM ED 542 Infusing Technology into the Science Curriculum (2 credits)