MS in Education: Instructional Technology - K to 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Kaplan University's Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a specialization in K-12 program is an online program designed to give experiential competency in educational and informational development methods. Students have the opportunity to learn effective techniques to evaluate school performance and needs while studying educational psychology, project management, and the foundations of teaching technologies. Coursework includes instructional design, needs assessment in education, technology-enhanced learning environments, and online instruction. Program goals include working with learning technology infrastructures, developing technical management skills for learning environments, and competency in instructional technology design.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you are interested in applying to Kaplan University's Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a specialization in K-12 program, you should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and an active interest in education technology. Applicants to Kaplan University's programs should be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Since the program is offered online, applicants should have access to a computer.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a specialization in K-12 consists of 50 credits. Requirements are divided between 29 core credits and 21 elective specialization credits. Specific course requirements could change. If you are interested in enrolling in Kaplan University, speak to an Admissions Representative.

Core Requirements

• Educational Psychology
• Foundations of Instructional Technology
• Instructional Design
• Needs Assessment and Evaluation in Education and Training
• Research in Instructional Technology
• Project Management and Implementation in Education and Training

Specialization Requirements

K-12 Concentration

• Using Technology-Applications in the Content Areas
• Instructional Technologies Infrastructure
• Technology Enhanced Learning Environments-K-12
• Design of Online Instruction in K-12 Environments

What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?

Career Opportunities

After successfully completing Kaplan University's Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a specialization in K-12 program, you could pursue employment opportunities with various schools or educational institutions.* You could pursue these types of positions**:

• School administrator
• Project manager
• Performance assessor and developer
• Instructional designer
• Academic trainer
• Curriculum developer

Advanced Degrees

Kaplan University's Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology with a specialization in K-12 program could help prepare you to pursue employment, or you may choose to further your education at the doctoral degree level.*** Here are several possibilities you might consider:

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* Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

** Individual state and school system requirements vary and may change from time to time. Thus, Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether the programs meet the specific requirements for any individual state or school system for licensing, certification, or pay increase purposes. Kaplan University encourages candidates to independently research the requirements in any state or school system in which they intend to seek licensure, certification, or a pay increase.

*** While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctoral-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.