Master of Science in Instructional Technology

Program Overview

Instructional Technology

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Instructional Technology (ITEC) is designed to provide K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to become technology leaders and practitioners. Each track of our program provides options for graduate certificates (15 credit hours) and master’s degrees (30 credit hours).

Program Tracks

• Online Teaching
• Leadership and Technology in Instructional Design

Program Details

• The ITEC program is built upon the knowledge that successful organizations demand highly trained individuals to serve as technology leaders.
• The Instructional Technology degree comprises 30 semester hours of graduate credit.
• The program consists of a 15-hour core (five 3-hour courses) and 15 hours of advanced study (five 3-hour courses) in a selected area of concentration.

Admission Requirements

• Meet the general admission requirements of the university.
• Provide the department with copies of transcripts of all previous academic work.
• Submit a valid standard educator license OR a two-page, double-spaced letter of intent that includes reasons for applying to this program, future goals, and three professional references.

Tuition Fees

• UCA ITEC students receive flat-rate tuition of $336 (including tuition and all fees) per credit hour, regardless of residency or location.

Program Completion

• The ITEC program may be completed within two years.
• 100% of courses are available online!

Funding Opportunities

• Teacher Opportunity Program (TOP) For Arkansas teachers.
• State Teacher Education Program (STEP) For Arkansas geographic shortage areas and subject area shortage areas.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For public servants with federal student loans.

Advising and Resources

• ITEC students should be advised semester to registration.
• Review DegreeWorks quarterly to ensure staying on track to graduate.
• The Leadership Studies website provides various student resources, including information on the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Graduate School, Torreyson Library, Technology Requirements for Distance Education, the UCA Writing Center, as well as tutorials for Blackboard and Chalk & Wire.