Master of Education in Instructional Technology

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Master of Education in Instructional Technology

The Master鈥檚 in Instructional Technology degree is 100% online and will prepare you with the skills needed to integrate technology into your classroom and serve as a technology coach or facilitator in P-12 schools.

This 100% online master's degree in Instructional Technology program is designed for all educators nationwide. It aligns with the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Educators ).

The Master鈥檚 in Instructional Technology degree will provide you the skills to advance student learning in schools. The program is designed for teachers in the classroom and teacher leaders who have access to a classroom to implement technology-enhanced lessons.

The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology is a fully online cohort program and will enable you to complete your degree in six semesters. You will complete 36 hours of specialized course work taught by full and part-time graduate faculty and experienced technical specialists.

Once you complete the program, you will be prepared to utilize technology to support student learning effectively; teach technology applications, and provide professional development, mentoring/coaching, and essential technical assistance for other teachers who require support in their efforts to apply technology to facilitate P-12 student learning.

Georgia Educators - The Instructional Technology Master's Degree satisfies requirements for an S-5 certification (service field) in Instructional Technology and increases a T-4 certification to a T-5. However, to qualify for the new S-certification and the certificate upgrade, you must pass the GACE assessment in Instructional Technology and add the new field to your existing GaPSC teaching certificate.

This program will NOT lead to initial GaPSC teacher certification.
Please check with the GaPSC to ensure you will receive an upgrade upon graduation. You should also check with your school/district to determine if you will receive a salary increase.
You do NOT need to be working in an Instructional Technology position to receive the upgrade, and you can remain teaching in the classroom. Please check with your district for any restrictions.
You must "pass" the GACE to add the new ITEC certification and upgrade your existing Georgia teaching certificate.

Effective for Cohorts Starting FALL 2021

石榴直播 School of Instructional Technology & Innovation has been recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) as an ISTE Certification Provider. Kennesaw State is the first (and only) higher education program in Georgia to be awarded this distinction.

What does this mean? You will develop a portfolio based on the ISTE Standards for Educators (ISTE-E). Upon graduation, you may choose to submit your portfolio for $250 to ISTE for .

石榴直播 is the only institution in Georgia offering the opportunity to become certified by both the GaPSC and ISTE!

As a part of the program, you will be required to purchase a two-year subscription for a Chalk & Wire account (~$105) online from the 石榴直播 Bookstore if you do not already have an active account.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credit Hours: 30 Total Hours

Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Two-year Program

Application Deadlines:

Spring, November 1^st
Fall, July 1^st
Summer, April 1^st

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Admissions Requirements

Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.
Bachelor鈥檚 degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

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Additional Program Requirements:

Earned baccalaureate degree in professional education or a related field.
A clear and renewable teacher, leader, or service certificate or departmentally approved equivalent.
Current full-time employment as a P-12 professional educator or access to a P-12 educational setting is required to complete field-based assessments and experiences.
A mentor form indicating support from a qualified mentor who meets the GaPSC mentor requirements.
Resume or professional vitae documenting statement of purpose for wanting the degree, education, and full-time teacher, service, or leader positions in P-12. Other information such as volunteer and service accomplishments and record of leadership activities are also welcome. At least one year of full-time teaching experience is preferred, as the M.Ed. incorporates coaching educators to integrate technology.

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ISTE Awarded 鈥� Only Georgia University awarded the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), where you develop a portfolio based on the ISTE Standards.
Approved by the GPSC 鈥� The Georgia Professional Standards Commission fully supports all degrees for the Masters of Education in Instructional Technology at 石榴直播
100% Online 鈥� The M.Ed. in Instructional Technology education is entirely online, providing you with flexibility for a balanced work-learn life.