Educational Technology, MS (53-846) (30 hours)

Student Learning Outcomes-The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

• Inspire and participate in the development and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional environment.
• Assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
• Create and support effective digital age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students.
• Conduct needs assessments, develop technology related professional learning programs, and evaluate the impact on instructional practice and student learning.
• Model and promote digital citizenship.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in content, pedagogical, and technological areas as well as adult learning and leadership and are continuously deepening their knowledge and expertise.

Professional studies in educational technology provide individuals desiring to become teachers, educational technology coordinators, and school administrators with technological concepts and skills, field experiences, instructional technology leadership skills, and a foundation in educational research related to the application of technologies in education. Our graduates in educational technology address critical societal needs for technology leadership from such professional positions as teachers and trainers, instructional designers and developers in business and industry, school library media specialists, distance learning teachers and specialists, producers of computer mediated learning materials, technology administrators and policy makers, and performance technologists and university faculty members and administrators. With a statewide technology mission, the University of Central Missouri is a leader in the region.

Admissions Process - To be accepted into the program a student must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a GPA of 3.00 on the last 60 hours.