 Faculty
research interests
Computer-based learning; computer-supported collaborative learning; distance learning; classroom processes; human performance technology applications; management of educational technology units; program evaluation; educational evaluation and new technologies; corporate applications of educational technology; knowledge management; systematic review, knowledge utilization and evidence-based practice; learning objects and learning objects design; systemic modeling of educational systems; instructional design; learning styles and strategies; multimedia research and development.
Admission
requirements
Entry into the program requires a bachelor's/baccalaureate degree with. an average of B (GPA 3.0) or higher in the major field of study.
For students whose first language is not English or French, a test of English language proficiency is required. To fulfill this requirement you must provide one of the following: 1) TOEFL score of 600+ (or 250+ if computer based) with a writing score of 5.0+; or, 2) an IELTS score of 7 or higher; or, 3) proof that you have achieved the level of Concordia’s English 212 course (testing is available through Concordia’s English Department). Please contact the department for further details.
Application
deadlines
Applications should
be received no later than February
1 for the fall or summersession,
and September 15 for the winter
session.
International Students can apply
for the fall session only. To be
eligible for the Concordia University
Fellowship or International Fee
Remission students must apply by
December 15 of the year preceding
the term of anticipated admission.
How to apply: go
to www.concordia.ca and choose
"Apply to Concordia"
Requirement
for degree
1. Credits. A fully-qualified candidate is required to complete a minimum of 60 credits.
2. Residence. The minimum residence requirement is two years (6 terms) of fulltime study, or the equivalent in part-time study.
3. Language Requirement. Students who are residents of Quebec will be required to demonstrate that they possess a good working knowledge of spoken French (i.e., proof of completion of high school in Quebec or of courses in French at the CEGEP or university level).
4. Courses. Students can design an individual program of study in consultation with their academic advisor.
a.
Core Courses. ETEC 613 Learning Theories (3 credits), ETEC 648 Methods of Inquiry (6 credits) and ETEC 712 Human Performance Technology (6 credits).
b. Elective Courses. 24 credits chosen from the list of elective courses offered in consultation with the advisor.
Special Requirements
for Option A
1. Internship. ETEC 790 (3 credits). This course consists of a supervised internship (minimum of 135 hours) in the University or in the field, involving program-related activities such as needs analysis, materials design or production, systems analysis and design, research, or training.
2.
Thesis/ Thesis-Equivalent.Students will register for ETEC 795 (3 credits) and ETEC 796 (15 credits), comprising a written proposal, a thesis or thesis-equivalent and an oral defense. A thesis-equivalent entails the production or evaluation of educational materials to achieve specific objectives (e.g. an educational television production or a computer-based instructional program).
Special Requirements
for Option B
1.
Internship II. ETEC 791 (15 credits). ETEC 791 consists of a supervised internship (minimum 675 hours) involving program-related practice with corporate or public sector clients. The experience will vary with the interests of the student and the opportunities available. The objectives are to apply skills acquired in courses to actual practice in educational technology.
2.
Internship Report. ETEC 792 (6 credits). The internship report documents the student academic and professional experience obtained during the internship. The report contains two major parts: i). A detailed description of the Internship II activities, utilizing a case study format, including relevant references to the
literature.ii). A conclusions and recommendations section which outlines what the student learned, what could be done differently, and recommendations to the client and future students. Details on the internship can be found in the Internship Handbook.
Academic
regulations
1.
GPA Requirements. The Educational Technology Faculty Committee monitors academic progress of students on a regular basis. To be permitted to continue in the program, students must obtain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (Diploma 2.70) based on a minimum of 12 credits. Students whose GPA falls below the requirement are placed on academic probation during the following review period. Students whose program GPA falls below 3.00 (Diploma 2.70) for two consecutive review periods must withdraw from the program.
2. C Rule. If a student receives a C grade in course in the PhD or MA programs (two C grades in the Diploma), the Educational Technology Faculty Committee will review the case to decide whether the student will be permitted to continue in the program. The student may be required to repeat the course to obtain a B grade or higher.
3. F Rule. Students who receive a failing grade in program courses will be withdrawn from the program. Students may apply for readmission. Students who receive another failing grade after re-admission will be withdrawn from the program.
4. Time
Limit.
MA. All work for a master's/magisteriate
degree for full-time students must
be completed within 12 terms (4
years) from the time of initial
registration in the program at
Concordia University; for part-time
students the time limit is 15 terms
(5 years).
5.
Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 (Diploma 2.70).
This information
provides a summary of program
details; for formal purposes,
the annual Graduate Calendar
of Concordia University takes
precedence.
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