About the Educational Computing Master's Program

This program is primarily designed for K-12 educators who wish to develop and expand their skills in the education application of computers. Emphasis is given to the use of computers in the instructional process. As such, it is significantly different from a graduate degree program in Computer Science. Graduates of Educational Computing program will be able to:

1. Use computers in the instructional process;
2. Develop evaluation criteria and evaluate educational software;
3. Prepare software using a variety of techniques;
4. Write general purpose programs using one or more program languages;
5. Design a microcomputer system for an educational site;
6. Utilize computers in a non-instructional and/or setting;
7. Access current and future technological trends in education; and
8. Explore moral, legal, and humanitarian issues involved in educational computing.

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact:
Dr. John Thompson
Program Coordinator
Chase Hall 208
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Office: (716) 878-3531
Fax: (716) 878-6677
E-mail: thompsjt@buffalostate.edu