Educational Technology + Library and Information Science (Dual Degree) – M.Ed. + M.L.I.S.
Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree in Educational Technology – Library and Information Science (Dual Degree) program from Kent State University.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
January, June, August
Tuition Fee
$ 17,982 per year
Location
Kent, United States
About the program
A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.
The Educational Technology – Library and Information Science (Dual Degree) program from Kent State University leads to a multi-age initial licensure in school library media. This program prepares students to work in all types of libraries, including school libraries. The program of study includes professional educational requirements, along with library science and educational technology courses.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge about different types of hardware and of a variety of different software applications.
- Conduct literature reviews to examine issues associated with technology and learning.
- Develop, implement and troubleshoot web-based, interactive multimedia educational programs.
- Design, develop and evaluate educational materials using various technology tools.
- Apply principles of message design to the development of educational materials.
- Identify critical issues related to the field of educational technology.
- Advocate for the appropriate use of technology in educational settings, including providing equitable access to technology resources for all students.
- Apply principles of change management, organizational development, technological diffusion and adoption and project management to effect change in an organization.
- Practice the systematic evaluation of educational materials that use technology, based upon the objectives previously established for the unit or lesson.
Courses included:
- Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Reading
- Reading in Content Areas
- Technology and Learning
- Trends in Educational Technology
- Information Organization
- People in the Information Ecology
- Research and Assessment in Library and Information Science
- School Library Management
- Information Literacy for Youth