Educational Technology: Leadership, MA
The MA Education Technology: Leadership program is for teachers seeking a career path towards becoming a technology specialist, technology director, or technology coach. The program prepares teacher-leaders with the competencies required to improve the quality and effectiveness of instructional programs at a classroom, departmental, school, or district level. These competencies include skills to develop technology-enhanced learning experiences, assess their impact, and design appropriate professional development. The MA program’s content is aligned with national educational technology standards and performance indicators as set forth by International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE-C, 2012). Graduate students in this program who are also licensed teachers, will qualify for the Technology Specialist Endorsement for the State of Illinois by entitlement upon successful completion of the program.
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Admission Requirements
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Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
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Graduate admission application including an objective statement.
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Official transcripts from bachelor's degree (and for any master's degree earned as well).
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For regular graduate status, a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.85/4.0 or better in all previous college work, or for probationary status, a GPA of 2.25 to 2.84
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Two letters of recommendation (preferably one from a college or university instructor) addressing academic proficiency, personal character, and competence and effectiveness in professional work.
Delivery Method
At UC, the program runs on a cohort model in Grayslake classrooms or via a hybrid model that combines classroom and online learning, depending on student demand. Concordia also offers this program in a fully-online format.