Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Instructional Technology
The Master of Education degree program is designed for experienced professionals who wish to enhance their professional preparation. A total of 36 units are required for the Master's degree. This includes the 30 unit core IT curriculum plus at least 6 units of electives. (EDLF research courses may also serve as electives for Master’s students.)
Sample M.Ed. Course Schedule:
| Fall, first year: (12 units) EDLF 700: Intro to Instructional Technology (3) EDLF 701: Computer Courseware Tools (3) EDLF 703: Interactive Technologies (3) EDLF 704: Seminar in Instructional Technology (3) |
Spring, first year: (12 units) EDLF 586: Museums in Education (3) EDLF 702: Computer Courseware Design (3) EDLF 717: Concepts of Learning (3) EDLF 801: Advanced Instructional Design (3) |
| Fall, second year: (12 units) EDLF 562: Educational Video Production (3) EDLF 589: Technology Leadership (3) EDLF 718: Tests & Measurement (2) EDLF 719: Classroom Assessment (1) Elective (3) |
Comprehensive Exam Requirement:
Students must successfully respond to 3 comprehensive exam questions.
Residence and Enrollment Requirements:
At least 18 units must be completed after admission to the master's program. At least 33 units must be earned at the University of Virginia, with 18 of those units earned on-grounds. A maximum of 3 units may be transferred from another college or university, though a maximum of 12 units may be earned under Professional Development status and transferred in. No requirements may be completed more than five years before the M.Ed. is to be awarded. Exceptions are made via petition only when emergency interrupts student work.
M.Ed. Internship Opportunities:
Internship opportunities in schools, corporations and government agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region give the IT student valuable skills and experience in a variety of work settings. These placements are not required, but they are strongly recommended for students who will be changing careers upon completion of the degree program. They normally consist of approximately 160 hours of professional work as a member of the hosting organization.
Sites are chosen in consultation with the major advisor well in advance of the anticipated starting date. If internships are undertaken for graduate credit, they will involve completion of a separate academic component (to be selected with the advisor).