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Educational Media and Educational Technology (Educational Communications and Technology Concentration)

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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Educational Media and Educational Technology (Educational Communications and Technology Concentration) at East Tennessee University is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Educational Media and Educational Technology (Educational Communications and Technology Concentration) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Educational Media and Educational Technology (Educational Communications and Technology Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. EDFN 5010 - Interdisciplinary Seminar (1 credit, may be repeated for a total of 3 credits)
  2. MEDA 5000 - History and Philosophy of Educational Media and Educational Technology (3 credits)
  3. MEDA 5400 - Technology in Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
  4. MEDA 5700 - Instructional Role of Educational Media and Educational Technology (3 credits)
  5. MEDA 5950 - Research in Educational Media and Educational Technology (3 credits)
  6. MEDA 5540 - Principles of Instructional Design and Production (3 credits)
  7. MEDA 5520 - Essentials of Multimedia (3 credits) or
  8. CSCI 5520 - Research Methods in Computer Science (3 credits)
  9. MEDA 5530 - Computer-Based Authoring Systems (3 credits)
  10. MEDA 5680 - Organizations and Administration of Instructional Technology Programs (3 credits)
  11. MEDA 5800 - Information Networks-Resource Sharing (3 credits)
  12. MEDA 5850 - Organizing and Managing Content on the Internet (3 credits)
  13. MEDA 5930 - Practicum with Seminar in Educational Communications and Technology (2 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Students seeking admission to the Educational Media and Educational Technology Program must first meet the general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. If GPA is below a 3.0., the GRE is required. For students who took the Revised GRE (after August 1, 2011), equivalent scores will be used, based on Educational Testing Services\xc2\x92 GRE Score Concordance. Obtaining a minimum of 2400 points based on the following formula:
  • Sum of the GRE aptitude score (V+Q+A)
  • GPA 500, and
  • The sum of (1) and (2)
An oral or written interview may be requested by the program chair, in specific cases.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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