The Master of e-Learning and Instructional Technology (MeIT) degree program was designed to prepare classroom instructors, corporate trainers, and instructional technology/e-learning managers and administrators for service in programs at all instructional levels. The MeIT integrates the disciplines of information technology, management, training, and pedagogy to establish an experience-driven program based on solid research, practice, and theoretical principles. Its emphasis is on preparing leaders who can effectively integrate technology and e-learning into instructional and training curriculums to meet societal, organizational, and learner needs.
The concentration in Technology for Learning Communications is designed for teachers in public and private schools at the K-16 levels who want to help their students learn better through the effective integration of modern learning technologies.
What skills can I learn?
Students who successfully complete the MeIT with a concentration in Organizational Training and Development should be able to:
- Select, acquire, produce, utilize, and evaluate technology and e-learning methods, practices, equipment and materials in effective instructional or training programs.
- Use a systematic approach for establishing, conducting, managing, evaluating, and researching effective instructional and/or training programs.
- Apply e-learning and instructional technology theories, practices, materials, and delivery systems/platforms to integrate technology in to the curriculum and classroom.
Additional skills depend upon courses selected for electives.
What are some possible career opportunities?
Graduates of the MeIT with a concentration in Technology for Learning and Communication will be well suited for career advancement within the education field. Other career opportunities may include learning technology-related management positions or teachers in a virtual or online environment.
Built-in Professional Certificates
The Master of e-Learning and Instructional Technology with a concentration in Technology for Learning and Communications includes the following built-in Professional Certificates.
- Instructional Technology and Design
- Information Technology
- Learning Materials Production
- Organizational Training
These Professional Certificates can be earned without additional courses. |
