Seton Hall University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.- Instructional Design and Technology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Instructional Design and Technology (IDAT) program assists teachers and trainers to improve their professional performance and to assume leadership roles. Students are accepted from corporate, government, nonprofit, and educational environments. The program emphasizes a theoretical base for curriculum design and exposure to a broad array of the most current instructional methods and materials. Seton Hall University is a recognized leader in the use of technology for teaching and learning. The IDAT program at SHU is interdisciplinary, allowing acquisition of knowledge in a wide range of subjects. The state of New Jersey offers no certification or endorsement for computing teachers. Anyone holding a standard NJ teaching license in any K-12 field and having the knowledge and skills requested by a school district can be hired to be a computing teacher.

Accreditation:

Nationally Recognized Program – NCATE/AECT

Eligibility Requirements:

• Application.
• $50 application fee, payable to Seton Hall University.
• Official transcripts confirming the completion of an undergraduate degree and, when applicable, a graduate degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university.
• Two letters of reference from professional and/or academic contacts attesting to the applicant's academic abilities and personal qualifications.
• Two page, double-spaced, typed statement of goals.
• Resume.
• Interview with an admissions advisor.
• Students applying for the MA program must also submit satisfactory scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years. For full admission, a score in the 30th percentile or above on the MAT or a combined score (math, verbal, writing) of 1400 or above on the GRE is required.

International Student Requirements:

WES Evaluation and all regular requirements

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999