Instructional Media Technologist Certificate Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION   

The Certificate for Instructional Technology Specialist provides a 15 hour graduate-level experience for school administrators, teachers and staff working at the school building level.  The program provides for the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for supporting teachers and students.  The certificate is interdisciplinary in nature and provides competencies in three core areas of Administration and Management, Technology Infrastructure, and Technology Integration in the teaching process.  This certificate is an Missouri State Certificate and does not meet Missouri State Certification requirements for teaching.

ENTRANCE CRITERIA  

To be considered for the program, a student must apply and be admitted to the Graduate College.

REQUIRED COURSES

Core I - Administration and Management

IMT 663

Administration of Instructional Technology

3 hrs

Core II        Technology Infrastructure

CSC 500

Hardware, Software, & Troubleshooting

3 hrs

Core III       Technology Integration

IMT 664	Instructional Design	3 hrs
IMT 667	Instructional Technology Practicum	2 hrs

Electives - two of three courses

IMT 563	Tech. Administration & Management	2 hrs
CSC 505	Web-Based Resources in Educational Settings	2 hrs
CSC 510	Networking & Telecommunications in Educational Settings	2 hrs

Total Hours Required                                                                      15 hrs

GPA Requirements: Attain a grade point average of at least 3.00 on all graduate course work at Missouri State University.