Digital Learning Specialist (MED)
Professional organizations across the country have repeatedly emphasized the importance of technology in the classroom for both educators and students. As a result, the New Hampshire Department of Education has created standards for Digital Learning Specialist certification. The Digital Learning Specialist program prepares educators to use digital resources to improve their ability to integrate technology into their curriculum and classroom, while simultaneously enhancing the educator’s professional growth and productivity. This concentration is designed around International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) competency standards as well as the competencies for New Hampshire certification for Digital Learning Specialists.
PSU also offers students a dual certification option in this area. This program enables students to earn Digital Learning Specialist K–12 Certification and Library Media Specialist K–12 Certification. See information about this program in the MEd in Library Media chapter of the catalog.
Requirements for certification may change, subject to changes made by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE). Teacher candidates can find the latest NHDOE standards at education.nh.gov/index.htm.
Optional Concentrations in this Major
Digital Learning Specialist MEd, Non-Certification
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Core Component | ||
| ED 5000 | Social Behavior in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| IN 5400 | Imagination, Creativity and Innovation | 3 |
| ED 5030 | Research Design | 3 |
| Education Component | ||
| ED 5060 | Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development | 3 |
| ED 5010 | Philosophy, Ethics & Education | 3 |
| or ED 5140 | Assessment: Principles and Practices | |
| or ED 6100 | Curriculum Integration and Performance -Based Assessment | |
| SE 5581 | Technology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Specialization Component | ||
| LM/CE 5010 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| LM/CE 5040 | Technology & Innovation | 3 |
| CE 5120 | Digital Learning in K-12 Schools | 3 |
| CE 5140 | Electronic Portfolio Development and Assessment | 3 |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| ED 6900 | Graduate Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Digital Learning Specialist MEd, K–12 Certification
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Core Component | ||
| ED 5000 | Social Behavior in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| IN 5400 | Imagination, Creativity and Innovation | 3 |
| ED 5030 | Research Design | 3 |
| Education Component | ||
| ED 5060 | Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development | 3 |
| ED 5010 | Philosophy, Ethics & Education | 3 |
| or ED 5140 | Assessment: Principles and Practices | |
| or ED 6100 | Curriculum Integration and Performance -Based Assessment | |
| SE 5581 | Technology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Specialization Component | ||
| LM/CE 5010 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| LM/CE 5040 | Technology & Innovation | 3 |
| CE 5120 | Digital Learning in K-12 Schools | 3 |
| CE 5140 | Electronic Portfolio Development and Assessment | 3 |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| CE 5960 | Digital Learning Specialist Teaching Internship | 3-9 |
| Total Credits | 33-39 | |
Digital Learning Specialist, K–12 Certification Only
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Education Component | ||
| ED 5060 | Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development | 3 |
| ED 5010 | Philosophy, Ethics & Education | 3 |
| or ED 5140 | Assessment: Principles and Practices | |
| or ED 6100 | Curriculum Integration and Performance -Based Assessment | |
| SE 5581 | Technology for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Specialization Component | ||
| LM/CE 5010 | Leadership & Management | 3 |
| LM/CE 5040 | Technology & Innovation | 3 |
| CE 5120 | Digital Learning in K-12 Schools | 3 |
| CE 5140 | Electronic Portfolio Development and Assessment | 3 |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| CE 5960 | Digital Learning Specialist Teaching Internship | 3-9 |
| Total Credits | 24-30 | |