Master (MEd) Curriculum and Instruction (Educational Technology)

Students whose legal residence in the following states: Arkansas, upon admission may enroll at in-state tuition rates. Students must be certified by your home state ACM Coordinator. For additional information, please review the certification requirements.

The program is delivered primarily through internet

Supplemental delivery formats include internet

The MA/MEd Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology Concentration, degree program is designed to provide students with a theoretical foundation and the practical skills required for developing curriculum and instructional materials using technology. They prepare for work in special areas of concentration and for a variety of settings, from pre-school through adult education. The program, consistent with its high technology, cutting edge content, is delivered entirely on line. It enables students to (a) provide leadership in applying information technology to a variety of educational systems and settings; (b) provide in-service education and basic technical support to teachers and instructors who wish to use technology in curriculum and instruction; (c) assist in curriculum development that integrates technology as a tool for learning; and (d) design and implement courses in computer applications, literacy, and programming.
The MEd program is specifically designed for those who already possess Florida teacher certification, while the MA program is designed for those who are neither currently seeking nor intending to seek Florida certification.

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Minimum recommended hardware:
o Pentium-class multimedia computer running at 200 Mhz or higher with Windows 95 or higher; OR Macintosh Power-PC computer running at 200 Mhz or higher Mac OS 8.0 or higher.
o 32 Mb memory.
o Monitor and video system capable of showing 65 thousand colors (16-bit color).
o Sound card and speakers.
o Internet connection of at least 33.6 bps.
Minimum recommended software:
o Microsoft Office 97 or 98 Standard or higher.
o Inspiration.
o Internet Browser version 4.0 or higher (Netscape or Internet Explorer). (Required plug-ins will be made available as needed.)
Technology is an essential and integral aspect of each course, and some courses may have software requirements beyond those listed above. Additional details regarding this statement are available at http://coe.fgcu.edu/technology.

Upon registration, all FGCU students will be give a logon ID that will allow them to access FGCU library services. For information go to FGCU web site. The University Bookstore may be contact at 941-590-1150.

Academic Common Market/Electronic Campus status has been extended to distance learning programs. Students accepted into the program from those states will pay the in-state tuition rate. Prospective students should contact their state's common market coordinator. The university offers a comprehensive program of financial assistance for both traditional and non-traditional students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is responsible for helping students secure the necessary funds to pursue their educational goals. The office is proactive in offering information to enrolled and prospective students about the availability of financial assistance.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office administers grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment programs to assist students in paying educational expenses. A financial aid award will not be processed until a student has been admitted to a degree program or eligible certificate program. Non degree-seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.
To better accommodate the needs of our students, the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Freshman Advising, and Registration and Records at Florida Gulf Coast University now have extended hours. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22, hours for these offices will be: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday. The office of Financial Aid & Scholarships can be reached at (941) 590-7920.