Explore emerging instructional tools and learn to integrate technology into curricula through online courses that follow ISTE coaching standards.
Our instructors impart skills for leveraging technology in educational and professional settings. We offer a hands-on approach to online courses, providing practical education that positions you for success after graduation.
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: Master of Education in Instructional Technology
E-learning has transformed instruction in K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate training programs. With the online MEd in Instructional Technology degree from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), you can prepare to harness innovations to engage 21st-century learners.
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Named one of the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report1
Military Friendly® Gold Status for 2023-20242
No GRE testing requirements
The online MEd in Instructional Technology program equips Alabama educators with knowledge of educational instructional technologies. You’ll learn from expert faculty members and choose electives that explore instructional design principles, information resource management, and more.
Auburn University at Montgomery designed the master’s in instructional technology to stand out from traditional teaching degrees, enabling educators to offer modern learning experiences in Alabama schools and corporate settings. You’ll complete 10 courses, with each term lasting 16 weeks. The 1.5-year program also includes a practicum that provides valuable field experience.
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.
Designed to demonstrate: (1) competency in the educational context of computers; (2) competency in the knowledge of computer systems; (3) competency in the knowledge of software; and (4) skill in computer use.
An analysis of selected topics in the secondary education area of specialization in foundations of education. Maximum credit 9 hours.
This course is designed to explore trends in instructional technology through academic readings and discussion and then synthesizing that information for practical application in an educational environment.
A basic research course designed to evaluate research design, methods and experimentation in education and related areas.
Must choose 4 of the following courses.
This course is designed to explore existing and emerging technologies used in education, with an emphasis on current and future practices and strategies. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of a variety of digital tools in technology-rich learning environments and communicate and collaborate globally with others.
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.
This course examines the role of leadership as it relates to the implementation of educational technology and is designed to apply the skills and knowledge needed to direct the use of learning technologies in a variety of educational settings. Students taking this course will be exposed to a range of concepts and components related to the coordination and direction of technology facilities and resources in industry and/or a K-12 setting.
Independent (directed) field experience.
A comprehensive exam to evaluate graduate study.
Our MEd in Instructional Technology goes beyond typical teaching degrees, enabling you to gain innovative skills for technology roles at the district or state level. The program follows International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards and includes a portfolio for demonstrating your ability to put those standards into practice. You can also access online resources through AUM’s Career Development Center to prepare for professional success after graduation.
E-Learning Specialist
per year4
Technology Administrator
per year5
Auburn University at Montgomery designed the MEd in Instructional Technology program to meet standards established by CAEP and ISTE. This dual focus provides expertise for overseeing innovative solutions in 21st-century classrooms and private-sector training settings. After graduation, you’ll be able to demonstrate ISTE standards for leadership, digital citizenship, content knowledge, and more.
Online Application
Official Transcripts
2.5 GPA
Auburn University at Montgomery empowers your success from the moment you apply to the instructional technology master’s program. Our team offers a supportive admissions process, and we accept applications throughout the year. Get started with no GRE testing requirements and capitalize on generous transfer credit opportunities that help eligible students reduce the time it takes to finish your MEd degree.
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.
At AUM, you’ll feel supported by expert faculty members who bring valuable teaching and professional backgrounds to each online class. Our online instructors have completed extensive training in designing and teaching online courses, further elevating your experience as an online student.
Dr. Timothy Lewis, Associate Professor
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. He also served as a clinical assistant professor with the University of Alabama, as an instructional design consultant for the University of Alabama’s Superintendents’ Academy, and in various capacities with Tuscaloosa City Schools’ Even Start Family Literacy Program (2001-2004).
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