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Programs

The Department of Educational Technology (ETEC) offers diverse programs and courses for graduate students, undergraduate students, as well as lifelong learners. Applications are due for the fall semester class no later than March 1.

Master's of Education (MEd) in Educational Technology

• Campus-based Master's in Educational Technology (ETEC)
• Online Master's in Educational Technology (OTEC)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education in Educational Technology

• The UHM College of Education offers a PhD in Education in Educational Technology. Applications are now closed for the fall 2008 class. Applications are due by Feb. 1, 2009 for the Fall 2009 class (Jan. 1 for international students). More information on admission, download the ETEC PhD Program Guide.
• Students in other specializations in the COE PhD in Education can earn a cognate in educational technology.

Certificate Programs for Educators

• Technology Intensive Enhancement Series (TIES)
• Technology Activators Project (TAP)

Undergraduate Courses for Teacher Certification

ETEC offers a choice from among four 400-level courses to meet the requirements for teacher certification in the UHM College of Education. Preservice students with a special interest in educational technology are encouraged to complete the four-course TAP certificate. These courses are also open to practicing teachers who want to strengthen their technology skills. Many are offered online as well as on campus.

ETEC Background

As an academic discipline, the study of educational technology prepares individuals by helping them acquire a deeper understanding and mastery of:

• learning resources: messages, people, materials, devices, techniques and settings;
• processes for analyzing and devising solutions to those problems through research, theory, design, production, evaluation, utilization;
• the processes involved in organization and personnel management.

Overall, our curricula prepares an individual for an activity which is basically intellectual and which carries a great personal responsibility. This professional activity is based upon a body of knowledge rather than routine tasks.

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