加州州立大學(xué)長灘分校

The Master of Arts in Education, Option in Educational Technology and Media Leadership degree provides foundations and practical skills for individuals seeking career growth in educational, corporate, and public service settings that use educational technologies including resources for e-learning and social media. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in educational institutions and other agencies; it provides training in instructional design, multimedia development and management, and e-learning, and it builds a foundation for individuals planning to pursue doctoral degrees. Our students include:

K-12 teachers
Faculty and staff at colleges and universities working with technologies for education
Librarians, media specialists, information professionals
Technology coordinators, administrators, trainers
Educational software and multimedia developers

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The program is structured to offer a variety of attractive and flexible features:

Course delivery is provided in synchronous and asynchronous formats, online this year but in future years with possible face-to-face opportunities, to meet the needs of various communities.
Course schedule is designed to accommodate working professionals, with courses offered both weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Program includes a capstone project with multiple options including comprehensive exam, project, or thesis.
Electives with many options may be chosen in consultation with advisor.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the program:

Apply instructional design principles to design and develop instructional materials.
Synthesize leadership principles within the practice of information and educational technology.
Locate, assess, and apply online resources to create learning experiences.
Apply knowledge of multicultural, ethical, and legal issues pertaining to using educational technologies and communication within the global community.
Integrate theoretical perspectives to review, interpret, and apply research in educational technologies.
Demonstrate effective written, electronic, and oral communications that reflect critical thinking and information literacy.