This program is designed to help you prepare for work in curriculum development and instruction, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K–12 learning environments.
Although Maryland does not offer licenses, certifications, or endorsements for graduates of the MEd program, other states may do so.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The Master of Education in Instructional Technology has been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2029. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.
The Master of Education program has also signed the EPPs for Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms.
Please be advised that UMGC currently does not admit students residing in Kentucky into UMGC's Master of Education in instructional technology program unless approved on a case-by-case basis. UMGC students residing in Kentucky would not be permitted to complete the program's field and clinical requirements in Kentucky public or nonpublic schools. For more information about Kentucky licensure, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board's website. Please email us for further information regarding UMGC's MEd program.
If a student resides in a state in which UMGC is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may email us to discuss options for enrollment in the MEd program.
The Master of Education in instructional technology is designed for students with professional experience teaching in P–12 schools. If you lack teaching experience, you may want to choose another UMGC education-related graduate program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged in this program.
Program transition points exist to ensure candidate progress and meet candidate needs in a timely manner; transition points enable analysis of program progression and enable graduation projection and determinations of eligibility; for candidates to pass through transition points, they must meet the following criteria.
Please be advised that UMGC currently does not admit students residing in Kentucky into UMGC's Master of Education in instructional technology program unless approved on a case-by-case basis. UMGC students residing in Kentucky would not be permitted to complete the program's field and clinical requirements in Kentucky public or nonpublic schools. For more information about Kentucky licensure, please visit the Education Professional Standards Board's website. Please email us for further information regarding UMGC's MEd program.
If a student resides in a state in which UMGC is not currently accepting students and the student is eligible to complete the program's field and clinical requirements at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, the student may email us to discuss options for enrollment in the MEd program.
The Master of Education in instructional technology is designed for students with professional experience teaching in P–12 schools. If you lack teaching experience, you may want to choose another UMGC education-related graduate program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged in this program.
Program transition points exist to ensure candidate progress and meet candidate needs in a timely manner; transition points enable analysis of program progression and enable graduation projection and determinations of eligibility; for candidates to pass through transition points, they must meet the following criteria.
An online master's degree in education with a specialization in instructional technology is an online graduate degree that can provide you with advanced skills in curriculum development, instruction, technology, and educational leadership. UMGC’s online Master of Education with a specialization in instructional technology is a 33-credit program that covers topics like technology integration, learning analytics, leading change and innovation, and strategic technology planning. This program is designed for students with experience teaching in P-12 schools, and clinical fieldwork is required to complete the program. Graduates may be well-prepared for careers in curriculum development, technology integration, and leadership in pre-K-12 learning environments. Please note the MEd with a specialization in instructional technology does not lead to teacher certification in Maryland.
UMGC's online master's degree in education with a specialization in instructional technology is a 33-credit program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to graduate in as little as two years.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online master's degree in instructional technology follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online master's degree in education with a specialization in instructional technology at UMGC. However, this program is designed for students with some professional experience teaching in P-12 schools. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
The MEd program does not lead to an initial teaching license in Maryland or any other state. The MEd is an advanced master's degree in instructional technology in pre-K–12 teaching and student learning.
The Master of Education focuses on integrating technology into the pre-K–12 classroom to advance K–12 student teaching, learning, and leadership. The emphasis is on instructional applications in the K–12 schools, management and leadership of pre-K–12 technology initiatives, and technical expertise in the use of instructional technology.
The Master of Distance Education focuses on managing distance education and training in a variety of contexts. The program is intended to apply to education at all levels as well as business, government, and nonprofit organizations that may use distance learning for training and staff development. Students learn about distance education history, theory, technology, organizational structures, marketing, management, and business skills.
You do not need to have received a state teaching license to become a student in the MEd program. You can benefit from the program with or without a teaching certificate.
Graduates of the MEd program who wish to become K-12 teachers in public schools and who do not yet have state licensure to teach may need to pursue an initial teacher certification program, based on state or national requirements.
The MEd applies to all disciplines. Coursework allows you to apply concepts learned to their own disciplines, student developmental levels, and teaching contexts. Because you will be in classes with students from other disciplines, you can also benefit from the opportunity to make interdisciplinary connections.
Projects in the MEd courses can be applied directly to your school, subject area, and grade level. If you are not teaching, you will be asked to select a subject and grade level.
