Educational Technology, MS

What you will study

Designed to support the professional development of educators from all backgrounds, UCM’s online master’s in Educational Technology builds off your prior skills and knowledge. Thanks to our flexible course options and asynchronous learning, you can design a graduate degree program that accommodates other demands on your time.

Our master’s program offers an environment in which practicing educators can safely play with new ideas and techniques. Learn aligned with your content area and gain new career-building skills through coursework in:

• Assessing and Evaluating Online Instruction: Investigate different methods and tools for monitoring how students learn in online environments.
• Educational Technology Leadership: Gain insight into how to manage institutional processes for changing technologies, as well as techniques for managing personnel and resources.
• Online Course Development: Synthesize your instructional technology learning and practical experience by creating an online course.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in educational technology

Offered fully online since 2008, UCM’s Educational Technology master’s degree program provides an effective remote learning experience. Our program’s success is based on personalized attention, proven assessment methods, our faculty’s dedication to your progress and a focus on experiential learning:

• Internship: Practical application is the best way to understand the importance of educational technology. Master the tools and techniques of instructional design for curriculum development, staff training and more through a hands-on internship during your graduate studies.
• Local connections: Benefit from the University of Central Missouri’s celebrated Educational Technology degree program while strengthening your home network. We’ll coach you through the process of identifying and working with a mentor in your district — this could be a teacher, a technology coach or a superintendent.
• Institutional experience: You can choose to intern for an organization such as your local public library, school or private business. 

 

What can you do with a master’s in Educational Technology from UCM?

A master’s degree in Educational Technology from UCM enables you to guide and support others as they integrate new tools into their teaching environment. Online learning is now essential to schools and businesses, highlighting the importance of educational technology for teachers of all age groups.

With your UCM Educational Technology degree, you can provide essential professional development to your colleagues and administrators. You’ll have the instructional design skills to guide them through the development of online learning materials.

Educational Technology master’s degree jobs 

The importance of educational technology to today’s learning environments supports a wide variety of career opportunities, which you can explore using the interactive tool below.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your Educational Technology master’s degree

The University of Central Missouri offers incredible value for your investment in an Educational Technology master’s degree. With our low tuition rates and a wide array of university-wide financial aid options, the nation’s top-ranked online master’s in Educational Technology according to Intelligent.com is also one of the most affordable.

UCM has prioritized accessible, high-value training for educators since our founding more than 150 years ago. We have the experience and dedication to help you find the best options for financing your master’s in Educational Technology.

In addition to scholarships and other funds available through the university, Educational Technology master’s degree students may be eligible for program- or school-specific scholarships. Learn more by exploring the UCM Scholarship Finder.