M.S.Ed. in Information Technology Production

Contact Person:
Tony Betrus, Department Chair
Dunn 393; (315) 267-2670 (betrusak@potsdam.edu)


This concentration is intended for individuals seeking employment in web and game development.

Requirements for Admission

Candidates seeking admission to the Information Technology Production concentration must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0) in the most recent 60 semester hours of undergraduate study is required for full admission. Applicants must also submit at least two letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant’s readiness for graduate work and  preparedness for working with advanced technologies.

Candidates may enroll in up to six credit hours (two courses) in these programs as non-matriculated students. However, study above the six credit hours requires full matriculation into the respective program of study. 

Candidates in the ICT programs will only be considered fully matriculated after all program planning forms and Designation of Adviser forms have been filed with the Office of Graduate Studies. This must be completed within the candidate’s first semester of study.

Applicants interested in any of the ICT programs are strongly urged to apply for admission during the academic year in order to complete the program planning and Designation of Adviser forms with a graduate academic advisor in a timely fashion. Those wishing to begin study in the Summer or Fall terms should complete the matriculation process in April.

Additional Information

Students in ICT programs will be working with computers and computer applications throughout their program of study. As such, it is required that all students own or have regular access to a personal computer that can be used outside of class. No preference is given to Windows or Macintosh operating systems although dual platform Intel-based computers are generally the best choice for ICT students. 

All degree candidates are required to successfully complete a Culminating Experience as indicated in their program of studies and  designed to synthesize their academic experiences. Information Technology candidates will fulfill this requirement with IT  669 Project Development.

Course Requirements

A minimum of 36 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required for the granting of the Master of Science in Education, Information and Communication Technology degree. The 36 credit hours are divided as indicated:

Foundation Requirements15
IT 622 Computer Programming for Performance Support
3
IT 649 Advanced Web Page Development
3
IT 654 Program Evaluation
 3
IT 656 Multimedia Production
3


Plus one of the following courses selected with prior approval of the adviser:
IT 605 Network Architecture
3
IT 639 Network Management
3
  


Controlled Options/Electives18

Select at least one of the following, with prior adviser approval:
I.  Programming and Authoring
IT 619 Principles of Computer Programming
3
IT 621 Authoring and Scripting for Multimedia
3
IT 623 Programming and Authoring for the Internet
3
IT 624 Visual Basic Programming
3



Select at least four of the following, with prior adviser approval:
II.  Technology Utilization
IT 529 Computer Applications/Performance Improvement
3
IT 544 Desktop Publishing
3
IT 545 Preparation and Delivery Professional  Presentations
3
IT 546 Preparing Performance Support Materials
3
IT 549 Web Page Development
3
IT 614 Technology in Education
3
IT 637 Computer Training
3
IT 644 Advanced Desktop Publishing
3
IT 650 Seminar in Performance and Communication Technology
3
IT 652 Computer Graphics
3
IT 655 Video Design and Production
3
IT 666 Simulations and Games
3
IT 667 Internship
3
IT 668 Distance Education
3
or other courses with prior adviser approval 

 
  
Culminating Experience
3
IT 669 Project Development3
  
Total credit hours
36