Online Educational Technology Degree Programs

An online educational technology degree helps educators and trainers develop a knowledge base in learning theory and practices in the field.

Using audio, video, and Internet technologies you apply learning theories to improve teaching and learning. Learning technology degrees cover communication with learners and educators. Most degrees in educational and instructional technology are offered in educational technology PhD and master educational technology programs. I.e. the educational technology masters and educational technology PhD degree programs. Both on-campus and online educational technology degree programs focus on preparing educators and trainers how to create instructional and teaching materials using computer lab equipment and educational software. Most degrees in educational and instructional technology are offered at the master's, educational specialist or doctoral level.

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Selected Online Educational technology Degree Programs

• PhD - Instructional Design for Online Learning
• PhD - Postsecondary and Adult Education
• PhD - Training and Performance Improvement
• MS - Instructional Design for Online Learning
• MS - Postsecondary and Adult Education
• MS - Training and Performance Improvement

• Instructional Design Certificate
• B. S. in Instructional Design and Technology
• Education Specialist (Ed. S.) in Educational Technology
• M. S. in Instructional Design and Technology
  • General
• Training and Performance Improvement
• Online Learning
• Masters in Education Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K–12)
• Ph.D. in Education - Adult Education Leadership
• Ph.D. in Education - Educational Technology

Western Governors University

• M. Ed. Instructional Design
• M. ed. Learning and Technology

Jones International University

• MEd in Adult Education
• MEd in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management
• MEd in e-Learning Technology and Design
• MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology

Ashford University

• Masters in Educational Technology Leadership
• Masters in Teaching and Learning with Technology

American Intercontinental University (AIU)

• Master's of Education (M. ed.) in Instructional Technology

• Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology
• Master's - Educational Technology (Online Only)

Strayer University

• M. Ed. in Technology in Education

Saint Joseph's University Online

• Instructional Technology Specialist Certification

Nova Southeastern University

• Doctor of Philosophy in Computing Technology in Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - Curriculum and Instruction
• Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - Elementary Math
• Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - Elementary Reading
• Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - K-12 Technology Integration
• Master of Science in Information Technology in Education

Educational Technology Training

With an educational technology masters degree you learn the techniques for effectively applying technology to learning and teaching in schools, school districts, and colleges and universities. With an online educational technology degree You become highly skilled in course development and delivery using technology, integration of technology in the curriculum, cognition and technology-based instruction, and the management of technology for improved learning.

Corporate training job titles include:

• Training and development specialist
• Training manager
• Training director
• Organizational development consultant
• e-Learning specialist
• Chief learning officer (CLO) or chief knowledge officer (CKO)
• Technical trainer
• Customer service trainer

Educational Technology Careers

With technology education training, many professionals in the United States work as technology leaders at schools and school districts, higher education, business and industry, research, and media specialist. Career specializations with an educational technology degree:

• Teaching
• Instruction design/ curriculum design
• Administration
• Corporate Training and Development
• Curriculum Design
• Health care
• Research

Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual income for curriculum designers is about $58,000. Corporate trainers earn around $90,000. Teachers average about $52,500 while administrators make around $82,000. Online education technology degree programs also provide graduates with more options for employment and thus higher income.