Instructional Technology, MA

Introduction

The instructional technology field deals with improving human learning and performance with technologies. This degree is designed to bring the best instructional technologies into education and training in school, business industry, non-profit and government organizations. With a strong theoretical foundation, the degree prepares its graduates to understand that technology is a tool to enhance learning and training. The courses in the program require solving real-world problems using various emerging technologies.  The program offers all online courses (synchronous and/or asynchronous) on a full-term or sub-term schedule and is open to anyone with an interest in instructional technology, regardless of prior knowledge and skills in media or computers. Graduates of instructional technology programs can become professionals and leaders in a variety of fields and qualify for positions in the following: 

P-12 and Higher Education 

Integrating Technology in Teaching

• Curriculum Design

• Facilitate Professional Development (PD)

• Technology Coordination

• E-Learning

• Business/Non-Profit Organizations

• Government Agencies

• Human Performance Support

• Instructional Design

• Project Management Teams

• Training and Development

• User Interface Design

• Freelance contracts (gigs) 

Program Orientation

The program serves 1) students who seek or will continue employment in the P-12 schools; 2) students who wish to pursue coordinator or supervisor positions in P-12 schools and districts; and 3) students seeking or holding careers in business, industry, or non-profit organizations. The core courses focus on important issues related to learning, instruction, research, and the impact of technology, and include an overview of a variety of technologies, software applications and Web-based tools. The elective courses are designed to extend the core skills into more specialized environments, and to give students opportunities to enhance their personal interests in the field. Students can develop a customized curriculum from elective courses, which are tailored to their needs. Some program courses may satisfy course requirements for a Supervisor’s Endorsement in the State of New Jersey. A Training and Development Certificate may be earned by completing designated courses in the existing curriculum. 

Admission Requirements

Rolling admissions take place throughout each semester. Applications are screened by the Program Chair for a possible fit with the program. Complete application files require the following: 

• Electronic Application

• Undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university

• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended

• Essay describing relevant experience and reason for pursuing MAIT degree

• One letter of recommendation 

• Current Resume

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Millers Analogies Test (MAT) is not required for admission for applicants who possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.   

Admission to the Program

To be eligible for admission to the MAIT program, applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, application decisions are based on a combination of the applicant’s overall grade point average (recommended 3.0 GPA), relevant experience, and reference letters. Admission is competitive and acceptance into the program is not guaranteed. Provided that the courses sufficiently match corresponding Stockton courses, the University will accept up to nine credits of appropriate, relevant graduate credit from other colleges and universities. Transfer credit requests should be filed in the first semester following admission to the program. 

Direct Entry

Direct Entry is available for recent Stockton graduates (within the past year) by completing a form (available on the website of the Graduate Studies Website). Direct Entry Applicants are not required to submit GRE or MAT scores, letter of recommendation, or an application fee. 

Transfer Credit

The University accepts up to  9 credits of appropriate graduate study from other colleges and universities, subject to approval by the MAIT Chair. Credits earned from MAIT courses taken prior to matriculation in the program (see “Non-Degree Option” below) are treated as Stockton credits.  

Graduate Assistantships

Assistantships are granted in the form of tuition waiver and performed via virtual assignments. Awards are made on a semester basis during the academic year (August-May). Nominations are made by the faculty and program chair and are then forwarded to the Director of the Office of Graduate Admissions for final approval. Students who are approved for an assistantship will receive an offer-of-appointment letter from the Office of Graduate Admissions.  More information and application forms are on the Graduate Assistantship website. 

Degree Requirements

To earn the MAIT degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 33 credits of graduate study including a final project. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better throughout their time in the program. In addition, students must receive a B or better in all core courses. Each student must complete 15 credits in the following core courses: 

• MAIT Core Courses

• INTC 5001 Learning Design and Technology

• INTC 5120 Visual Design and Communications

• INTC 5160 Instructional Design and Development
  (Prerequisite: INTC 5001, or permission of instructor)

• INTC 5170 Research in Instructional Technology
  (Prerequisite: INTC 5001, INTC 5120, and INTC 5160; to be taken in the semester immediately preceding enrollment in INTC 5810)

• INTC 5810 Capstone: Final Project
  (Prerequisite: completion of the core courses and having no more than one non-core course remaining.) 

In addition, students must complete six elective courses. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to develop a customized curriculum tailored to their needs. 

Elective Courses

• INTC 5230 Supervision and Leadership for Technology

• INTC 5280 Grant Writing

• INTC 5290 Leadership in Instructional Technology

• INTC 5320 Media Design and Evaluation

• INTC 5330 Integrating Technology in the Curriculum

• INTC 5340 Web Design

• INTC 5410 Adult Learning

• INTC 5420 Human Performance Improvement and Tools

• INTC 5450 Project Management Approach to Educational Change

• INTC 5560 E-learning

• INTC 5590 Special Topics in Instructional Technology (offered as needed)

• INTC 5900 Internship (1-3 credits) (Prerequisite: completion of core, at least three
  elective courses and permission of instructor)

• INTC 5800 Independent Study (Prerequisite: permission of instructor)

• EDUC 6132 Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Evaluation*

*Additional EDUC courses may be accepted if approved by Chair. 

The MA in Instructional Technology curriculum worksheet and career options with salary ranges are accessible on the MA in Instructional Technology website. 

A Training and Development Certificate may be earned by completing designated courses in the existing curriculum. Financial aid is available to graduate students; please view sources of financial aid for graduate students.