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M.S.Ed. IT Guidance

Program Checklist

  1. Gain admission to the Graduate School and the M.S.Ed. IT program.

  2. Make an appointment with your LILT program advisor.

  3. Refer to your course sequence when preparing to register. Enroll in ETT 510 as early as possible.

  4. Complete the coursework on your program of courses.

  5. Attend a comprehensive examination/portfolio information meeting.

  6. Complete comprehensive examination/portfolio in the final two semesters of the program, consult with your LILT program advisor.

  7. Complete field experience in the final two semesters of the program, consult with your LILT program advisor.

  8. Apply for graduation and participate in commencement ceremonies.

  9. Stay in touch with the LILT department and the NIU Alumni Association.

Comprehensive Exam

Students who are in the M.S. Ed. in Instructional Technology generalist, K-12 Technology Specialist or 5-12 Computer Science specialist track are required to complete the comprehensive examination before graduating. The comprehensive exam is in the form of an electronic portfolio.

Students should contact the LILT main office during the semester prior to anticipated program completion and graduation to enroll in an information session to learn about the portfolio process. The application to complete the comprehensive examination-portfolio will be distributed at the information session.

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Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology
Graham 223
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-9339
lilt@niu.edu

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