Online Learning Design Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

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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Learning is a lifelong process, especially in today’s information- and technology-saturated society. Purdue University’s online Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology prepares you to design effective instructional materials according to the setting and the needs of a group. Whether you are teaching a class in secondary school or training employees to use new software or equipment, the M.S. Ed. in Learning Design and Technology can help you design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning methods for a variety of contexts.

The curriculum of the online M.S. in Education in Learning Design and Technology incorporates the latest research in learning theory, educational technology, and instructional design principles and encourages students to use their work experience as a framework for study. Faculty members are active researchers in the field and bring years of experience as well as new ideas to the classroom.

Learning design has applications anywhere people need to be taught and trained—not just in education but in business, health care, the military, and many other fields. Students benefit from the diverse backgrounds and expertise of their classmates, allowing you to see different ways design principles can be put in place.

Entry Requirements

Applicant’s must possess undergraduate cumulative grade point average is a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Applicants should provide scores from a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that are less than five years old

International Students
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International applicants must provide the following information during the application process

1. For those who attended higher education institutions in non-English-speaking countries, official university transcripts or diplomas, in the original language and in English translation.

2. Students whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL, IELTS or PT Academic. The score requirements are as follows:

TOEFL

Paper-based - 600
Internet-based - 77

IELTS - 8
PTE - 58

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As the Internet and related technologies continue to evolve, businesses and school boards across the nation are turning to technology in the classroom to more effectively engage learners; enhance performance; and improve the quality of learning experiences. As a result, the demand continues to increase for education professionals who want to expand their skills in the integration of technology into their professional settings.

To help meet this rising demand, Penn State World Campus offers an online Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology — Educational Technology.

Let Penn State Help You Integrate, Evaluate, and Improve Technology in Your Classroom

Penn State World Campus has partnered with Penn State's College of Education to offer you the master's in learning, design, and technology — educational technology. This program is designed to improve the use of the Internet and technology in your professional setting, and to give you the skills and confidence to apply sound technology practices in a way that positively impacts the learning process.

Penn State's College of Education is regularly ranked among the nation's best graduate schools, according to U.S. News & World Report, and the online master's program is taught by the same nationally recognized faculty.

Who Should Apply?

The Master of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology — Educational Technology can help you develop and assess the impact of technology-based learning experiences. If you are an educator who is interested in designing, developing, and evaluating the impact of technology on learning, this program was designed for you. We recommend access to students (in your classroom, school, or organization) for implementation and evaluation of program projects, however adaptations are available for educational technology students who do not have direct access to instructional settings.

Please note that this program does not lead to initial teacher certification or the Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate. However, this program may help you to renew your teacher certification. Check with your state's Department of Education for exact requirements for recertification.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

As a graduate of this program, you may find career opportunities in such areas as teaching K–12, curriculum and instruction administration, continuing education/adult education, teaching at community colleges, working for academic departments in colleges or universities, instructional design, corporate training, or consulting.

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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The way education is designed and delivered is changing. Technology is opening up new models of learning, new channels and new techniques; educational material in all its forms has never been so readily available. The challenge is to design the best possible methodologies for delivering it successfully to learners.

This online Master of Arts in Technology and Learning Design programme aims to give you the skills to design learner-centred programmes that harness, manage and lead technological innovations to deliver the very best cross-cultural learning experience for students. It seeks to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to build a brighter future for your organisation and your community one learner at a time.

You’ll gain a global perspective of learning design practice by looking at trends and developments happening around the world and discussing current issues with an international peer group. Exploring the latest technological advancements, you’ll study ways to harness technology to create innovative cross-cultural learning designs, taking your own professional practice to the next level and positively impacting the lives of learners at local, national and international levels.

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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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