Master's of Science in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems
CECS offers a master's of science in two areas of emphasis:
- Teaching and Learning with Technology
The Teaching and Learning With Technology specialization is aligned with standards published by NCATE - the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
- Instructional Systems Technology
The specialization in Instructional Systems Technology is designed to meet the needs of professionals in corporations, higher education, and the military.
Admissions
New Student Requirements
Students must meet one of the following previous coursework requirements:
- GPA of 3.0 of last 60 undergraduate hours
- overall undergraduate GPA of 2.8
- Master's degree completed with a 3.4 overall GPA
Then apply to UNT and the CECS program:
- Apply with the UNT Graduate School
- Have Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing GRE scores on file with the UNT Graduate School
- Send the following items to the CECS program office:
- two recommendations (use one of the following forms MS Word / Adobe PDF) to be printed out and completed by each reference from individuals who can give evidence of your critical thinking ability to engage in graduate studies and your ability to work independently and in groups
- resume or vita that includes your previous work or educational experiences
- a personal statement from you stating your goals and rationale for applying to the Computer Education program and a brief description of your career and research expectations with regard to work and further education. The personal statement should include a description of your current reading, critical thinking, and writing and mathematical skills, your relevant educational experiences and strengths, and your assessment of your own ability to work independently
Teaching and Learning With Technology Master of Science Degree
The Master of Science in Computer Education & Cognitive Systems with a Teaching and Learning With Technology specialization requires a minimum of 36 semester hours consisting of core courses, program courses, and electives.
The Teaching and Learning With Technology specialization is aligned with standards published by NCATE - the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. All of the following are courses in the NCATE Course Sequence: CECS 5010, CECS 5020, CECS 5030, CECS 5200, CECS 5040, CECS 5110, CECS 5400, CECS 5500, and CECS 5610. Level 4 NCATE course requirements include: CECS 5040, CECS 5110, CECS 5400, CECS 5500, and CECS 5610.
Deficiency Course (Credit does not count toward degree total.)
- CECS 5010 (3) Computer Education Tools
Core Courses (12 hours)
- CECS 5210 (3) Instructional Systems Design
- CECS 5310 (3) Human-Computer Interaction
- CECS 5580 (3) Readings Seminar in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems
(must be taken in last semester before graduating) - CECS 5610 (3) Analysis of Research in Educational Technology or EDER 5210 (3) Educational Statistics
Program Courses (24 hours)
- CECS 5020 (3) Computers in Education
- CECS 5030 (3) Introduction to the Internet
- CECS 5110 (3) Multimedia in Technology App.
- CECS 5111 (3) Introduction to Video Technology
- CECS 5550 (3) Computer Applications for Educational Administration
- CECS 5570 (3) Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Computing
- CECS 5040 (3) Productivity Tools
- CECS 5120 (3) Authoring Systems
- CECS 5130 (3) Educational Software Development
- CECS 5200 (3) New Technologies of Instruction
- CECS 5260 (3) Computer Graphics for Mediated Presentations
- CECS 5300 (3) Cognitive Processing
- CECS 5400 (3) Educational Telecommunications
- CECS 5420 (3) Web Authoring
- CECS 5450 (3) Building Internet Information Services
- CECS 5460 (3) Computer Networks for Educational Environments
- CECS 5500 (3) Computer Applications for Curriculum and Instruction
Instructional Systems Technology Master of Science Degree
The Master of Science in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems with a specialization in Instructional Systems Technology requires a minimum of 36 semester hours consisting of core courses, program courses, and electives.
Core Courses (12 hours)
- CECS 5210 (3) Instructional Systems Design
- CECS 5310 (3) Human-Computer Interaction
- CECS 5580 (3) Readings Seminar in Computer Education and Cognitive Systems
(must be taken in last semester before graduating) - CECS 5610 (3) Analysis of Research in Educational Technology or EDER 5210 (3) Educational Statistics
Program Courses (12 hours)
- CECS 5200 (3) New Technologies of Instruction
- CECS 5260 (3) Computer Graphics for Mediated Presentations
- CECS 5300 (3) Cognitive Processing
- CECS 5420 (3) Web Authoring
Elective Courses (12 hours)
- CECS 5030 (3) Introduction to the Internet
- CECS 5100 (3) Survey of Educational Computer Languages
- CECS 5120 (3) Authoring Systems
- CECS 5130 (3) Educational Software Development
- CECS 5400 (3) Educational Telecommunications
- CECS 5450 (3) Building Internet Information Services
- CECS 5460 (3) Computer Networks for Educational Environments
- CECS 5500 (3) Computer Applications for Curriculum and Instruction
- CECS 5570 (3) Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Computing
Graduate Academic Certificates
The CECS program no longer offers graduate academic certificates. Students can no longer receive the SBEC EC-12/8-12 Technology Applications certifications or the Master Technology Teacher certification by only completing the required courses.
CECS does still offer the courses that prepare teachers to take the SBEC exams:
