School
DeVry University
Description
Online degree programs in Educational Technology will prepare you not only to become a better educator who can meet the challenges of teaching to a technology-savvy generation, you become a leader in your school or district, enjoying the career advancement opportunities and pay raises that accompany your new expertise.
Master in Educational Technology (MSET) is one of the online degree programs at DeVry University for those who want to use educational technology as a tool to improve student learning and anticipating the impact that advancements in technology may have on tomorrow's classroom is not just instrumental to future curriculum, it's mandatory for a school's success.
In today's rapidly changing, wired world, becoming a better teacher requires a hands-on understanding of current technologies and the strategy and skills to integrate them into the classroom. Instructional coordinators and teachers who hold a master's in educational technology play a large role in improving the quality of education in the classroom. These educational technology experts, for whom careers are expected to grow faster that the average for all occupations through the year 2012, develop instructional materials, train teachers, supervise the implementation of educational technologies within the school or district, and assess educational programs in terms of quality and adherence to regulations and standards.
- Apply instructional design theories to educational technology.
- Develop strategies to integrate educational technologies into the learning process.
- Develop Web-based platforms to support learning communities.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational technology solutions.
- Use project management and planning techniques for educational technology proposals and implementation.
Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission; North Central Association
Delivery Format
Online
Educational Level
Master degrees
Requirements
Each applicant for either an education online or onsite must be at least 17 years old on the first day of classes.
Each applicant must have earned one of the following educational credentials from a DeVry-recognized organization: a high school diploma or equivalent, a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or a post-secondary degree. The diploma or other acceptable documentation of the applicant's educational achievement must be provided for the student's file by the end of registration unless the school grants an extension. An official transcript (or equivalent documentation) with the high school or college grade point average (GPA) and graduation date must be provided for the student's file by the end of the first semester.
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