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Frequently Asked Questions Below is a list of questions most frequently asked by prospective Towson University graduate students about the Instructional Technology (ISTC) Graduate Program. If, after reviewing our website and this page you cannot find the answer to your question, please feel free to contact Dr. Jeffrey Kenton, ISTC Program Director at jkenton@towson.edu. APPLICATION PROCESS
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY DOCTORAL PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------------------- APPLICATION PROCESS What are the deadlines for applying to the program? The ISTC program at Towson University has a rolling admissions process. Applications are accepted throughout the year. You may apply for admission to the Instructional Technology program by: Calling (410) 704-2501 and requesting an admissions packet.
Writing to: Requesting admission materials by E-Mail Do I need to take the GRE or another graduate school admissions test?
Are there any prerequisites for the ISTC program?
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION How long has the ISTC program been in operation? The ISTC graduate program at Towson University has been around for over 30 years.What percentage of the graduate students are enrolled full-time? Approximately 15% of ISTC graduate students attend full-time. Most ISTC graduate students have full-time employment in public education or private industry.How long does it take to complete the program? Most of the part-time students are able to complete the program in three to five years. Often part-time students in the ISTC program at Towson University enroll in 12 credits per year and are able to complete the entire program of 36 credits plus prerequisites in 3 and a half years.What type of computer and software should I have for the ISTC program? Every new graduate student is expected to own or have regular access to a Windows (v.98 or higher) or Mac (v.8 or higher) computer. The software required is MS Office as well as Netscape Navigator. Every student must have regular access to an email account (tiger.towson.edu is acceptable) as well as to the WWW through a graphical Internet browser (such as Netscape or MS Explorer).Are internships part of the Towson University ISTC program? Track I has the option of doing an internship for an elective course. Track II has a graduate practicum in ISTC where students are partnered with a school for a semester. Track III has a required internship where students create an instructional technology project in an educational training setting. Internships can be arranged with the help of the program director and can be with schools, other educational institutions, or companies. For the internship here are some general guidelines prior to starting. We would suggest the following elements for consideration and completion. The student- Are there graduate assistantships available in the ISTC department? There are 3 graduate assistantships in the ISTC department. One assists with administrative and web design and maintenance, one assists with the multimedia assistive technology lab, and one assists with the Maryland Technology academy. They are year-long assistantships. Students must first apply through Towson's Graduate School. Does the Towson University ISTC program offer any off-campus courses or programs? Yes, Towson university currently offers programs in Harford County at the HEAT Center (in Educational Technology). We are completing (in summer 2001) a certification only program with Salisbury State College in School Library Media. We do deliver some ISTC courses as part of a M.Ed. Program in Education at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.How do I apply for Graduation from the ISTC Program? Students can either go to the Graduate Studies office or apply online for graduation. Check carefully for the graduation deadline; it is usually 3-4 months before the graduation date. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY DOCTORAL PROGRAM When will the new doctoral program in ISTC begin? We anticipate that students with strong backgrounds in instructional or educational technology will apply for the program starting in fall 2001. Our intended start date for the program is fall 2002.What will the requirements be for the ISTC doctoral program? For more information on the Ed.D. Program, see ISTC Ed.D. Program Information Page 
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