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The Master's of Science in Information Technology in Education is a 36 credit-hour program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals such as educators, trainers, administrators, technical support staff, and developers working in the public or private sector. The program blends educational theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. It enhances knowledge of how computers, software, and other forms of information technology can be used to improve learning outcomes. The program's online format offers full-time students the opportunity to earn the master's degree in 12 months and working professionals the opportunity to earn the degree in 16–24 months. Graduates with the M.S. in Information Technology in Education are able to: (1) incorporate effectively both existing and emerging educational and information technology to improve learning in either educational or training environments; (2) train or mentor others to incorporate effectively educational and information technology as an enhancement to educational or training efforts; (3) make informed decisions or recommendations regarding adoption considerations of existing or emerging educational and information technologies in a learning environment; and (4) communicate effectively with professionals both within and outside educational and training environments. Students can earn the M.S. in Information Technology in Education with no concentration or with one of the following concentrations (all require 36 credit hours): Educational Technology Management, Information Security, Instructional Design and Development, and Social Computing and Learning. |
