Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a Specialization in Educational Technology Online

Enrich student learning and your online teaching with advanced expertise in education-focused software, digital platforms, games, simulations, social media and more.

Apply By 1/2/25
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Start Classes 1/18/25

Enrollment for our accelerated online MSEd programs is open. Get started today!

Apply By 1/2/25
Start Classes 1/18/25

Enrollment for our accelerated online MSEd programs is open. Get started today!

Program Overview

Discover the advantages of the online MSEd, Instructional Technology – Educational Technology

Tuition

$14,485.50

Total Tuition

Duration

as few as 10 months

Program Duration

Credit Hours

30

Credit Hours

Whether you aspire to improve your classroom learning environment or pursue technology-centered roles outside of the classroom, the Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a Specialization in Educational Technology from SIUE is designed for you. In this career-ready online program, you will learn how to apply cutting-edge education technology tools, methodologies and research to develop, implement and evaluate data-informed instructional materials that maximize student success within PK-12 environments.

Elevate your ability to help other educators navigate technology when you gain sought-after soft skills in professional development, communication, integration, management and leadership. This flexible online program also prepares you to sit for the Technology Specialist Certification exam.

In this online program, you will learn to:

  • Sharpen your abilities to critically analyze the technology performance problems of administrators, teachers, staff and students
  • Envision flexible solutions to technology problems
  • Design creative strategies for bringing digital visions to life
  • Produce a variety of multimedia innovations
  • Evaluate how well solutions, strategies and innovations add value to the organization for which they work
  • Sharpen your abilities to critically analyze the technology performance problems of administrators, teachers, staff and students
  • Envision flexible solutions to technology problems
  • Design creative strategies for bringing digital visions to life
  • Produce a variety of multimedia innovations
  • Evaluate how well solutions, strategies and innovations add value to the organization for which they work

Career opportunities:

  • Technology Building Coordinator
  • Technology District Admin
  • Curriculum Development Manager
  • Instructional Systems Specialist in P-12 schools
  • Instructional Technologist
  • Technology Director (K-12)
  • Distance Learning Coordinator
  • Educational Technology Director
  • Elementary/Middle School Teacher
  • Multimedia Instructional Designer
  • Technology Building Coordinator
  • Technology District Admin
  • Curriculum Development Manager
  • Instructional Systems Specialist in P-12 schools
  • Instructional Technologist
  • Technology Director (K-12)
  • Distance Learning Coordinator
  • Educational Technology Director
  • Elementary/Middle School Teacher
  • Multimedia Instructional Designer
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Tuition

Find out how the online educational instructional technology MSEd can fit into your budget

Tuition for the MSEd, Instructional Technology with a Specialization in Educational Technology online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

Tuition per credit hour

$482.85

Per Credit Hour

Tuition per credit hour

$1,448.55

Per 3 Credit-Hour Course

Tuition per credit hour

$14,485.50*

Total Tuition

If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].

*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.

Calendar

Important dates and deadlines to keep in mind

The MSEd, Instructional Technology with a Specialization in Educational Technology program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.

Upcoming Start Dates

Tuition per credit hour

1/2/25

Next Application Deadline

Tuition per credit hour

1/18/25

Start Classes

TermStart DateApplication/Financial Aid DeadlineDocument & Financial Aid DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Spring I1/18/251/2/251/8/251/14/251/16/253/7/25
Spring II3/22/253/5/253/12/253/18/253/20/255/9/25
Summer I5/12/254/23/254/30/255/6/255/8/256/23/25
Summer II6/28/256/11/256/18/256/24/256/26/258/9/25

Admissions

What you need to know to apply

Admission to the MSEd, Instructional Technology – Educational Technology online program is based on a variety of factors including. You must submit all post-secondary academic transcripts and a $40 application fee.

MSEd online admission requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA on the final two years (60 credit hours) of undergraduate coursework
  • Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended
  • No GMAT/GRE scores required for admission
  • All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
    • Proof of English Proficiency: minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent

All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:

SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047

Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].

Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.

Courses

Explore these online MSEd courses

The MSEd, Instructional Technology – Educational Technology online curriculum is comprised of 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of educational research methods. Focus on conceptual, methodological and practical issues addressing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies as related to current educational issues. Knowledge of statistics helpful, but not required. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Development of instructional products which integrate various digital media. Emphasis on production, visual communication, graphics, authoring environments, and evaluation of instructional software. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair or program director.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Research on and effective methods for using computers in an educational setting and a systematic framework for integrating computers into the curriculum. Prerequisite: None
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Major concepts, critical issues, and research in educational technology, including historical perspectives of technology in education, K-12 based design models, and educational media.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current and emerging technologies in the field of education. Software and accessories will be utilized in a variety of instructional settings.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Issues related to the integration of technology in educational institutions are explored. Emphasis is given to planning models, leadership, management, professional development, planning models, and integration strategies.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Experience with technology tools designed to enhance learning. Emphasis is on production and development for implementation in classrooms.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Using social media platforms to extend classroom learning. Emphasis is on interacting with social media resources and applying these platforms in the classroom.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Experience with games, simulations, and strategies to facilitate student learning. Emphasis is on development of new (and utilization of existing) games and simulations to strengthen student background knowledge.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Development, implementation, and evaluation of an educational technology solution to a K-12 issue. Proposal and defense required. Requires completion of 27 hours towards Educational Technology Specialist degree or consent of instructor.

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