Master Degree in Education
Educational Technology

The M.Ed. is offered with emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Reading and Special Education. The Master of Education Programs extend and develop classroom skills and abilities of practicing teachers in elementary and secondary education. Applicants to the Master of Education Program must have a bachelor of education degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and/or a current teaching certificate.

The M.Ed. in Educational Technology develops the skills and abilities to make effective use of technology in a classroom setting. Admission to the M.Ed. in Educational Technology is conditional until the student has taken ED S628 and ED632 and passed with a 'B' or better. ED S698 Master' Research Project or Portfolio is the final course in the program sequence. The Master's Research Project or Portfolio must provide evidence that the student meets all program goals/outcomes.

The M.Ed. Educational Technology Program is not a teacher credential program. For an initial teaching credential see Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education programs, or Masters of Arts in Teaching programs. Students wanting a K-12 Educational Technology teaching endorsement must also apply to the Educational Technology Certificate Program.

To view details of the program, visit the School of Education Website.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Admissions to the Master of Education Program requires the following:

1. A completed application and $50 processing fee
2. Official academic transcript indicating baccalaureate degree and a GPA of 3.0
3. Two recommendations addressing professional dispositions on specific forms provided by the UAS School of Education
4. Statement of Professional Objectives. This is a 2-3 page typewritten and double spaced formal paper containing a summary of educational experiences, a description of professional goals related to what is needed to teach students in Alaska and beyond, and a statement of how the program for advanced teaching candidates might help in attaining those goals. (An advanced teaching candidate is someone who is currently teaching, has taught, has experience in education, or has a teaching credential and access to a classroom for field experience.) This statement will be judged in terms of readability and style as well as compatibility ofthe student’s objectives and expectations and the goals of the program
5. A sample of professional or work-related writing or media production demonstrating proficiency in writing and/or computer-mediated communications
6. Field experience statement form, also available in packet of application materials, if required
7. A copy of a teaching or administrative certificate, or program coordinator's permission is required for entry into the M.Ed. Reading program and preferred for entry into the M.Ed. Educational Technology program.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2007-2008 CATALOG)

Minimum Credit Hours			33
Major Requirements			33
ED	S626	Classroom Research	3
ED	S628	Technology in Instructional Design	3
ED	S632	Classroom Internet Integration	3
ED	S633	Classroom Integration of Multi-Media	3
ED	S634	Classroom Integration of Audio-Video Technology	3
ED	S635	Thinking About Technology	3
ED	S668	Educational Technology Leadership	3
ED	S670	Planning for Educational Technology	3
ED	S673	Educational Applications of Networking	3
ED	S697	Independent Study*	3
ED	S698	Master's Research Project or Portfolio	3
*Or one advisor-approved elective

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
Dr. Marsha Gladhart
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6047
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/education
Email: marsha.gladhart@uas.alaska.edu