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Educational Technology<\/h1>\n

Our <\/span>education sciences specialization <\/span>offers students the chance to focus on educational technology. This pathway helps you succeed in one of the most in-demand fields in the 21st century. In our carefully crafted educational technology courses, you\u2019ll learn about instructional design, multimedia, virtual reality and more. Our program connects education basics with modern technology to equip you for the changing job landscape. In this major, we help students develop practical skills and portfolios to succeed in public and private industries after graduation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Program Highlights<\/h2>\n

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We developed our undergraduate ed tech specialization to respond to the increasing demand for professionals skilled in technology nationwide. As learning technologies and web-based activities become the norm in many industries and educational institutions, the need for functional expertise in this field has grown significantly. Our innovative and flexible educational technology courses bridge the gap between education fundamentals and the evolving landscape of technology. This approach equips our graduates with the knowledge and skills to adapt to these transformative changes, empowering them to thrive in their careers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Completing this program not only gives you expertise in educational technology but also improves your overall tech skills. You\u2019ll even create an ePortfolio to showcase your abilities to potential employers. Educational technology training opens doors to <\/span>varied career paths<\/span><\/a>, including roles in corporate training departments, K-12 and higher education, the military, technology development and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our innovative <\/span>online edtech 4+1<\/span><\/a> program allows undergraduate students interested in continuing their studies to earn a master\u2019s degree in one additional year. The GRE is not required for this program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Educational Technology Specialization Required Courses<\/h3>\n