Program Overview
Program Overview
The MS in Educational Technology program prepares graduates to facilitate learning and improve performance outcomes by introducing, enhancing, and integrating technology in various professional settings, including classrooms, school libraries, corporate workplaces, healthcare facilities, non-profit organizations, and more.
Program Details
The program focuses on hands-on research, particularly in the Emerging Technologies and Creativity Research Lab. This lab explores imaginative ways to improve research, teaching, and learning with emerging technologies, utilizing resources such as a flight simulator, 3D printing machine, mixed-reality teaching simulator, robots, and more.
Research Areas
- Emerging technologies
- Creativity in education
- Technology integration in professional settings
Professional Success
The program has a strong track record of producing successful alumni, including:
- Kushal Jha, who completed his PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology and served as the College of Education and Human Sciences Graduate Commencement Marshal
- Frances Alvarado-Albertorio, an educational technology doctoral student who received the 2019 Smaldino and Herring Leadership Award
- Kathy Essmiller, who earned her master's in educational technology and is currently pursuing her doctorate, having been named an Open Educational Resource (OER) Research Fellow
- Ying Xiu, who served as a graduate teaching assistant and is now a full-time university instructional designer
- Scott Haselwood, who earned his Ph.D. in Educational Technology and serves as executive director of technology for Mid-Del Public Schools
- Toby Brown, a business and computer teacher who earned his Ph.D. in Educational Technology
- Travis Hartfield, a life coach, consultant, and teacher who earned his master's in educational technology
- Samantha Krawczyk, a senior product manager at Amazon who earned a graduate certificate in online teaching and a master's in educational technology
- Robert Meyers, an instructional designer for Charter Communications who earned a graduate certificate in online teaching and a master's in educational technology
- Stacey Welch, lead education coordinator for the NASA STEM Pathway Activities-Consortium for Education cooperative agreement
- Kyle Hudson, a talent and organizational development manager for Sherwood Companies who earned his master's degree in educational technology
Student Support
The program offers support to students from admission to graduation and beyond, with expert faculty available to help achieve academic and professional success.
