| Introduction: |
| The Educational
Specialist in Technology for Education and Training (TET)
degree is offered from The University of South Dakota (USD).
This degree prepares individuals to become capable consumers,
producers, and managers of educational technology resources.
The TET degree is available via several delivery methods.
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| Program Description: |
The specialist's degree (Ed.S.) in Technology
for Education and Training (TET) serves as an extension of the
master's program. Advanced techniques in design and production
course work are essential at this level of study. The administrative
roles inherent in the systematic integration of technology in
curricula for the improvement of teaching and learning are also
emphasized. Key issues focus on personnel management, funding,
the learning environment, curriculum development, evaluation
and decisions relative to resource allocation. |
| Program Admission Requirements: |
| -Baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited institution
-Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
-Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher if candidate hold M.A./M.S.
from an accredited institution
-GRE score of 900 or above (score is total of verbal and
quantitative)
-TOEFL score of at least 550 (if applicable)
-3 satisfactory letters of recommendation
-Statement of goals and philosophy |
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| Cost: |
Tuition
and Fees |
| Expected Outcomes from Degree: |
The Specialist
degree program in TET (36 hours beyond the Master's degree)
is designed to prepare leaders who will be able to:
• make decisions about the appropriateness of using different
instructional technologies for learning in school and business
settings;
• promote the systematic use of technology, access to information
resources, and the development of multimedia learning systems;
• develop advanced technological skills in the use of hardware
and contemporary software packages;
• apply learning theories to integrate information into
the development or educational curricula and training materials;
• provide service and professional consultation on the most
efficient and effective learning models as enhanced by technology;
• provide leadership in promoting educational and organizational
change, especially as it relates to the use of technology;
• assess and analyze uses of technology in instruction,
especially in the use of distance learning or other emerging
educational and training methodologies;
• recommend improvements for organizational functioning
through use of technology and other innovations;
• conduct assessments to survey technological, educational,
and training;
• instruct others in use of technology-based tools appropriate
for educational
and training purposes; and
• demonstrate administrative leadership and skills in the
direction of educational
and training programs.
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| Graduation Requirements: |
| Comprehensive
exam and portfolio defense |
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| Assessment: |
| Comprehensive
exam and portfolio defense |
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| Credit Hours: |
36 |
| Courses: |
Course
list |
| Technical Requirements: |
Access to internet |
| Program Advisor: |
Dr. Leslie Moller, Associate Professor and
Chair, Division of Technology for Training and Development |
| Mailing Address: |
108
School of Education
414 East Clark St
Vermillion, SD 57069 |
| Telephone: |
(605) 677-5448 |
| Fax: |
(605) 677-5438 |
| E-mail: |
les.moller@usd.edu |
| Business Hours: |
8:00am - 5:00pm CDT M-F or by appointment |
| General Information Contact: |
Continuing Education |
| Telephone: |
800-233-7937 or 605-677-6240 |
| Fax: |
605-677-6118 |
| E-mail: |
ceinfo@usd.edu |
| Business Hours: |
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm and Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm |
If you
are interested in a distance education degree program that is not
currently offered, please let
us know!
