Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What are the requirements for the Instructional Technology M.Ed. Program admission?
A: For more information, click here => Master's degree program

Q: What are the requirements for the Instructional Technology Post Baccalaureate Program admission?

A: For more information, click here => Post Baccalaureate Program

 

Q: How can I apply for the Bridgewater State College IT Graduate Certificate?
A: All you need to do is submit a Graduate Certificate application for admission, along with your undergraduate transcript showing a GPA of 2.5 or better. Applications are available from the Graduate Admissions Office (Maxwell Library, Room 4).  For more information, click here => Graduate Certificate Program

 

Q: What test do I need to take?
A: You only need to take MTEL if INST will be your first teaching license. For more information, click this => MTEL Preparation Seminar Series

If you are already licensed in another field, then you can use either MTEL or GRE to meet the BSC test requirement. If you already have a teaching license, you do NOT need MTEL (only for licensure purposes), then GRE may be the better test to take. It is offered much more often. See http://www.bridgew.edu/TestingServices/ for BSC testing services.

Q: How can I apply for the post-master's IT program?
A: This program is no longer offered.

Q: Where can I get information about Graduate admissions?
A: Graduate admissions information is available at: School of Graduate Studies

Q: The DOE does not yet have a test for INST. When is that expected to happen?
A: Good question - the DOE has yet to tackle the test development process.

Q: Will a teacher certificate in INST allow you to teach without being a subject matter expert in a particular area (ie, history, math, etc)? If so, what subject would it be- Computer Science?
A: The new Instructional Technology Teacher license falls into the classroom teaching category - therefore these folks are licensed to teach students. IT teachers are licensed to teach and/or provide consulting services regarding the following subject matter:

  1. Technology tools for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, print/graphic utilities, multi- and hypermedias, presentations, videos for the purpose of formal and informal assessment, instruction, and administration for professional and instructional use.
  2. Communications and research tools such as email, world wide web, web browsers, and other online applications that link to the state standards and requirements, for professional and instructional use.
  3. Criteria for selection, evaluation, and use of appropriate computer/technology based materials to support a variety of instructional methods.
  4. Ethical and social issues surrounding privacy, copyright, and crime relating to educational technology and resources.
  5. Use of resources for adaptive/assistive devices that provide access for all students.
  6. Methods to support classroom teachers and other school personnel in improving student learning through appropriate use of technology in the classroom, including consultation techniques and professional development.

Computer science would be an area that would fall into this category - it depends on how the school system posts the opening. (Mary Ann McKinnon)

Q: What other teaching/staff positions within a school setting might this degree qualify me for? What is the job outlook for this field?
A: It depends on the school and how they post their openings - the school system determines the license that they are requiring for a given position (using DOE guidelines). Despite the fact that the DOE moved this license from the "support" category to the "classroom teaching" category - it's been my experience that school system hire folks with these licenses for instructional support type of roles (similar to librarians). They also hire them to teach computer classes. (Mary Ann McKinnon) Also, if you go to search engines and type "Instruction", "Curriculum," "Instructional design" or "Instructional technology, " you will see the IT field is wide open beyond PK-12.

Last Modified: March 9, 2009