Educational Technology

Program Overview

Educational Technology at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The goal of the Educational Technology Program is to provide educators and future educators the tools to increase their knowledge and ability to integrate technology into their teaching practice, as well as to promote awareness of current educational trends relating to the use of technology in education.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $47,000 to $136,000 with an average salary of $96,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Training and Development Specialists
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +6.3%
  • Average Salary: $79,000
  • Salary Range: $47,000 - $98,000
• Education Administrators, All Other
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +2.8%
  • Average Salary: $121,000
  • Salary Range: $70,000 - $136,000
• Instructional Coordinators
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +2.5%
  • Average Salary: $97,000
  • Salary Range: $71,000 - $120,000
• Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +3%
  • Average Salary: $90,000
  • Salary Range: $64,000 - $107,000

Program Map

Pathway: to Certificate

• Educational Technology
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • 18.0 - 20.0 Units

Major Course

• EDT 116: Information Literacy For Educators (3.0 Units)
• EDT 133, EDT 134, or EDT 135: Choose a course (3.0 Units)
• EDT 125: Fundamentals of Online Teaching (2.0 Units)
• Major Course (Educational Technology): Choose a course (2.0 - 3.0 Units)

Program Requirements

• To ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units/90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units/180 quarter units for a bachelor's degree), make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Education Levels

• Education levels are meant to represent what is typical for entry into the career, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program Outline

• The program also promotes awareness of current educational trends surrounding technology use in education.

Outline:

• The program consists of 18-20 units, encompassing a blend of major courses (Educational Technology), general education courses, and elective courses.
• The program content is spread across two semesters:

Careers:

• The program equips graduates for careers with a salary range of $38,000 to $159,000, with an average salary of $78,000.
• Career opportunities include:
• Training and Development Specialists, with a projected growth rate of +10.8% and an average salary of $72,000.
• Education Administrators, All Other, with a projected growth rate of +12.6% and an average salary of $97,000.
• Instructional Coordinators, with a projected growth rate of +9.7% and an average salary of $71,000.
• Librarians and Media Collections Specialists, with a projected growth rate of +9.1% and an average salary of $75,000.

Other:

• The program offers a micro-credential option.
• The program map serves as a reference, and it is recommended to schedule an appointment for a customized education plan.
With a strong focus on current trends and relevant skills, the program paves the way for successful careers in the field of educational technology.