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E d Te c h S h o w D a i l y 2 3 W e d n e s d a y, Fe b ru a r y 5 , 2 0 1 4 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS ONLINE MASTER'S OF EDUCATION The unique online Master's of Education in Instructional Technology program at Sam Houston State University is a com- bination of courses covering both cur- riculum and instruction and computer science. The 30 credit hour program is entirely online and designed to provide individuals with the skills to effectively use instructional technology for class- room or professional training. This mas- ter's degree promotes a strong, working knowledge of digital-age learning envi- ronments and utilizes a variety of meth- ods to provide the most beneficial online learning experience. Coursework exceeds the level of expectations regard- ing student interaction and usability, and consists of five online Curriculum and Instruction courses and five online Computer Science courses. This program focuses on developing exciting instructional technology skills that may be used with students (of all ages) including web design, instructional multimedia development, podcasting and webcasting, while developing instruc- tional technology leadership skills. Specifically, candidates are trained to apply relevant educational theory, knowl- edge from research, and professional practice expertise as leaders in the field of instructional technology, and utilize the habits of inquiry, reflection and pro- fessionalism that are essential compo- nents for leadership in all organizations. In the M.Ed. in IST program, Sam Houston State University emphasizes the design, development, use, management and evaluation of process and resources for learning. Within this program, candidates can choose to focus their application on various environments, including K-12 education or corporate training. Professionals with degrees in instructional technology are qualified to work as instructional materials designers, e-learn- ing specialists, educational consultants, technology coordinators and much more. Past graduates are currently utilizing their degrees in a multitude of positions, includ- ing district and campus technology direc- tors, district and campus technology facili- tators, eCourse development directors, adjunct professors and classroom teachers. You may find more information about the program at www.shsu.edu/pro- grams/master-of-education-in-instruc- tional-technology/index.html. The next cohort will begin August 2014, and appli- cations are now being accepted. You may complete an application online through ApplyTexas (www.applytexas.org). Specific details concerning your next steps for unconditional admission to the program are available on the Graduate Studies Master's of Education in Instructional Technology webpage. The required documents must be submitted no later than August 1 to allow enough time for the Admissions Committee to review these documents and process them for fall admission. If you are interested in the program, you are encouraged to contact the Sam Houston State University Financial Aid Office, which provides current and prospective students with resources to assist in the search for scholarship, grant and loan funding from university and external sources. In particular, you may qualify for the Teach Grant program (www.teachgrant.ed.gov), Stafford Loan Forgiveness program (www.tcli.ed.gov) and/or Perkins Loan Forgiveness program (www.tinyurl.com/FinAidInfo). More information about these and other financ- ing opportunities can be found by going to the Sam Houston State University web- site, www.shsu.edu. Choose Scholarships from the Fast Links pull-down menu. Stop by the Sam Houston State University booth 2451 to learn more about this online program. 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