Program Overview
The General Instructional Technology Degree at Kent State University is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the General Instructional Technology Degree programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General Instructional Technology Degree programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
- The program offers an undergraduate minor and an undergraduate certificate in Teaching and Learning with Technology. Students will become proficient at using learning technologies to support instruction in a variety of contexts, from online and in presence education to communication and health.
- You can obtain a master’s degree in education (M.Ed.) in Educational Technology, the appropriate degree for school teachers, corporate trainers, and others interested in effectively using information and communications technologies to enhance learning. You will choose among four possible specializations in the degree: Management of Educational Technologies, Computer Science, Designing Instructional and Performance Solutions, Immersive Technologies for Learning, and Online and Blended Learning and Teaching.
- As part of the M.Ed. degree you can choose to add a Computer/Technology Endorsement to your existing teaching license. This is available as a concentration within the overall ETEC master’s degree. For those who already have a master’s degree in an appropriate field, the endorsement-only program provides the endorsement for 15 credit hours.
- As part of the M.Ed. degree you can also add a Computer Science Endorsement to your existing teaching license. This is available as a concentration within the overall ETEC master’s degree. For those who already have a master’s degree in an appropriate field, the endorsement-only program provides the endorsement for 21 credit hours.
- In addition, the program offers an Online and Blended Learning and Teaching Certificate, for those interested in developing or teaching online courses. The certificate consists of three courses and can be combined with the master’s degree or obtained by itself.
- The program offers a doctoral concentration in Educational Technology as part of the Ph.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction. This degree will help provide you with the skills to become a professor or researcher or to enhance your credentials in a field where working with new communications and information technologies is critical to success.
- The program also offers a doctoral concentration in Educational Technology as part of the Ed.D. program in Interprofessional Leadership. This degree prepares leaders in educational technology who intend to facilitate positive change and implement educational technology initiatives in educa
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admissions requirements include a completed admission form, a goal statement, undergraduate transcripts (preferably with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0), and two letters of recommendation. No standardized test results need be submitted. Applications are available online and other forms associated with admissions can be obtained here.
Core Requirements :
- Learning Theories
- Instructional Design
- Designing Online Courses
- Designing Visuals for Instruction
- Computer Applications in Education
- Researching Current Issues in Instructional Technology
- Instructional Applications of the Internet
- Portfolio Review
Elective Coursework :
- Selection and Utilization of Educational Media
- Organization and Administration of Educational Media Programs and Centers
- Digital Video in Education
- Technology and Learning
- Simulation Games in Education
- Advanced Instructional Design
- Managing Technological Change
- Networking Basics for Educators
- Designing Multimedia Instruction
- Virtual Reality
- Distance Education
- Web Development for Educators
- Designing Online Courses
- Teaching Online Courses
- Research in Online Learning and Teaching
- Individual Investigation-Ed Media
- Independent Research in Ed Tech
- Thesis I
- Thesis II
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kent State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kent State University
Kent State University
Kent, United States
Kent State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Credits 15