Curriculum & Instruction, MA - Instructional Technology
Curriculum & Instruction, MA - Instructional Technology
Instructional Technology Emphasis
Curriculum & Instruction, MA
Program Delivery
Online
Total Credits
36 Credits
About the Program
Curriculum & Instruction, MA - Instructional Technology
The Master of Arts (MA) Curriculum & Instruction - Instructional Technology emphasis program prepares teachers at all levels to use technology to enhance their teaching methodologies and reach the next generation of learners, who expect to learn using technology. All courses are offered in a convenient online format.
Focus of Study
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about:
- Foundations of instructional technology
- Best practices in online teaching and learning
- Instructional design principles
- Using multimedia to develop interactive lesson
- Artificial intelligence in education settings
Program Requirements
To complete this program, students must successfully complete the program's required courses with a grade of B- or better.
Program Coursework
The Master of Arts degree in Curriculum & Instruction is a 36-credit program designed for professionals who desire to develop expertise in instructional technology. Candidates complete a core of academic work requiring:
- Examination of educational issues from the perspective of social context and culturally responsive pedagogy;
- Investigation and analysis of curricular design and models of teaching;
- Examination and analysis of seminal and current research and application of research in instructional settings;
- Consideration of and for the role and uses of technology in Curriculum & Instruction, and implementation in the classroom
Required Courses
The Instructional Technology emphasis within the Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction degree program requires the following coursework:
| General Required Coursework | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| Core Courses |
| 12 |
| Emphasis Area | Focus area options (see coursework below) | 15 |
| Electives | Students may choose electives from any graduate-level courses in the College of Education. | 9 |
| Instructional Technology Emphasis Coursework | |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| CURR 5170: Introduction to Technology in Education | 3 |
| CURR 5171: Foundations of Instructional Technology and Online Teaching (offered Fall only) | 3 |
| CURR 5172: Multimedia for Educators and Trainers (offered Fall only) | 3 |
| CURR 5174: Artificial Intelligence for Educators and Trainers (offered Spring only) | 3 |
| CURR 5175: Capstone Project in Instructional Technology (offered Spring only) | 3 |
For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Admissions Details
Financial Aid Priority: March 1
For additional details on the admission process, please visit the Admission Details page.
Additional Items of Note for International Applicants
English Proficiency must be demonstrated through providing evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, a TOEFL score of 550-(paper-based) or 80-(internet-based).
Applicants with any post-secondary course work from an international higher education institution that is recognized by their country's Education Ministry must submit a course-by-course foreign degree evaluation by member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/members.htm), AACRAO (http://aacrao.matrixdev.net/home) or World Education Services/WES https://www.wes.org/).
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities.