Online Educational Leadership Technology Learning Degree :: Accredited Universities

he Online Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Educational Technology and Learning fulfills the needs of school districts desiring to hire administrators with a strong technology background. This degree meets an ever-growing demand of school districts for administrators who understand the 21st-century learner and integrate technology tools and learning strategies to meet the students’ needs.

The program offers an increased opportunity for educators looking to utilize their talents and strengths in technology in a leadership role as they ensure equal access to technology for all students.

For students interested in earning their master’s degree on campus, APU offers the M.A. in Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning.

Program Highlights
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Blend theoretical coursework with hands-on learning opportunities in a dynamic online format.

Learn from expert faculty with years of experience.

Earn your degree online without sacrificing the quality of instruction or professor-student interaction.

Integrate rigorous scholarly work with the distinct tenets of the Christian faith.

Complete the educational technology and learning emphasis in a hybrid format, with coursework on campus and online.

Study at a top-ranked, accredited university known for quality in academics and successful graduates.

Entry Requirements

Domestic Applicant Requirements
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Prerequisite

Candidates with a master’s degree that did not include coursework equivalent to EDL 582 (Cornerstones of Educational Leadership) may be required to take that course.

Applicants must possess:

A bachelor’s degree
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

A minimum 3.0 GPA
A minimum grade-point baccalaureate or master’s grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals who do not meet this criterion if competency can be shown.)

Applicants must submit:

- A Graduate Application

- $45 nonrefundable application fee

- Official transcripts

- Letter to the Dean

- A résumé or statement of experience

- Three letters of recommendation

- Official transcripts

International Applicant Requirements
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Prerequisite

Candidates with a master’s degree that did not include coursework equivalent to EDL 582 (Cornerstones of Educational Leadership) may be required to take that course.

International applicants must:

Meet all standard admission requirements above
International applicants must fulfill the domestic applicant and program-specific admission requirements specified above in addition to meeting the following criteria.

Demonstrate proficiency in English
Proficiency is evidenced by a TOEFL/IELTS score which meets program-specific requirements. Applicants should refer to APU's English Proficiency Requirements to learn more. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may seek conditional admission to the university by enrolling in the APU American Language and Cultural Institute [ALCI] to gain English proficiency. (Some programs allow for other ways to demonstrate proficiency while others do not accept conditional admission through ALCI; please check with an international enrollment advisor for further details.)

International applicants must also submit:

- An International Graduate Application

- A $65 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee

- Official transcripts

- Official TOEFL/IELTS score report (if applicable)

- An affidavit of financial support and a bank statement

- A recent photo

- A résumé showing work experience

- Three recommendations: two from academic and/or professional sources, and one from a personal source (no family members).

- Essays (international master's degree applicants only)
International applicants must submit a typewritten essay addressing the following questions:
How do you hope to benefit from an academic experience in America?
Describe your current religious or philosophical beliefs.
Explain why you would be a good candidate to study at APU, including any leadership roles you have experienced.

Other Fees

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The Master of Science in Applied Science and Technology (MSAST) degree is an online program designed to meet the advanced, multi-disciplinary educational requirements of students interested in obtaining leadership positions in a variety of technical professions. The program focuses on developing the research analysis and critical evaluation skills necessary to support decision-making and problem-solving required to lead today's technical enterprises.

The core curriculum provides advanced learning in the modern tools of business management, leadership, applied science and technology. Students select from one of four areas of study: Clinical Trials Management, Information Technology, Nuclear Energy Technology Management and Technical Studies.

Entry Requirements

- All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 2.75 is recommended

- Applicants to degree programs must provide a current resume with their completed application.

- Applicants to degree programs must provide two letters of recommendation with their completed application.

- All statements of background and goals must be completed and submitted with a completed application and will be evaluated critically and used to assess an applicant's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- All appropriate essay questions must be completed and submitted with a completed application; all essays are evaluated critically and used to assess a student's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- Three-to-five years of professional, managerial or related experience is required for all graduate degree programs

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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Put latest technology to work with an online instructional design degree from Jones International University. Advancements in educational technology have made instructional design a critical skill for corporate trainers and adult educators. A well-designed learning environment improves learning and makes information available on demand anytime, from anywhere. Corporate trainers and those who design education for adults must keep pace with changing education and training technology to infuse e-learning into national and international teaching and learning models.

The MEd in e-Learning Technology and Design aligns with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

If you are interested in an online Master's in Education in e-Learning and Technology and Design degree, we invite you to fill out the form on this page for more information.

The MEd in e-Learning Technology and Design was created for educators who want to improve the quality of leadership, curriculum, instruction, and assessment within online learning communities. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform online learning and advance in their careers.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Have an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

International Applicants
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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of post-secondary education (bachelors degree); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

- 3-year undergraduate degrees earned outside the U.S. are accepted if an approved credential evaluator declares the degree equivalent to an earned U.S. bachelors degree.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service, OR

- Earned U.S. Bachelors degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,700

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The online Master of Education in Educational Leadership at American College of Education prepares educators for a leadership role in the classroom, school and district. The program is designed to teach effective principles and strategies to build a positive school culture, align the school community with a vision for learning, and advance student achievement.

Program candidates develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions to lead effectively. Graduates emerge with the vision, decision-making skills and consensus-building abilities needed to improve education outcomes and affect positive change.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership program instructs aspiring school administrators in current scientific research, pedagogy, and instructional technology. Students are empowered to maximize school effectiveness and improve supervision and leadership skills in diverse P-12 school settings. Students will develop the strategies required to lead for learning, including creating a school-wide vision and using data to inform decisionmaking. The program is aligned with Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards for effective leadership and is designed to create culturally aware and competent administrators.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to Master of Education programs at American College of Education

- Complete the application form, submit the application fee and enrollment agreement.

- Enrollment agreement

- Provide Official sealed transcripts documenting successful completion of an undergraduate degree and all post-baccalaureate coursework or degree, if applicable, from a regionally accredited institution(s) with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 OR

- Official sealed transcripts documenting successful completion of an undergraduate degree or post-baccalaureate degree or post-graduate credits attempted from a regionally accredited institution, including the American College of Education, with a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Applicants whose overall grade point average, or grade point average in the last 60 hours attempted is below 2.5 will not be admitted.

Applicants for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program must provide official documentation of a teaching license or school service personnel license (according to specific state requirements), or a school services certificate. If applicants to the Educational Leadership programs do not have a teaching certificate, they may document their teaching status by providing evidence of satisfactory teaching performance from the chief academic officer of the school at their current employment.

State Specific Requirements - Ohio and Texas

Texas:
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Residents of Texas applicants to the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program must:

- Interview
- Submit an Education Leadership essay.
- Have their school district submit a sealed Teacher Service Record
- Additional requirements for the M.Ed. in Leadership program are listed below for international applicants or applicants whose first language is not English.

Ohio:
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Residents of Ohio applicants to the Masters of Education in Educational Leadership program must:

- Submit an Education Leadership essay
- Submit two (2) letters of recommendation

International Transcript Requirements
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All applicants must submit to the Admissions Office official, sealed college transcripts from each institution attended.

Transcripts that are international and/or not in English must be evaluated through AACRAO or any evaluation agency credentialed through NACES.

International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.

English Language Requirements
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All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:

Submission of an official transcript showing a degree from a United States secondary school or regionally accredited college/university.

Submission of a transcript from a secondary school or college/university whose country uses English as a primary means of instruction, including, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.

Submission of an official minimum score on the Paper-Based or Internet-Based TOEFL exam.

The minimum TOEFL score required for the Paper-Based Test (PBT) is 550, and for the Internet-Based (IBT) Test is 80.

Applicants to the Texas M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program must submit scores from the Internet-Based (IBT) TOEFL An overall score of 80, and a score of 26 on the speaking section is required.

The testing agency must send test scores directly to American College of Education.

Other Fees

Application fee: $50

Technology fee: $10.00 per credit hour (for a total of $259)

Program conferral fee: $100

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Keiser University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree prepares reflective scholars and capable professionals who apply theory, method, and research to dynamically improve schools under their leadership and, ultimately, the communities they serve. The program fosters lifelong learning and values leadership, ethical and informed decision-making, diversity, assessment, program evaluation, effective communication, and technology.

Keiser University’s PhD in Educational Leadership program enables students to contribute to the education profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

- Apply leadership theory and ethical, reflective decision-making to manage and administer schools and school systems.

- Evaluate and apply best practices in instruction using effective teaching practices, emerging technologies, and assessment techniques to achieve optimal educational outcomes.

- Create a shared vision of a learning culture by understanding and responding to the political, social, economic, legal and cultural environment.

- Respond to diverse communities of interest to create a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

- Continue to renew and develop expertise in the field of leadership demonstrated by effective written, spoken, and digital communication.

- Advance the body of knowledge through relevant, reflective, action-oriented research and scholarship.

Entry Requirements

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program are required to hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores in support of their application.

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