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The 36-hour Master's degree program in TET is designed to prepare leaders who will:
  • model the use of instructional technology for learning in school and business settings;
  • use technology-based tools for systematically gaining access to electronic information resources;
  • develop technological skills to use hardware and contemporary software packages;
  • be aware of learning theory and effective learning models that relate to the use of technology in the training of work groups and for the education of K-12 students;
  • promote educational change and development through use of distance learning and other emerging technologies;
  • assess and analyze the uses of technology in all types of instruction;
  • design and develop multimedia learning systems; and
  • be cognizant of trends and issues in the use of technology for instructional and training purposes.

The following courses are a part of the TET degree program:

Common Core (shared courses between USD and DSU campuses)

Other Required Courses (common to all tracks at USD)
Specialty Tracks (select one track)
Electives

Common Core (shared courses between USD and DSU campuses) 15 Hrs.
LT 712 Principles of Learning for Instructional Technologies 3
LT 716 Systematic Design of Instruction 3
LT 731 Multimedia Production 3
LT 741 Distance Learning Systems and Design 3
LT 785 Research Methods in Educational Technology 3
 
Other Required Courses (common to all tracks at USD) 12 Hrs.
TET 553 Organizational Transition and Change Management 2
TET 740 Advanced Internet/Telecommunications 1
TET 745 Advanced Development of Digital Presentations 1
TET 763 Applied Research in Educational Technology 3
TET 765 Advanced Web Page Development 1
TET 794 Internship/Field Experience 2
TET 799 Issues in Information Management 2
 
Specialty Tracks (select one track) 6 Hrs.
   Training & Development Track
TET 584 Current Issues in Training and Technology 3
TET 780 Organizational Development 3
   K-12 Education Track
SEED 766 Technology Integration for Effective Instruction 3
TET 715 Sociological & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3
 
Electives 3 Hrs.
Electives will be designed and developed through consultation with the graduate student, the TET advisor, and the graduate committee. It is recommended that elective courses have a significant instructional technology component, while still being relevant to the needs and interests of the student.
 
Total Core Hours 15
Total Required Program Hours Beyond the Core 12
Total Specialty Track Hours 6
Total Elective Hours 3
Total Semester Hours in TET Master's Degree Program 36 Hrs.

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