HELP Master of Arts in Educational Media and Technology (EDMT) Print-Friendly Page Add to Portfolio

Adviser: Jon Margerum-Leys, Ph.D.
313 Porter
734.487.3260
jon.margerum-leys@emich.edu

Program Theme
The mission of this program is to prepare professionals who are capable of facilitating student learning in a variety of settings. The program is designed to provide students with both the knowledge base and the application skills that are required to use technology effectively in education. Focusing on the design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of instructional systems moves us toward achieving this mission. Students who complete the educational technology program will be able to:

1. Provide a rationale for using technology in the educational process;
2. Identify contributions of major leaders in the field of educational media technology and instructional theory, and the effect that each leader has had on the field;
3. Assess current trends in the area of educational media technology and relate the trends to past events and future implications;
4. Integrate technology into instructional programs;
5. Teach the operation and various uses of educational technology in instruction;
6. Act as consultants/facilitators in educational media technology;
7. Design and develop instructional products to meet specified needs; and
8. Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and systems.

Admission Requirements
See admissions requirements in the Teacher Education Department.

Retention Requirements
Retention requirements can be considered a mid-point check in the master’s degree programs. It is necessary to successfully complete all retention requirements before proceeding with the remainder of the program.

To gain approval to proceed with exit requirements, each student must:

1. Complete a total of 12 but no more than 18 hours of graduate credit with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better;
2. Write a one-page mid-program statement concerning the student’s interests and goals for the remainder of the program, and set an appointment with the faculty adviser to discuss; and
3. Meet with the faculty adviser to discuss the student’s plans and make revisions in the program (including the choice of statistics or qualitative research). Discuss remediation if warranted. A copy of the mid-program statement will be placed in the student’s file. In the event that the student’s GPA has dropped below 3.0 or any other deficiencies are noted, the adviser will develop a plan of remediation in consultation with the student.

Exit Requirements
In order to graduate, each student is expected to:

1. Complete all work on an approved program of study;
2. Maintain a 3.0 GPA (B) average or better on course work taken within the program;
3. Fill out an application for graduation and obtain the adviser’s recommendation;
4. Meet all other requirements for a master’s degree adopted by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research;
5. Complete a culminating experience as determined by the student and faculty adviser.