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This program requires a total of 33 credits.
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.
Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
In addition to the specific requirements for this program, we also have general requirements for all our master’s degree programs.
Please be advised that ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ currently does not admit students residing in Kentucky into UMGC's Master of Education in instructional technology program unless approved on a case-by-case basis. ÐÒ¸£±¦µ¼º½ students residing in Kentucky would not be permitted to complete the program's field and clinical requirements in Kentucky public or nonpublic schools. For more information about Kentucky licensure, please visit the website. Please email us for further information regarding UMGC's MEd program.
If a student resides in a state in which UMGC is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may email us to discuss options for enrollment in the MEd program.
Program transition points exist to ensure candidate progress and meet candidate needs in a timely manner; transition points enable analysis of program progression and enable graduation projection and determinations of eligibility; for candidates to pass through transition points, they must meet the following criteria.
Get a head start on your master’s degree by successfully completing our online graduate certificate in instructional technology integration. Once you have successfully completed the certificate, you may be able to apply up to 12 credits toward this master's degree. Contact your success coach or academic advisor for more information.
This information is for students who enroll in the 2024–2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive.
Leading educational systems and organizations require dedicated, career-focused leaders who are proficient in integrating and managing educational technologies. This online program is designed to equip students with vital, market-relevant skills in areas such as educational technology integration, instructional design, multimedia content development, data-driven decision making, learning analytics, and more.
Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
University of Maryland Global Campus is a member in good standing of the , a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Master of Education in Instructional Technology has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2029. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.
The Master of Education program has also signed the , committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms.
This program may help prepare you for advanced roles in the field of instructional technology, such as technology integration specialist, instructional technology coordinator, and media specialist. The skills you acquire throughout the program may apply to educational institutions, corporate training programs, and government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations.
As you advance through our career-relevant curriculum, your instructors will assign projects that may help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In the past, students have been able to complete the following projects:
Gain insight from our faculty and delve deeper into a range of topics, including teaching, technology, and career goals.
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An online master's degree in education in instructional technology can help provide you with advanced skills in curriculum development, instruction, technology, and educational leadership. UMGC’s online Master of Education in instructional technology is a 33-credit program that covers topics like technology integration, learning analytics, leading change and innovation, and strategic technology planning. This program is designed for students with experience teaching in P-12 schools, and clinical fieldwork is required to complete the program. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in curriculum development, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K-12 learning environments. Please note the MEd in instructional technology does not lead to teacher certification in Maryland.
UMGC's online Master of Education in instructional technology is a 33-credit program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master's degree in instructional technology follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online Master of Education in instructional technology at UMGC. However, this program is designed for students with some professional experience teaching in P-12 schools. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
The MEd program does not lead to an initial teaching license in Maryland or any other state. The MEd is an advanced master's degree in instructional technology in pre-K–12 teaching and student learning.
The Master of Education focuses on integrating technology into the pre-K–12 classroom to advance K–12 student teaching, learning, and leadership. The emphasis is on instructional applications in the K–12 schools, management and leadership of pre-K–12 technology initiatives, and technical expertise in the use of instructional technology.
The Master of Distance Education focuses on managing distance education and training in a variety of contexts. The program is intended to apply to education at all levels as well as business, government, and nonprofit organizations that may use distance learning for training and staff development. Students learn about distance education history, theory, technology, organizational structures, marketing, management, and business skills.
You do not need to have received a state teaching license to become a student in the MEd program. You can benefit from the program with or without a teaching certificate.
Graduates of the MEd program who wish to become K-12 teachers in public schools and who do not yet have state licensure to teach may need to pursue an initial teacher certification program, based on state or national requirements.
The MEd applies to all disciplines. Coursework allows you to apply concepts learned to their own disciplines, student developmental levels, and teaching contexts. Because you will be in classes with students from other disciplines, you can also benefit from the opportunity to make interdisciplinary connections.
Projects in the MEd courses can be applied directly to your school, subject area, and grade level. If you are not teaching, you will be asked to select a subject and grade level.
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