Online Curriculum Development Instructional Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

The master’s degree program in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology (CDIT) provides you with opportunities to explore the intersection of curriculum and instructional design in cutting- edge, technology-infused 21st century teaching and learning environments.

This program is designed for those who wish to extend their expertise in curriculum and instruction, and for those with an interest in instructional design and technology. This program can be completed either through classroom-based or online coursework.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International applicants
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To be considered for admission to UAlbany graduate programs, you must have completed a degree program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling.

Since proven English proficiency is required to ensure success in UAlbany’s graduate programs, the TOEFL or the IELTS exam is required for students whose native language is not English.

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The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology is designed for licensed educators wanting to learn to use technology to improve the success of students along with those individuals who wish to transition to become a technology specialist. This program includes a study of 21st century technology foundations in education.

The curriculum and instruction degree program includes a focus on how to use and develop web tools to improve student learning in the classroom. Other topics that are explored include strategies and integration of productivity software, the use of digital media in education, the development and design of media in educational settings, multimedia instructional strategies, using technology for student assessment, and distance learning in education.

A supervised internship culminates the program; allowing the teacher to shadow an individual in a technology role at their school. The internship experience helps develop the learner‛s understanding of the complexity of being a leader in the school setting. There is also a focus on classroom technology use and training, ranging from development of a vision for technology support to demonstrating practical skills, such as writing a grant, researching funding sources, developing a series of training sessions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day technology integration in teaching.

Geared toward individuals who are already licensed as teachers, this curriculum and instruction degree program does not lead to licensure but may lead to career advancement. Program applicants must submit a copy of a current teaching license or provide evidence of a minimum of one year of teaching experience. In addition, it is essential for students to have access to a K-12 classroom to complete the program assignments.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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The Curriculum and Teaching specialization is designed for those with a passion for research and application of best practices through superior instructional approaches and curriculum design. In this specialization, you will be equipped with research skills, best practices in the field, and tools to implement curriculum in a wide variety of settings. You will learn to analyze instructional strategies, integrate curriculum models and theory, infuse technology, assess curricular trends, and apply differentiated instructional modalities to ensure high academic and professional achievement in and out of the classroom. As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue careers in higher education or industry with your skills in curriculum application and development.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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If you are interested in developing a strong knowledge-base of current practices, contemporary teaching issues and research, while further establishing your leadership skills, the Curriculum and Teaching specialization may be for you. You will expand your research skills, while exploring best practices in the field and tools to implement curriculum in a wide variety of settings. You will analyze instructional strategies, learn how to integrate curriculum models, theory and technology, assess curricular trends, and apply differentiated instructional modalities to ensure high academic and professional achievement inside and outside the classroom. As a Curriculum and Teaching graduate, you will be prepared to pursue careers in higher education or industry with expert skills in curriculum application and development.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Northcentral University's Doctoral Degree program in the School of Education requires a conferred Master's degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants holding other doctoral degrees (MD, DO, DC, DDS, DVM, etc.) may be admitted into a doctoral program at the discretion of the Dean.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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It’s time to take your skills beyond the classroom. A Strayer master’s degree in education builds on your natural abilities to help you affect broader educational change — whether that’s by bringing new technology to your school, advancing or creating new curricula or moving into an administrative role.

The Strayer M.Ed. is more than just an advanced education degree. It prepares you to grow your role in your school or confidently embark on your own educational business venture. Our on campus and online education degrees will give you a new set of skills and knowledge so you can advance your career.

In a time of challenge and opportunity for education and training, Strayer’s education degree program helps you find innovative and workable solutions to relevant educational challenges. Whether for K-12 or adult audiences, you’ll develop skills to evaluate transformational concepts and technologies; conduct meaningful assessments and develop curricula that meet a wide range of learning objectives.

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- Demonstrate and promote multiethnic and multicultural awareness and appreciation in K-12 instructional methods, curriculum development and assessment practices

- Explore curriculum mapping to develop, implement and evaluate curricula for use in multiple educational settings

- Identify appropriate technology applications and develop technological skills for K-12 instruction, curriculum development and assessment

- Apply research, critical thinking and communication skills to obtain, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and present scholarship related to K-12 curricula, instruction and assessment

- Hone your teaching strategies within the K-12 environment

- Apply oral and written communication skills to deliver K-12 instruction, develop and implement program curricula, and obtain and present assessment data

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

1. Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.

2. Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:

- A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

- A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

- A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (that is, the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

- Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

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