Degree: Master of Science in Education
Program: Instructional Technology
Degree Level: Graduate
Credit Hours: 36 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree
The Master of Science in Education - Instructional Technology offers three concentrations for students to choose from -- (1) the Instructional Technology Concentration, (2) the School Librarian Concentration, or (3) the Information Technology Concentration. The Instructional Technology Concentration focuses on the application aspects of computer and other technologies in education and business training. Graduates will be able to manage and use I.T. resources in their classrooms, buildings, districts, or workplaces. The School Librarian Concentration focuses on developing school librarians with technological expertise. This concentration may lead to a School Librarian Endorsement. The Information Technology Concentration is designed for K-12 teachers who teach IT courses or provide IT support to their school district. It is offered by the Department of Teacher Education in cooperation with the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. All courses are offered online.
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The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized comprehensive public university. UNK is one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. In a typical year, UNK draws students from 47 states and 50 foreign countries with a total enrollment approaching 7,200 students.
Affordable - UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For tuitions rates, click here.
Accredited Programs - UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Quality Education – UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. The majority of the instruction is taught by credentialed full-time faculty with doctoral degrees who are committed to quality teaching. Students and teaching remain the first priority with faculty at UNK.
Quality Student Support Services – Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available, as well as the Online Student Orientation. Other services include library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
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How do I get started? 1) To visit with an adviser, contact Mary Volker at
volkermc@unk.edu or call 1-308-865-8825.
2) Apply for admission online at
http://myblue.unk.edu.
3) Submit $45 application fee online or by mail to the Graduate Office at Founders Hall 2131, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849.
4) Send two official transcripts from all past institutions to the Graduate Office.
5) Once you’ve received an acceptance of admission notification, you may register for class by accessing UNK’s MyBlue registration system at
http://myblue.unk.edu.
6) After you have registered, click on
http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6214 to get started with your online course.
Program Contact: Mary Volker
Department: Teacher Education
Email: volkermc@unk.eduPhone: 308-865-8825
Address: College of Education, B116, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849