What you will study
Designed to support the professional development of educators from all backgrounds,
UCM’s online master’s in Educational Technology builds off your prior skills and knowledge.
Thanks to our flexible course options and asynchronous learning, you can design a
graduate degree program that accommodates other demands on your time.
Our master’s program offers an environment in which practicing educators can safely
play with new ideas and techniques. Learn aligned with your content area and gain
new career-building skills through coursework in:
- Assessing and Evaluating Online Instruction: Investigate different methods and tools for monitoring how students learn in online
environments.
- Educational Technology Leadership: Gain insight into how to manage institutional processes for changing technologies,
as well as techniques for managing personnel and resources.
- Online Course Development: Synthesize your instructional technology learning and practical experience by creating
an online course.
Excellence in Educational Technology
- Best Internships: Best Online Masters in Educational Technology Degree Programs (Intelligent, 2022)
- #1: Best Online Masters in Educational Technology Degree Programs (Intelligent, 2021)
- #3: Most Affordable Online Master’s in Educational Technology (Best Value Schools, 2021)
- #48: Best Online Master’s in Educational Technology Degrees (Best Education Degrees)The
UCM College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator
Preparation (CAEP, 2020)
Unique learning opportunities in educational technology
Offered fully online since 2008, UCM’s Educational Technology master’s degree program
provides an effective remote learning experience. Our program’s success is based on
personalized attention, proven assessment methods, our faculty’s dedication to your
progress and a focus on experiential learning:
- Internship: Practical application is the best way to understand the importance of educational
technology. Master the tools and techniques of instructional design for curriculum
development, staff training and more through a hands-on internship during your graduate
studies.
- Local connections: Benefit from the University of Central Missouri’s celebrated Educational Technology
degree program while strengthening your home network. We’ll coach you through the
process of identifying and working with a mentor in your district — this could be
a teacher, a technology coach or a superintendent.
- Institutional experience: You can choose to intern for an organization such as your local public library, school
or private business.
What can you do with a master’s in Educational Technology from UCM?
A master’s degree in Educational Technology from UCM enables you to guide and support
others as they integrate new tools into their teaching environment. Online learning
is now essential to schools and businesses, highlighting the importance of educational
technology for teachers of all age groups.
With your UCM Educational Technology degree, you can provide essential professional
development to your colleagues and administrators. You’ll have the instructional design
skills to guide them through the development of online learning materials.
Educational Technology master’s degree jobs
The importance of educational technology to today’s learning environments supports
a wide variety of career opportunities, which you can explore using the interactive
tool below.
Financial assistance options for your Educational Technology master’s degree
The University of Central Missouri offers incredible value for your investment in
an Educational Technology master’s degree. With our low tuition rates and a wide array
of university-wide financial aid options, the nation’s top-ranked online master’s
in Educational Technology according to Intelligent.com is also one of the most affordable.
UCM has prioritized accessible, high-value training for educators since our founding
more than 150 years ago. We have the experience and dedication to help you find the
best options for financing your master’s in Educational Technology.
In addition to scholarships and other funds available through the university, Educational
Technology master’s degree students may be eligible for program- or school-specific
scholarships. Learn more by exploring the .
#1 Online Educational Technology Master’s Degree
Ranked best in the country by Intelligent.com
The University of Central Missouri is known for excellence in teacher training, affordable
tuition rates and dedication to experiential learning. These qualities have earned
our Educational Technology program top accolades and will support your growth and
success as an educator in any learning environment.
Meet Dr. Lauren Hays
Professor and program coordinator
Co-author of the book “Integrating Digital Literacy in the Disciplines”, Dr. Hays
has a passion for digital literacy and deep experience in instructional technology
tools, including augmented and virtual reality. You’ll work closely with experts like
Dr. Hays to gain invaluable insight into instructional design and grow your professional
network.
Governor Lauds Educational Technology Program
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