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Specialist Certification
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS The purpose of the Waynesburg University Graduate Technology Programs is to prepare students with the tools and qualifications to be leaders in the technology field within any professional setting. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In order to be admitted to ALL Graduate Education Programs, the student must have met the following criteria: • B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution of higher education • 3.0 undergraduate grade point average • Formal application with essay • Official college transcripts • Two letters of recommendation • Current resume In addition, applicants to the M.Ed. in Instructional Technology with Specialist Certification must meet the following additional criteria: Current Pennsylvania teaching certification Waynesburg University admits students without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry or ethnicity. It is the policy of Waynesburg University not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, admissions policies, activities or employment. Concentration Only EDU 505 Introduction to Educational Technologies EDU 508 Contemporary Issues in Technology EDU 509 Integrating Technology with Teaching and Learning EDU 518 Online Course Design and Instructional Strategies EDU 521 Introduction to Multimedia MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY- 36 CREDITS MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY WITH SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION- 36 CREDITS Curriculum *** Denotes course needed for Online Teaching Concentration Required Courses CORE COURSES · EDU 505 Introduction to Educational Technologies*** · EDU 508 Contemporary Issues in Technology *** · EDU 509 Integrating Technology with Teaching and Learning*** · EDU 518 Online Course Design and Instructional Strategies*** · EDU 521 Introduction to Multimedia*** · EDU 525 Project · EDU 527 Telecommunications and Networking · EDU 537 Exceptional Individuals
CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS Students seeking admission into a graduate education program may be admitted on a regular or a conditional basis. Regularly admitted students are students who the admissions committee determines have the preparation to successfully complete the program. Students who do not meet the above admission criteria may be considered for conditional admission after a personal interview with the program director. Conditionally admitted students may enroll in a maximum of four courses (12 credits). Upon completion of the four courses and fulfillment of any specified conditions, the student’s record and admissions criteria will be reviewed to determine the student’s potential for successfully completing the program. If the evaluation of all relevant admission criteria is positive, the student’s admission status will be changed to reflect a regular admission. GRADUATE NON-DEGREE STUDENTS Individuals with a Pennsylvania Level I Instructional Certificate may take up to 24 credits without enrolling in a degree program. These credits will apply toward a Level II Instructional Certificate and will be eligible for Act 48 credit. Individuals who already have their Level II Instructional Certificate may enroll in courses, up to 24 credits, without enrolling in a degree program to fulfill Act 48 requirements for continued certification. FINANCIAL AID Financial aid information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Student loans are available to students enrolled for a minimum of six semester hours. For the purposes of graduate education programs, a full-time student is considered to be anyone enrolled in a minimum of nine semester hours. PREREQUISITES For all graduate education programs a student will need to have access to an Internet connection: high speed access is preferred. Students need basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and Internet usage to succeed in these programs. Application Forms Application Packet Request an application packet via email: ccox@waynesburg.edu Request an application packet via phone: 724.743.4420 Please include your name, mailing address and phone number when requesting an application packet. | ||||
