MSED Program of Study

The following courses comprise the program of study for the Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology.

View the online Graduate School Course Catalog for detailed Program course descriptions.  Refer to this catalog for electives and other courses.

Due to new PDE regulations, there are additional ESL and Special Education requirements for students enrolling beginning with the Fall 2011 semester.  Students will be required to have three (3) credits of ESL and nine (9) credits of Special Education.

Also beginning with the Fall 2011 Semester, a Technology Assessment will be given to all newly enrolled students.  Those students who do not meet the minimum requirements must take GILT 510 Introduction to Educational Technology before officially beginning the program.

Course Number
Format
Course Title
Credits

Educational Foundations and Psychology
(Select One Course)
GREV 525 Research Literacy

3
GFDE 510 Theories of Teaching and Learning

3
GSCE 520 Introduction to Teaching

3
GILT 631 Online / Hybrid* Instructional Techniques

3


Foundations of Instructional Technology
(Select All Three Courses)
GILT 511 Online / Hybrid* Technology and Education

3
GILT 514 Online / Hybrid* Management of Instructional Technology

3
GILT 518 Online / Hybrid* Assessment of Teaching / Learning with Instructional Technology

3


Teaching PK-12 with Instructional Technology
(Select All Four Courses)
GILT 512 Online / Hybrid* Instructional Design

3
GILT 513 Online / Hybrid* Instructional Applications of Technology

3
GILT 520 Online / Hybrid* Teaching with Technology Across the Curriculum

3
GILT 515 Online / Hybrid* Instructional Technology Practicum

3

ESL and Special Education
(Select All Four Courses)

GESL 501 Online / Hybrid* Helping English Language Learners in Mains

3
GSPE 501 Online Exploring Inclusive Teaching Supports

3
GSPE 502 Online Legal and Ethical Issues in Special Ed

3
GSPE 503 Social Justice and Empowerment in Special Ed

3

Electives
(Select Two Courses: 6 Credits Required)
Courses listed below are just a few of the courses available as electives.  Contact your advisor before enrolling in any elective course.
GILT 524 Ed Tech Hardware Certification

3
GILT 509 Online / Hybrid* Independent Study in Instructional Technology

1 - 6
GILT 521 Digital Imagery for Teachers

3
GDIT 711 Online / Hybrid* Distance Learning Global Leadership Seminar

3
Other University courses, other Education courses or transfer courses may be requested and require faculty approval.

*Online courses may be synchronous (meets real-time online), asynchronous, or a combination of both.

Hybrid courses are offered in combination of online and face-to-face modes.

Check with your advisor or course instructor for weekly meeting time and location  requirements.

Contact Us

Instructional Technology
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Linda Bruno
Program Assistant
412.396.1995
brunol@duq.edu