Education Technology Specialist

The Master of Science in Educational Technology Specialist program includes two paths leading toward certification for teachers and related professionals to use a broad range of technologies in their multiple roles as teacher, facilitator, mentor, action researcher, learner, and change manager. Candidates from all content and preparation areas are accepted into this program. Hands-on experience and classroom activities help participants understand and apply research and best practices on how technology can be used to enhance learning and improve student performance.

Students are prepared to integrate technology with effective instruction for all learners, including those with disabilities, and to support technology initiatives in their schools. Students participate in a variety of technology learning environments from traditional computer labs, to innovative lab arrangements, flexible cooperative learning environments, collaborative projects, on-line forums and distance learning experiences.

The program provides background in foundations of education, adolescent development, learning processes, teaching diverse populations, literacy improvement, teaching methods, curriculum development, instructional software and hardware.

Initial Certification
The 36-credit graduate program in Educational Technology Specialist (ETS) leads to an MS in Education, which meet the requirements for Initial Certification as an Education Technology Specialist (K-12). The program assists those with an undergraduate degree in an educational technology-related field to obtain an initial certification as an educational technology specialist. New students in program are generally seeking a career change, and typically have backgrounds in computer technology, information systems technology, instructional technology, library science, or network technologies.

Students who successfully complete the course work, student teaching experience, and liberal arts requirements will have met the New York State academic requirements for initial certification as an education technology specialist (K-12).

Second Initial and Professional Certification
For applicants who already hold an initial certification in another area, this program requires 30 credits and provides a second initial certification. In addition, if the student meets the experience requirement for professional certification, completion of the program will result in the recommendation for professional certification to the NY State Education Department as well. Students seeking a second initial certification have completed student teaching in a previous initial certification and are not required to complete the supervised practica.

Graduates of the Education Technology Specialist program must demonstrate:

1. professionalism in exercising their role as an education technology specialist;
2. ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate appropriate integration of technology into educational settings, and optimum educational technology learning environments meeting the ISTE NETS standards for students, teachers and administrators;
3. ability to teach diverse pupils effectively in a technology environment
4. organization and positive computer lab management techniques in a technology environment.

Requirements for Admission and College Recommendation for New York State Certification
Admission to the program in Educational Technology Specialist (initial certification) is contingent upon meeting general admissions requirements for graduate study at The College of Saint Rose. In order for the College to recommend candidates for certification in New York State, teacher candidates must meet course work requirements in the education sequence (i.e., the graduate program in Educational Technology Specialist), the general education requirement, and pedagogy requirements. The course work requirements in general education and pedagogy are not offered as part of the graduate program (the Educational Technology Specialist program satisfies requirements for the education sequence only). An admissions assessment will be conducted using an assessment tool and any deficiencies in general education or pedagogy requirements will become co-requisites to program completion for candidates seeking their first initial certification.

Requirements for Admission
Admission is contingent upon acceptance to graduate study at The College of Saint Rose. General requirements include:

• a complete Saint Rose graduate application
• a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
• official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• a grade point average (GPA)of 3.0 in applicant's undergraduate major
• evidence of sufficient experience in an instructional setting to enable the applicant to integrate computing and instruction
• two letters of recommendation
• interview with Educational Technology faculty, if requested
• international applicants may have additional requirements; please consult the graduate catalog or e-mail Graduate Admissions at grad@strose.edu
  

A transcript evaluation is part of that process. The applicant may be required to take additional course work in either the liberal arts or technology either before or concurrent with graduate study if the transcript evaluator identifies any prerequisite courses required for certification by the NY State Education Department. Graduate advisors can assist new students with identifying relevant course work to address prerequisites, as students cannot be recommended by the College for certification until all deficiencies are satisfied.

Deadlines:
While Saint Rose Graduate School applications may be obtained from Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions, we encourage applicants to use our convenient
online application.

June 1:
Preferred Deadline for Fall Admission

October 15:
Preferred Deadline for Spring Admission

March 15:
Preferred Deadline for Summer Admission

There is no guarantee that applications received after deadlines can be reviewed in a timely enough manner to ensure matriculation and registration for the upcoming term.

Financial Aid Opportunities
Graduate Assistantships: Application deadline August 19

Academic and Multicultural Scholarships: Application deadline May 1

Second Chance Scholarship: Application deadline June 1 (fall) and Nov. 1 (spring)

Federal and State Financial Aid Programs: Application deadline March 1

Deferred Payment Plan

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