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| Certificate |
- When and where is the program taught?
- When is the deadline for applying?
- Does it lead to School or State Certification?
- Are these credits applicable to Master's or Ph.D. programs?
- Can I take some of the courses face-to-face and some of them virtually?
- What technology and software will I need in the program?
- I am from out of state. Can I take the Certificate courses?
- What are the products of the course sequence?
Certificate
Q. When and where is the program taught?
This program is taught on evenings, weekends, and during the summer, at various locations throughout the state. Sites have included Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Flint, and Traverse City, as well as the Lansing area. Click here for the latest schedule. If you have a group of people who are interested and you want to propose a course location, please email edutech@msu.edu or call 517-432-9259 for more information.
The certificate courses are offered online as well. The entire Master's program can be taken online. Please visit the Online page for more details.
Q. When is the deadline for applying?
Most applicants apply as Graduate Certificate students. Therefore an application only needs to be received 1 week prior to the start of the course. If space is still permitted we may accept applications after this one week deadline, however students may not gain access to the online course materials until the application has been processed.
Q. Does it lead to School or State Certification?
Students will receive a certificate from the College of Education indicating that they have achieved a satisfactory level of knowledge about and experience with many of the applications of technology in education. Students do not gain certification from the State or any other organization by completing the certificate program. However, these three courses are part of the new Educational Technology endorsement course requirements. Participants will need to complete an additional 4 courses in order to obtain the endorsement. In addition, the credits may be applicable for participants who need to earn graduate credits for their professional licensure.
Q. Are these credits applicable to Master's or Ph.D. programs?
All the courses in the certificate program are regular masters level courses which can be applied to the Master of Arts in Educational Technology degree program. In addition, these credits may be applicable to the Doctoral Program in Learning, Technology, and Culture (be sure to consult with your advisor).
Q. Can I take some of the courses face-to-face and some of them virtually?
Yes! You can take any of the courses face-to-face or virtually. For example you may want to start with taking CEP 810 face-to-face and then move into the virtual courses for CEP 811 and 812. Whatever combination works best for your schedule. The exception to this is our accelerated summer courses. Due to the accelerated format of these courses, all three must be taken at once in the face-to-face format.
Q. What technology and software will I need in the program?
In this Certificate program, a very high priority has been placed upon using state-of-the-art technology to teach the courses. Development in this regard is ongoing and involves the use of the World Wide Web and free Web 2.0 technologies as a way to increase the effectiveness of course instruction. Whenever possible we have tried to offer tutorials for free open source programs to accommodate as many of our students as possible. Microsoft Office (or the free Open Office) and Dreamweaver (or the free web editor called NVU) are the main requirements for the program.
For our online program you must meet the following minimum requirements:
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- A browser that meets the ANGEL minimum requirements;
- A minimum screen resolution of 800x600 (1024x768 recommended);
- A broadband (high-speed) Internet connection;
- Adequate responsiveness and performance from your computer. Most computers manufactured within the last four years will meet your needs.
Q. I am from out of state. Can I take the Certificate courses?
Yes! The certificate and Master's programs are now being offered online which makes them available to anyone. Domestic out-of-state students completing the online program will pay $582.50 per credit hour.
Our face-to-face courses are offered throughout the State of Michigan as well as in Plymouth, England and Dubai. We can also bring the face-to-face courses to your location if you have a group of 20 or more teachers that are interested in taking it.
Q. What are the products of the course sequence?
Throughout the three course sequence, students develop a portfolio of their own work in the applications of technology in training and instruction. Many students have found this portfolio to be very useful for hiring or promotion purposes. Participants also have the option to complete a proposal for acquiring resources needed to implement technology-related activities in their school setting.
| Endorsement |
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NP Endorsement
Q. What is the new Educational Technology (NP) endorsement?
The NP endorsement program is based on a set of national standards for advanced programs from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the same professional organization that developed the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and for Students (NETS). A panel of educators from higher education and K-12 examined and adapted these standards for the State of Michigan and in 2002 the State Board of Education approved the standards as foundation for all approved programs.
Visit the Endorsement page to learn more about how this can be applied towards your current teaching license.
| Master's |
- Who enrolls in the MAET program?
- Can I earn the degree through summer and online courses only?
- Is the program expensive?
- I graduated from MSU’s 5th year Teacher Intern program. How many credits may I transfer?
- Can I transfer courses from other universities?
- How long will it take me to earn my Masters degree?
- When is the deadline for applying?
Master's
Q. Who enrolls in the MAET program?
We have a wide range of students who apply to the program. Many are teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals at all stages of their professional careers.
Q. Can I earn the degree through summer and online courses only?
Yes.
Q. Is the program expensive?
Degree programs at MSU cost more per credit but require fewer total credits (30 versus 36-38) evening out some cost differences. A degree from MSU offers candidates a highly regarded, nationally recognized and portable degree.
Q. I graduated from MSU’s 5th year Teacher Intern program. How many credits may I transfer?
The College of Education, Master of Arts in Educational Technology program, has agreed to count a maximum of 6 credits of the graduate coursework from the internship year (two of the following courses: TE 801, TE 803, TE 802, TE 804) toward the Master of Arts in Educational Technology. If you plan to transfer your Internship courses, please contact Leigh Wolf at 517-432-7195 or by e-mail at msumaet@msu.edu before taking the the Certificate courses. The College of Education limits the total number of credits that can later be applied to a masters program from previously taken coursework to 12 total credits (from any combination of Lifelong Education, Graduate Certification, and/or transfer from another graduate institution.)
Q. Can I transfer courses from other universities?
One three credit, high quality, technology rich graduate level course from an accredited university may be transferred into the master's program with faculty approval. Please indicate this transfer course on your department application.
Q. How long will it take me to earn my Masters degree?
A majority of students complete the program while working in 2-3 years. Working with an advisor to plan degree programs assists students to complete them in the time frame that best suits their professional and personal needs. There is a five year limit for completion of all courses in the master's program including transfer courses.
Q. When is the deadline for applying?
May 1 - Fall Semester
October 1 - Spring Semester
March 1 - Summer Semester