ITS Center Core Information Technology Courses
The ITS Center has developed a core of 12 hours as described below. Upon completion of these 12 hours, all candidates can receive a Science Education Specialist Certificate. Those pursuing degrees may incorporate these 12 hours into a degree program with the approval of their degree committee*.
Core Curriculum: 12 Graduate Hours
|
Course
|
Course Title |
Credit Hours | Semester |
| EDCI 689 | *Practical Applications of Information Technology in Science Teaching & Learning |
3
|
Summer
1
|
| EPSY 690 | *Theory of Research |
3
|
Summer
2
|
| ____
685 (from project team-related science area) |
Problem-based Science Applications |
6
(over 2 summers) |
Summers
1 and 2
|
|
Total
|
12
|
Participants will begin coursework during Summer I with a three-week intensive experience on the Texas A&M University campus as part of a scientific team. All courses are team-taught and include faculty specializing in science education, educational psychology and information technology, as well as various science disciplines.
During the first academic year after Summer I, participants will be involved in instructional applications unique to their science team. Successful involvement in this professional development experience will qualify participants to complete coursework and science team experiences designated for Summer II, which is another three-week intensive experience. The ITS Specialist Certificate will be issued at the end of the second summer institute.
* These courses may count as graduate credit toward a master's degree, a Ph.D. or an Ed.D. with a specialization in information technology in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture as well as toward a variety of degrees in other departments. They may not, however, count twice for a second graduate degree.
