The Technology Specialist PK-12 Endorsement Only program enables each student to qualify for the Technology Specialist Endorsement for the state of Illinois by entitlement upon successful completion of the program. This program provides candidates with coursework aimed at mastering the following:
- Develop a vision for the comprehensive integration of technology within an educational setting.
- Demonstrate professional knowledge, skills and dispositions in content, pedagogical and technological areas.
- Utilize professional development approaches for faculty through the lens of adult learning and leadership theory regarding the socio-technical implications of contemporary, online instructional practices.
- Deliberate and choose appropriate pedagogical strategies using technology to enhance instruction and improve learning outcomes.
- Evaluate the impact on instructional practice through precise program evaluation techniques.
- Synthesize technology in professional settings to build learning communities.
- Recognize, develop and use image-rich technology tools and curriculum to enhance instruction.
- Troubleshoot technical hardware and software issues encompassed within emerging trends of the industry.
- Recognize and evaluate trends in educational technology.
General Graduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into most graduate degree-seeking, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Students seeking to change programs may do so by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app. Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards and meet published program admission requirements at the time of requesting a program change. Program changes will be processed and recorded for the subsequent semester.
Endorsement Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDT-6010 | Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDT-6030 | Using Technology to Build Learning Communities | 3 |
| EDT-6040 | Visual Literacy in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDT-6050 | Technology for Effective Decision Making in Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDT-6065 | Emerging Technology Trends, Professional Learning and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDT-6070 | Educational Technology Leadership | 3 |
| EDT-6205 | Educational Technology Hardware and Software | 3 |
| EDT-6210 | Theoretical, Ethical and Practical Foundations of Educational Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Completion Requirements
- Have on file an application for this program.
- Complete, for the program being sought:
- the credit hours and levels as designated,
- within the specified time limit,
- with course grades of C- or higher,
- with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Students completing multiple advanced programs or degrees at CUC must have a 3.0 GPA in each academic program in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Have on file approved “Graduate Transfer Credit Approval” form(s), "Course Substitution" form(s), or evaluation(s), if applicable.
- Have on file the Intent to Graduate/Complete form with the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Approval of the faculty.
- All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts.
Every attempt has been made to include information to aid the student with information about his/her program requirements. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete all steps and meet all deadlines relevant to completion requirements.
This program does not lead to initial Illinois licensure (PEL) but will, through direct university entitlement, lead to an additional credential on your existing PEL. The awarding of this credential will require the completion of this academic program and an existing and active PEL, and may require a passing score on the corresponding Illinois State Licensure Test(s), associated work experience, a previous master's degree, and completion of a state training academy. For specific requirements regarding this credential please refer to ISBE’s webpage or contact the Licensure Officer at licensure@cuchicago.edu.