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Program Change:
P01307
Program Title: MSEd Information Technology
Graduate
Describe the proposed degree program change(s) in terms of how the changes differ from the program as currently approved and published in the latest WOU catalog (specify the latest catalog date).
Proposed revisions include:
1. Add Learning Outcomes to the catalog description. This is necessary to meet requirements of our accrediting bodies.
2. Change the first few words of the mission statement as follows: Currently: "Designed to provide . . ." Proposed: "The MSEd Information Technology program provides . . ."
This reads more smoothly than current wording.
3. To change the requirement to "meet with Mary Bucy" to "meet with a faculty academic advisor." This is more appropriate because we now have more than one faculty member associated with the program.
Describe the reasons for making this change:
Catalog Date: 2012-13
Page number: 87
Current catalog description
Mission
Designed to provide a solid foundation in computers and information technology for students who desire to specialize in computer applications in education and training; who seek information technology positions in government, industry, or public agencies; or who wish to subsequently pursue doctoral studies in fields related to information technology.
The program leads to a Master of Science in Education degree with a specialization in information technology. Any students interested in this program must meet with Mary Bucy before any coursework is taken.
The Master of Science in Education: Information Technology degree has its own unique core coursework, including a nine-hour professional core, and a nine-hour information technology core.
Proposed catalog description
Mission
The MSEd Information Technology program provides a solid foundation in computers and information technology for students who desire to specialize in computer applications in education and training; who seek information technology positions in government, industry, or public agencies; or who wish to subsequently pursue doctoral studies in fields related to information technology.
Learning outcomes
1. Recognize, evaluate, and apply diverse technological tools (software and hardware) to support teaching and learning in diverse environments.
2. Develop critical thinking tools to evaluate information and media accuracy, relevance, and propriety.
3. Build capacity to adapt to and work with diverse media types across multiple platforms to create and support authentic learning relevant to the learners and their learning contexts.
The program leads to a Master of Science in Education degree with a specialization in information technology. Any students interested in this program must meet with a faculty academic advisor before any coursework is taken.
The Master of Science in Education: Information Technology degree has its own unique core coursework, including a nine-hour professional core, and a nine-hour information technology core.
For Dean Review only:
How and when will the effectiveness of these changes be determined?
Effectiveness will be evaluated through our already established processes associates with TSPC and NCATE accreditation.
Approval Queue
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Decision |
Timestamp |
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1 - Department |
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Approved | June 05 2013 |
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2 - Division |
Maria Dantas-Whitney |
Approved | June 06 2013 |
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3 - Division Curriculum |
Maria Dantas-Whitney |
Approved | June 06 2013 |
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4 - Library Dean |
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Approved | June 06 2013 |
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5 - Graduate Committee |
Kimberly Jensen |
Approved | October 15 2013 |
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6 - Faculty Senate |
Thaddeus Shannon |
Approved | October 24 2013 |
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7 - Dean |
Mark Girod |
Approved | October 25 2013 |
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8 - Provost |
Stephen Scheck |
Approved | October 28 2013 |
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9 - President |
LouAnn Vickers |
Approved | October 29 2013 |
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Attached Files:
| MSEd_InfoTech_Catalog_additions_2013.docx |
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