Master of Science in Instructional Technology

The MSIT is designed for educators or industry professionals who are interested in the use of instructional technology to support effective learning in education and other learning environments. 

Who Should Apply?

• P-12 teachers who are interested in integrating technology into instruction and sharing your technology expertise at their school.
• P-12 teachers who want to become technology and instructional leaders in their school district.
• K-6 teachers who are interested in obtaining a K-6 endorsement in computer science.
• Industry professionals and highly-motivated undergraduate students who are interested in the effective use of technology in educational and corporate settings.

Course Topics

• Instructional design, multimedia design, distance education, and foundations of instructional technology
• Management, Evaluation, and Assessment of Learning with Technology
• Directed Project and Portfolio Development

Concentration Areas

• Instructional Design
• Educational Technology
• Workforce Development

Program Features

• This degree is completely online.
• There are fellowships available.
• Your courses will be taught by our highly qualified and caring faculty.
• Potential careers include instructional designer, training specialist, K-12 technology coordinator, multimedia developer, and distance education coordinator.
• If you are a K-12 teacher who holds a standard renewable Mississippi Educator license, this degree program will lead to an upgrade to an AA license; however, it does not lead to initial licensure.
• If you earn 24 credit hours of technology courses, you will be qualified to teach at a community college.
• If you are a junior or senior student at MSU with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you may benefit from enrolling in our Accelerated Program, which permits you to earn up to 15 hours of graduate-level coursework during your final year of undergraduate studies. 

Admission Requirements

• Application form
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Currently no GRE test scores are required
• Domestic application deadlines are July 1 for fall enrollment, November 1 for spring enrollment, and May 1 for summer enrollment. See our Departmental Graduate Admissions page for more information.

Program of Study

Required Courses (18 Hours)

Concentration Areas (Choose One - 9 Hours)

Thesis hours/Non-thesis Electives (6 Hours)

• Non-Thesis Option Electives (6 hours)
• Thesis Option Electives (6 hours)
  • TECH 8000 Thesis hours

The courses selected for the individual program emphasis are determined jointly by the student, major professor, and graduate committee based on individual student goals.

Other Information

The time limit on credits earned that can be accepted toward fulfilling requirements for the MSIT degree is eight years. The time limit begins when the first course on the program is taken. One-half (or more) of the hours on the graduate program exclusive of thesis credit must be 8000 level or above.

Not more than six semester hours of graduate credit earned in Directed Individual Studies (7000) courses or six semester hours of Special Topics (6990, 8990) courses may be included on the student's approved degree program. Not more than nine semester hours of a combination of Directed Individual Studies and Special Topic courses may be included on the student's approved degree program.

Disclaimer

Each student is responsible for knowing and completing all requirements established for his or her degree by the University, college, and department. A student′s advisor does not assume that responsibility. Any substitution, waiver, or exemption from any established departmental or college requirement or academic standard is accomplished only with the approval of the student′s academic college dean. Exceptions to University requirements, including the general education (core) requirements, are authorized only with the approval of the student′s dean and the dean of the Graduate School.

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