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    Nov 23, 2024  
2011-2012 Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Education and Cognitive Systems, MS


Admission Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher overall, or bachelor’s GPA of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 hours, or completed master’s degree GPA of 3.4 or higher.
  3. Submission of GRE scores is required: verbal, quantitative and analytical writing. The program views high GRE scores as positive indicators of potential success in the program; however, low GRE scores need not exclude a candidate who shows positive indicators in other areas.
  4. At least two letters of recommendation from individuals who can give evidence of the candidate’s critical thinking ability to engage in graduate studies. The recommendations should also address the candidate’s ability to work independently and in groups.
  5. Resume or curriculum vitae that includes the candidate’s previous work or educational experiences.
  6. A personal statement from the candidate stating his or her goals and rationale for applying to the computer education program and a brief description of his or her career and research expectations with regard to work and further education.

Degree Requirements


This degree is a comprehensive program with options to prepare individuals for positions in both education and industry related to teaching with technology. Options include design and production of technology-based instructional systems, coordination of technology programs, and development and management of instructional systems. Theoretical foundations in cognition and systems processes are expanded through applications in computer-based training, web-based training, distance education and multimedia development.

This degree is a 36-hour program. Requirements include a core of 12 hours. Also required is completion of one of the program tracks and approved electives to reach a total of 36 credit hours.

Computer Education and Cognitive Systems: Instructional Systems Technology


This program track requires the completion of

Computer Education and Cognitive Systems: Teaching and Learning with Technology.


This program track offers preparatory courses for the following State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) technology certification exams. To receive a barcode for these exams though the University of North Texas, students must successfully complete the courses listed for each test: