MS and MET Compared - Educational Technology at Boise State

M.S. & M.E.T. Compared

This comparison chart provides an overview of benefits, requirements and content of our master's degree programs. Review the materials below and call or write if you have any questions so we can discuss options for meeting your career goals.

Master of Science, Educational Technology (M.S.)	Master of Educational Technology (M.ET.)
This is a research-oriented, theory-based degree program designed to prepare students for advanced studies in educational technology. Provides expertise in: Areas listed for the M.ET. Research Scholarship This degree will benefit those seeking opportunities in: Higher education Educational foundations Consulting Academic technology management NOTE: BSU is in the planning phases of a Ph.D. program tentatively planned for launch in 2010. We have not received approval for the program at this time.	This is a practitioner-oriented, application-based degree program designed to improve practice in teaching, training, and instructional design in traditional and online settings. Provides expertise in: Effective use of technology tools in the classroom Online teaching E-learning design School technology coordination This degree will benefit those seeking opportunities in: Traditional schools: classroom teaching, faculty development specialists, district technology coordinators, and instructional designers. Online schools: online teachers in K-12 virtual schools, directors, assistants, and curriculum coordinators, and instructional designers. Higher education and vocational schools: online teachers, distance education content specialists, instructional designers.
Entrance Requirements	Entrance Requirements
A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (out of 4.0) A combined Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) and 4.2 in analytical A 500-word personal statement Admission to the Graduate College	A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (out of 4.0) A 500-word personal statement Admission to the Graduate College
Curriculum (33 total credits)	Curriculum (33 total credits)
Introduction to Educational Technology The Internet for Educators Instructional Design for Educators Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology Evaluation for Educational Technologists Instructional Message Design Research in Educational Technology 6 credits of electives Culminating activity: (6 credits) Students conduct and defend an approved research thesis. Allow a minimum of one year to complete the thesis process. NOTE: M.S. students can also earn a graduate certificate, but they must take one extra course for a total of 36 credits to finish both programs.	Introduction to Educational Technology The Internet for Educators Instructional Design for Educators Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology Evaluation for Educational Technologists Instructional Message Design 12 credits of specialization Culminating activity: (3 credits) Students prepare and defend a comprehensive portfolio of their work in the program. Enrollment in a portfolio course is required during the final semester of the program. NOTE: By their choice of electives, M.ET. students may develop a specialization leading to a graduate certificate in (1) Technology integration, (2) Online teaching, or (3) School technology coordination.