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ETEC Master's: Introduction

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Program Structure

The Master's in Education in Educational Technology (ETEC) program requires a minimum of 36 semester credit hours, with seven required and five elective ETEC courses. The selection of ETEC electives is based on students' orientation and career plans within the broad field of educational technology. Full-time students typically complete the program in two academic years, while part-time students may take longer.

Required courses are offered at the UHM campus evenings (4:30-7 p.m.) to accommodate working professionals. Some courses are offered in online or hybrid (part online, part campus-based) formats. (See OTEC for information about the online master's program).

Following a required orientation session the first Saturday of the semester, students meet with an advisor in their first weeks in the program to plan a personalized course of study. Initial courses are offered in a cohort system where students take their first-year required classes together to build support and professional community. The program culminates with student presentations of their electronic portfolio and final ETEC Master's project.

Program Purpose

This nationally accredited program prepares students to create resources for teaching and learning through diverse media as well as integrate technology into educational environments. Educational Technology (ETEC)

• provides theoretical knowledge and scientific principles that can be applied to problems that arise in a social context.
• prepares individuals to devise effective messages, teams, materials, devices, techniques, and settings.
• involves the study of theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning.

Practitioners in educational technology, whether they are teachers, trainers, developers, administrators, or support personnel, seek innovative and effective ways of organizing the teaching and learning process through the best possible application of technological developments.

The program places emphasis on applications of technology in educational settings rather than simple technical skills. Individuals from diverse backgrounds can immediately apply what they learn to their particular context. Upon graduation, these new professionals will have a clearer vision of how they can prepare learners for the future.

ETEC graduates are found in many learning environments including K-12 and higher education, government, business, industry, and health occupations.

Additional information can be found in the ETEC FAQ containing answers to many commonly asked questions about our programs and facilities.