University of Michigan-Flint

The world is changing, and you think education should be changing, too. Not just by using more technology, but by finding better ways of teaching and learning. You want to not only know about this change, you want to be part of it. In short, you want to be part of a community of educational innovators.

Students have the option of applying to one of two formats in this program:

• A "mixed mode" format, which blends Internet-based coursework with limited on-campus meetings.
• Global Program, which features convenient online courses and two 3-week summer residencies in Geneva, Switzerland in a condensed, 15-month program.

Focus:

• UM-Flint’s Technology in Education program, a concentration of the Master of Arts (MA) in Education, is designed to help you move to the forefront of educational practice with technology.
• Teachers, administrators, education specialists in business or community organizations, and others who seek relevant, practical grounding in tools and concepts related to the use of technology in educational settings are prime candidates for this program.
• Teaching certification is not required for admission, though Michigan teaching certificate holders who wish to add the educational technology endorsement (coded NP) will be assisted in planning an appropriate program.
• In the Technology in Education program, you will focus on enactment of innovative projects within learning environments, create individualized educational technology projects, and build a long-term network of innovative educators.

Flexibility:

• Maximum flexibility to accommodate your busy schedule is assured with the mixed-mode format, which blends Internet-based coursework with limited on-campus meetings.
• The Technology in Education program requires 33-36 credit hours, typically pursued as a two-year, part-time program.
• Students can take part in the Global Program option, a condensed, 18 month program with residencies in Geneva, Switzerland.*
• Thesis and non-thesis tracks are available.
• Michigan teaching certificate holders can earn an NP (Educational Technology) endorsement with 18 credits, as part of the MA program or independently.

Resources:

• Like all University of Michigan faculty, UM-Flint’s Education Technology instructors are true “leaders and best” – experienced, tested, and respected experts in their field.
• As part of the world-renowned University of Michigan system, UM-Flint can tap additional resources, expertise, and contacts at our sister campuses in Dearborn and Ann Arbor to assist our students, their research, and other initiatives.

In addition to the campus-based Technology in Education program, we also offer a “Global Program” option which features online courses and two 3-week summer residencies in Geneva, Switzerland in a condensed, 15-month program. No Flint-campus attendance is required. You will join a community of innovators designing educational projects on topics of international importance, in a variety of subject areas. The Global Program option is only offered every two years. The next start term is scheduled for Spring, 2011. The application deadline has been extended to January 15, 2011.

Global Program Scholarships:

The Office of Graduate Programs will offer modest scholarships to a limited number of Global Program Spring 2011 applicants. No additional application materials are necessary to be considered. Recipients will be selected on a basis of academic history, statement of purpose (as submitted as part of the application process), and other experiences (based on previous employment, internships, volunteer work, travel experiences, etc.). Selected applicants will be notified in January.

In addition to the Technology in Education program, the University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Education and Human Services offers the Master of Arts degree with concentrations in:

• Early Childhood Education – with or without endorsement (ND)
• Literacy Education – with endorsement in Reading Specialist (BR)
• Special Education – with endorsements in Learning Disabilities (SM) and Cognitive Impairments (SA)

It is possible for candidates without a teaching certificate to enroll in the Early Childhood or the Technology in Education concentrations.