This M.Ed. degree is focused on combining instructional design and technology, helping you make a positive impact on education.
Are you ready to advance your career as an educator and impact students, classrooms, and the community? This M.Ed. degree program focuses on integrating technology and instructional design, allowing you to influence classroom environments and shape the future of education. This online master of educational technology degree program is designed to enhance your technical expertise in the integration of computers, mobile devices, digital cameras, social media platforms, and the internet to create a deeper, richer, and more impactful educational experience for students. Technology is evolving exponentially, and educators need to learn the skills and strategies to help them stay current with these advances. This M.Ed. degree program helps you create curriculum and techniques that connect teachers and students with the future.
This online program is a great option for current educators or for professionals who work in private businesses, nonprofits, or professional development settings and are looking to take the next step in their career. You do not need a teaching license to enroll in this program.
73% of graduates finish within
18 months
WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
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Tuition per 6-month term is
$3,490
Take control of your future and of the cost of your degree. Tuition is charged per term instead of per credit, so if you finish faster, you pay less!
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Graduates who recommend WGU:
97%
The vast majority of alumni say WGU delivered on its promises. In fact, over 50% of students found WGU thanks to a friend's recommendation.
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Change the future of education with experience in ed-tech.
This master of educational technology program features specialized technology-based learning, helping you become a valuable asset to students, teachers, classrooms, and communities. You can have a positive impact on student outcomes and understanding, help teachers learn how to connect better with students, and shape the future of education. A reputable M.Ed. degree is the first step you need to take.
Relevant ed-tech curriculum developed by experts.
This online Master of Education Learning and Technology M.Ed. degree program provides you with the essential skills, knowledge, and field experience needed to use an array of modern technologies that support established educational principles. You'll become a credentialed expert through this specialized program.
The WGU M.Ed. Education Learning and Technology program was designed (and is regularly updated) with input from the experts on our Education Program Council . These experts know exactly what it takes for a graduate to succeed designing curriculum in a range of subjects for elementary, middle and high schools.
Why WGU
Discover why WGU's M.Ed. program is a good fit for you:
You aren't on your own. WGU has Program Mentors who work with you from the day you start, all the way through graduation. They help you chart your courses, answer your questions, and ensure you can go through your program. You're not alone when you choose an online degree at WGU.Flexible schedule. Students choose WGU for their online degree program because of its flexibility. Whether you already have a full-time job, have responsibilities as a parent, or just have a busy schedule, WGU can work for you.
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Areas of Study
This M.Ed. program features valuable coursework in hybrid distance learning models including:
Foundations of Instructional Design
Instructional Design Analysis
Issues in Instructional Design
Instructional Design Production
Technology Design Portfolio
Issues in Technology Integration
Technology Production
Research Foundations
Research Questions and Literature Review
Research Design and Analysis
Research Proposals
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A Respected Degree
Earn a degree your administrators and peers will value:
Strong alumni network. When you enroll in an online M.Ed. degree program at WGU, you join an impressive network of education professionals. Over 8,000 students graduated from the Teachers College in 2019 alone, taking their skills and impacting the educational system all around the United States.Recognized and accredited. WGU is a regionally accredited institution, meaning your degree is valuable. We also have top recognitions, like being named the best value in teacher education by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
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A supported, personalized experience.
WGU is different from other online universities—in the best possible ways! Take a quick look at what we mean:
Faculty
Learning
Assessment
In-Classroom Experience
Alumni Support
Faculty
SUPPORTING YOU: Faculty focused on students.
An entire team of faculty members has one goal in mind: your success. Your Program Mentor is your individually assigned faculty member, providing regular program guidance and instruction from the day you start, to the day you graduate. In addition, Course Instructors provide regular, subject-matter instruction and support, typically one-on-one, throughout each course you take.
Learning
YOUR ROADMAP: A personalized learning plan.
Your program is made up of a series of courses, each a personalized journey toward subject mastery. A preassessment provides insight into what you already know. You’ll then learn what you still need to learn, using online learning resources—available 24/7—along with one-on-one or cohort-based faculty instruction.
Assessment
PROVE IT: Show you know your stuff.
WGU measures learning, not time, so each course in your program culminates in an assessment—a test, paper, project, or presentation that allows you to prove what you know. As soon as you’re ready, you take the assessment. Take proctored exams from the comfort of your own home—via webcam, any time of day!
In-Classroom Experience
REAL-WORLD: Experience in a classroom.
Most of your program will be completed online but all teacher licensure programs—and many graduate-level programs for already-licensed teachers—also include the opportunity to observe and practice in a K–12 classroom setting. We’ll help you set everything up at a school near you.
Alumni Support
ALWAYS a Night Owl: WGU for life.
Continued support after you graduate includes many opportunities for professional development and enrichment, career support, and networking. WGU Night Owls may be independent learners, but they also become highly engaged in our active alumni community through apps, groups, and events.
The accreditation you need, plus industry respect and recognition.
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
Accredited
Western Governors University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), which provides the accreditation of many other major institutions, such as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Gonzaga University, University of Utah, University of Idaho, and Brigham Young University, to name just a few.
Respected
“After graduating from WGU, and through all the rigor and quality of instruction that I received in the educational field, I was awarded Hawaii District Teacher of the Year in 2012.”
Amoreena Nestman
Recognized
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) in 2017 placed WGU’s Teachers College in the top 1% nationwide for the quality of its secondary teacher-preparation programs. This follows several other NCTQ recognitions, including the nation’s #1 best value for teacher education in 2015.
Our programs check all the boxes. If this degree is your goal, get started toward becoming a student today—programs start the first of each month.
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