Michael G. Jacobson, Chair and Professor
JacobsonMG@appstate.edu

David M. Considine, Program Director, Certificate Coordinator for Media Literacy, and Professor
ConsidineDM@appstate.edu

Roberto Muffoletto, Program Director for New Media & Global Education, Certificate Coordinator for Web-Based Distance Learning, and Professor
Muffoletto@appstate.edu

The Master of Arts in Educational Media is housed jointly in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies. The program provides an innovative blend of learning opportunities in the design, production, application, and evaluation of a broad range of technology and media. Students are encouraged to pursue work in both traditional and emerging technologies related to all aspects of educational media. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume leadership roles in various fields of media and technology.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers the following graduate programs in Educational Media and related topics:

            Master of Arts in Educational Media (Major Code: 434*/13.0501), with three concentrations:           
                        Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Literacy (434G)           
                        Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Production (434F)
                        Instructional Technology Specialist/New Media and Global Education (434H)
            Graduate Certificate in Educational Media/Instructional Technology: Web-Based Distance Learning (419A/13.0501)
            Graduate Certificate in Media Literacy

The Department of Leadership and Educational Studies offers other concentrations in the MA degree, which are described in the previous section of this bulletin:
            Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers (437D)[T]           
            Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers, General (437E)

The Media Literacy concentration develops the technical and intellectual skills to successfully utilize and critique traditional and emerging mass media formats and information technologies. Particular emphasis is placed upon the impact and influence of media content and format on school and society, students and citizens. Attention is also given to issues of media ownership and media audiences. Graduates of the program will be prepared to foster media literacy initiatives, projects and curriculum development in a variety of educational settings. This concentration does not lead to North Carolina licensure.

The completely online New Media and Global Education concentration offers students the opportunity to gain technical, aesthetic, and intellectual skills and perspectives to analyze and develop online environments utilizing the new media. The program of study engages the learner in constructivist learning environments and global learning communities. Emphasis is placed upon cultural diversity and the analysis of new media environments from a global perspective. Particular emphasis is placed upon the analysis of new media in light of educational, cultural and social forces within a digital global network. This concentration does not lead to North Carolina Licensure. The program seeks to develop creative professionals who:

• Have developed a conceptual and functional understanding of new media, the Internet and global education as it relates to its emerging role in education, training, and faculty/staff development;
• Have developed production skills in the development of Internet resources and distance education programs;
• Are skilled in the instructional design process;
• Are sensitive and aware of various cultural and pedagogical issues related to the Internet, education, training, and globalization;
• Provide leadership to educational environments concerning the new media and global education at all levels; and
• Have a theoretical grounding for educational technology and its history and role in education.

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: WEB-BASED DISTANCE LEARNING (Certificate Code: 419A/13.0501)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume and official transcripts for all college-level work.

Location: On Line

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MEDIA LITERACY (Certificate Code: 424A/13.0501)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume and official transcripts for all college-level work.

Location: On Campus

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST/MEDIA LITERACY (Major Code: 434*/13.0501; Concentration Code: 434G)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general or MAT exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official GRE or MAT scores. OR
Cumulative undergraduate GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1) official MAT score of 349, 2) official GRE V + GRE Q = 800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 in combination with GREV or GREQ of 400.

Location: On Campus

Other Requirements for the Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Literacy Concentration:

Thesis: Optional
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Oral and/or Portfolio Review
Product of Learning: None required

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST / MEDIA PRODUCTION (Major Code: 434*/13.0501; Concentration Code: 434F)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general or MAT exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official GRE or MAT scores. OR
Cumulative undergraduate GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1) official MAT score of 349, 2) official GRE V + GRE Q = 800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 in combination with GREV or GREQ of 400.

Location: On Campus

*Students must meet with the graduate advisor upon acceptance into the program and before registering for courses. A program of study must be developed near the beginning of the program with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor and the departmental chair.           

Other Requirements Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Production Concentration:

Thesis: None required
Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Oral and/or Portfolio Review
Product of Learning: None required

PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST / NEW MEDIA AND GLOBAL EDUCATION (Major Code: 434*/13.0501; Concentration Code: 434H)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Cratis Williams Graduate School (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu), including resume, three letters of recommendation, official GRE general or MAT exam scores, and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Basic Criteria for Unconditional Admission: GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official GRE or MAT scores. OR
Cumulative undergraduate GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1) official MAT score of 349, 2) official GRE V + GRE Q = 800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 in combination with GREV or GREQ of 400.

Location: On Campus and/or On Line

Other Requirements Instructional Technology Specialist/New Media and Global Education Concentration:

Thesis: None required
Proficiency: English is required.
Comprehensive: Oral and/or Portfolio Review
Product of Learning: None required