The goal of the Education Specialist (EdS) program is to furnish students with advanced skills in instructional technology and learning sciences beyond those acquired with the master's degree.
The program focus is practical, applied, and grounded in theory. Students can complete coursework in interactive instructional tool building, advanced interactive multimedia design, adult and distance education, or research and evaluation among other areas. All EdS students complete the same ITLS research core courses as our PhD students.
Students with this degree are prepared to assume leadership positions in industry, business, education, government, and private organizations. The EdS student will graduate with research experience but do a creative project or internship rather than a thesis or dissertation.
The EdS is available at the Logan, Utah State University campus.
Degree Requirements
Completed within six years of matriculation.
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
31 or more semester credits beyond an ITLS master's degree.
A culminating experience: A creative project or internship.
Complete a culminating experience: A creative project, practicum, or internship.
40 credits for students with a master's degree in another field, which includes 9 credits of ITLS master's core courses.
Program Pathway
Acceptance to the ITLS program and work with your temporary advisor: Ramy Shaaban.
Register online for the one credit online asynchronous orientation course and other courses through my.usu.edu.
Choose your committee chair (advising professor).
Complete all coursework.
Complete a culminating experience, either a Creative Project or Internship.
Registration Contact
Janet Blad
Email: janet.blad@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-0717
Toll Free: 866-782-9301
Additional Resources
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