Technology Specialist Endorsement, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Harry S Truman

Program Code: 0438

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
CIS 250Systems Analysis and Design3
EDUC 226Foundations of Educational Technology3
EDUC 227Digital Tools for Teaching, Learning & Assessment3
EDUC 228Designing Active Learning Environments3
EDUC 229Digital Media Literacy in Classrooms3
EDUC 230Internet Technology Fundamentals with Hardware, Software & Operating Systems3
EDUC 231Social Media in the K-12 Classroom3
EDUC 232Visionary Leadership in Educational Technology3
CIS 299Special Topic Comp Info Sys3
Total Hours27

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Technology Specialist Endorsement Advanced Certificate (AC). It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Advanced Certificate.

Semester-by-Semester Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
EDUC 226 Foundations of Educational Technology 3
CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 3
 Hours6
Spring
EDUC 227 Digital Tools for Teaching, Learning & Assessment 3
EDUC 229 Digital Media Literacy in Classrooms 3
 Hours6
Summer
EDUC 228 Designing Active Learning Environments 3
EDUC 231 Social Media in the K-12 Classroom 3
 Hours6
Second Year
Fall
EDUC 230 Internet Technology Fundamentals with Hardware, Software & Operating Systems 3
CIS 299 Special Topic Comp Info Sys 3
 Hours6
Spring
EDUC 232 Visionary Leadership in Educational Technology 3
 Hours3
 Total Hours27

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Instructional Coordinators

Job Description

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$50,367
Median 50th Percentile$73,489
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$119,294

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$24
Median 50th Percentile$35
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$57

Annual Job Openings

437 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree24.97%
A Master's or Professional degree74.90%
A Doctoral degree or more0.14%

100.01% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Job Description

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$44,268
Median 50th Percentile$65,948
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$108,050

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$21
Median 50th Percentile$32
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$52

Annual Job Openings

277 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate4.45%
Some college10.22%
An Associate degree3.65%
A Bachelor's degree10.93%
A Master's or Professional degree69.32%
A Doctoral degree or more1.44%

81.69% continue their education beyond an associate degree