Online Master’s Degree in Educational Technology

MS in Learning Technologies

Drexel University’s online MS in Educational Technology is a modern look at how technology and education interact with and support each other. Perfect for those interested in game-based learning, instructional design, technology leadership, and more, the curriculum focuses on key tenets of educational technology and design, preparing you for technology careers within and beyond the education sector or for graduate study. You’ll learn under the guidance of School of Education faculty members who are recognized scholars and practitioners in the field, and the curriculum can be tailored to your specific needs and career goals.

What is a Master’s Degree in Learning Technologies?

The MS in Learning Technologies has a strong foundation in theory, practice, and research related to the core themes of the program:

• The Learning Sciences
• Instructional Design & Development
• Online & Mobile Learning
• Site-Based, Online, and Mobile Technologies
• Game-Based Learning
• Educational Technology Leadership

You'll take courses in a variety of areas related to educational technology, including Using and Integrating Education Technologies, The Learning Sciences, and Instructional Design Methods.

Throughout the master’s in educational technology online program, you'll have many opportunities for experiential learning. These provide the experience of designing and deploying your own innovative technology applications for a wide range of settings.

MS in Learning Technologies Program Features

• The MS in Learning Technologies program at Drexel is fully online and was developed with working professionals in mind
• You'll take classes with faculty who are internationally-renowned for their contributions in the field and skilled in online learning
• Drexel’s School of Education is ranked as one of America’s Best Graduate Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report

How Long Does it Take to Earn a Master’s in Learning Technologies?

The online MS in Learning Technologies is a 45-credit part-time program. The 15 courses are each 10-weeks in length. Those who take two courses per term can complete the program in two years.

What Jobs Can You Get with a Master’s in Educational Technology?

A Master’s in Educational Technology may help you launch or advance a career in some fast-growing fields in a wide range of industries. Job titles commonly held by education technology graduates include:

• Corporate Training Director
• Curriculum and Assessment Director
• Director of Integrated Technology
• Director of Web Content Management
• Education Technology Consultant
• Learning Development Specialist
• Game-Based Learning Designer or Consultant
• Instructional Designer
• Multimedia Developer
• School Based Education Technology Leader

What are the Salary Expectations for a Graduate with a Degree in Learning Technologies?

Graduates of the Master’s in Learning Technologies program can work in a wide range of settings, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities as well as both large and small corporations and non-profits. Some job titles and median salaries for positions related to educational technology may include:

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Archived Webinars and Podcasts

• Creating a Positive Collaborative Relationship Between the Subject Matter Expert and the Instructional Design Team
• Designing for Children: Introduction to Key Principles and Application to New Media
• Learning Technologies and Creativity & Innovation Programs
• Pivotal Pedagogy: Higher Education Teaching and Instructional Design in the New Normal

Drexel's 10,000 Hours Podcast: Your Homework is in Another Castle

Okay, so playing Super Mario Bros. may not help you pass your class. But Aroutis Foster is using his research in Drexel’s GLIDE lab to bring gaming into the educational space. Wouldn’t learning have been more fun growing up if you had video games and AI in the classroom?

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