Master of Science in Instructional Technology

The Instructional Technology Master of Science Degree is designed for graduate students who desire a degree in Instructional Technology. The three tracks for the program are (1) Instructional Technology Director, (2) a Media Coordinator, or (3) Business and Industry. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at North Carolina A&T State University engages Instructional Technology majors in challenging academic coursework where they acquire knowledge of various forms of 21st-century technologies and develop the skills to integrate these tools into different instructional environments. In Phase I of the program, Instructional Technology candidates complete academic coursework in the areas of instructional design, research and inquiry, and general teaching methods. In Phase II of the program, Instructional Technology candidates complete coursework in assistive technology, multimedia and evaluation, designing online courses, and advanced Internet use in education.

Specializations (or Careers)

Media/Learning Center Management
Training Management, design, and Development
Instructional Design
Multimedia Development
Distance Education

Admission Requirements

Graduate students who desire to attain a degree in Instructional Technology must meet specific requirements to gain admission to the Graduate College at North Carolina A&T State University. Some of these requirements are as follows:

Instructional Technology Director and Media Coordinator Track Requirements

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 or higher from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning
A current valid teaching license
Satisfactory GRE Scores
Criminal Background Check
Letters of Recommendation

Business and Industry Track Requirements

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 or higher from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning
Satisfactory GRE Scores
Letters of Recommendation

Program Requirements

Instructional Technology candidates meet all required standards and competencies through the completion of Electronic evidence aligned with state and professional standards. Throughout the program, candidates must complete an electronic portfolio in TaskStream (www.taskstream.com), and each Electronic Evidence produced must be evaluated at a level of proficiency.

Curriculum Guide: Master of Science in Instructional Technology (2015 Curriculum Guide)

Contact Information

For program-related questions:

Alisa Taliaferro, Ph.D. & Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
Department of Administration & Instructional Services
College of Education
astaliaf@ncat.edu
336-334-7757

For assistance with the admissions process:

The Graduate College
grad@ncat.edu
336-285-2366

For assistance with the registration process:

Trevor Taylor, Student Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3798 or (888) 498-6752 (Toll-Free)

Toni McRae, Business Services Coordinator
Extended Campus
online@ncat.edu
336-285-3811 or (888) 498-6752 (Toll-free)