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Online
Modality
As few as 1.5 years
Duration
30
Credit Hours
$483 per Credit
In-State Tuition
Online
Modality
As few as 1.5 years
Duration
30
Credit Hours
$483 per Credit
In-State Tuition
Official Degree Name: Education Specialist in Instructional Technology
With an Education Specialist in Instructional Technology degree from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), you’ll gain the leadership skills necessary to advance your career as a teacher or administrator. Our experienced faculty will help you develop a deeper understanding of how technology can support teachers and solve complicated problems.
AUM is ranked among the Best Value Schools for 20241
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Military Friendly® Gold Status for 2023-20242
No GMAT testing requirements for qualifying students
By earning your online EdS in Instructional Technology degree from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), you’ll prepare to advance your career in education and expand on your understanding of instructional design, adult learning theory, applied educational statistics, digital media, and more.
This 10-course program generally takes a year and a half to complete, consists of 16-week terms, and is asynchronous, meaning you’ll have the freedom to study at times that are convenient for you. Our experienced faculty will be there to help you along the way as you get ready to advance your career and become an expert in education.
This course is designed to introduce and apply the fundamentals of instructional design using a systems approach model; that is, the ideas and procedures for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and formatively evaluating instruction. In this course, the emphasis will be on the development of authentic instructional materials.
This course is designed to prepare teachers, corporate trainers, staff development program managers, or other leaders of programs to address teaching learners with a conceptual and theoretical foundation in distance education and develop skills necessary for quality distance education.
This course provides a fundamental understanding of educational statistics and enhances the ability to perform essential statistical analysis and interpretation in a variety of experimental situations for program and services evaluation.
This course is designed to prepare candidates for action research in their school environment. In this course, candidates will design individual research that applies to their area of specialty and can be applied to their classroom, school, or school system.
This course will examine adult learning theory and characteristics of the adult learner. In addition, it will explore the theoretical and practical issues of adult learning theory and research while exploring current trends and advancements in adult learning.
This course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and evaluate multimedia projects that facilitate student learning in the P-12 classroom. Candidates will utilize multimedia authoring tools to produce products that can be prepared to properly evaluate existing multimedia and produce their own multimedia for a professional development purposes or use in the classroom. This course will serve to provide these important skills.
This course requires candidates to analyze and report findings associated with school policies, building infrastructure, and stakeholders’ perceptions of technology innovation and iteration in schools.
This course is designed to provide an understanding and awareness of issues related to trends and ethics in technology such as cyberbullying, information security, sexting, virtual desktops, virtual worlds, MOOCS, including digital textbooks, and mobile learning.
Issues and management techniques involved in administering the information system/resource activities of an organization from a socio-technical perspective. Covers the management of information resources from a strategic and competitive analysis viewpoint.
Issues related to technology law and ethics. Duplicate credit will not be allowed for INFO 6450 and MNGT 5400.
Practical experiences for advanced instructional technology students in applying knowledge acquired in previous courses. Enrollment limited to ED.S. students in the instructional technology program.
Required of all candidates for the Ed.S. in counseling. Opportunity to integrate theory and course work with practical application. Must be taken during the final two semesters of enrollment in the Ed.S. program. Pr. all Ed.S. core courses, departmental approval.
Take your career in education to the next level. By earning your online EdS in Instructional Technology with AUM, you’ll strengthen important skills that will make you a vital asset in the field. As an AUM student, you’ll also have access to our Career Development Center which will help you as you work to accelerate your earning potential in education.
Senior Instructional Designer
per year3
Technology Coach
per year3
AUM’s EdS in Instructional Technology program will expand upon your knowledge and give you a deeper understanding of the ways we use technology in the field of education. You will exercise skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving while exploring important trends in the digital space. Through courses in instructional design, learning theory, and more, you will become an expert in your field and develop productive, real-world skills that will help you accelerate your career.
Online Application
Official Transcripts
3.25 GPA
We make applying to the Education Specialist in Instructional Technology program as easy as possible by offering guidance every step of the way. You can apply online at any time to get started. For more information about specific requirements, see the chart below.
AUM offers rolling admissions, so it’s always a great time to apply. If you have questions, request information to connect with our admissions team.
Cost reflects tuition only, does not include fees.
Auburn University at Montgomery is proud to support the educational goals of military veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, guardsmen, and their families. We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, and Military Friendly® ranked us among the Top 10 schools for 2023-2024. Moreover, our Veteran and Military Resource Center offers an array of resources for fostering a smooth admissions process and online student experience.
At AUM, we strive to make your online degree program as affordable as possible, with cost-effective tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. We encourage you to complete your FAFSA® form to determine your financial aid eligibility — the school code for Auburn University at Montgomery is 008310.
Dr. Timothy Lewis earned his PhD in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Instructional Technology and an MA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama. He has earned Alabama certifications in instructional leadership (K-12), early childhood education, and elementary education. His professional experiences in K-12 public schools included being a school bus para-educator, teaching pre-kindergarten, and serving as an Alabama reading initiative reading coach.
Earn your degree online from Auburn University at Montgomery to experience a quality education with the flexibility to succeed in class and your career. You can complete your coursework using your laptop or mobile device with opportunities to study when and where it’s convenient.
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