Master of Education in Business (and/or Marketing) Education
Computer Technology Endorsement Certificate

The Business Education masters program is designed to qualify individuals for sound innovative teaching in the classroom, business and industry, as well as creative leadership.  Although the program includes a variety of options such as preparing for initial teacher licensure, careers in post-secondary education, and master teaching in business and marketing, only one option can be taken completely on line, that being the “Computer Technology Endorsement Certificate” option.

Through this option, business and marketing education graduate students will:

• Develop advanced knowledge and skills in the area of business and marketing education
• Develop knowledge and skills in technology that enhance their students’ learning
• Demonstrate leadership skills for local, state or national educational technology initiatives

The program is focused on skills and content related to 21st century teaching and learning.

This program is available to English proficient students around the world.  However, the following information is applicable for those holding teaching licenses in Ohio.

Ohio Licenses

Upon completion of the designated 16 credit hours within the 33 credit hour masters program that are required by the Ohio Department of Education for adding the computer technology endorsement to their Ohio teaching license, the graduate student can apply for that endorsement.

This computer technology endorsement allows teachers to:

• teach computer science courses from grades K-12 (including non-career technical multimedia literacy, technology communication and problem-solving, electronic resources, technology and ethics, computer graphics, web site development, etc.)
• provide leadership for local, state and even national educational technology initiatives
  (such as serving as a technology facilitator/coordinator and as a professional development provider)

Although business teachers are already licensed to teach a variety of computer technology-related subjects, this endorsement allows them to teach additional courses within the computer technology and computer science field.  It also prepares them to be a technology facilitator (coordinator) for their school district.

All Students

Upon graduation, all graduate students completing this program receive a BGSU certificate along with their masters degree.

Program overview

Topics addressed in the program

Applying relevant concepts from a philosophy of business and marketing education and its history, current status, and future projections

Using advanced curriculum designs in business and marketing education

Conducting research in business and marketing education

Implementing methods of interrelating business and technology in an educational or business setting

Developing and implementing shared visions for the integration of technology

Using technology in teaching, learning and assessment

Creating and supporting digital-age learning environments

Modeling and promoting digital citizenship and responsibility

Developing and evaluating technology-enhanced professional development programs

Engaging in continuous learning, professional reflection, and engaging in relevant field experiences

For more information, contact:

bized@bgsu.edu

Courses required for Computer Technology Endorsement Certificate

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