Master of Educational Design and Technology Educational Technology Leadership
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Why earn a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Educational Technology Leadership from Strayer?
This program can help educational technology leaders in a variety of sectors effectively lead innovation and change.
What is educational technology leadership?
This concentration is designed for students who want to develop and apply strategies to provide visionary technology leadership, foster a culture of innovation, promote and guide professional development programs and evaluate and refine initiatives for systemic improvement. Emphasis is also placed on critical examination of social and cultural implications of information technologies.
Is a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Educational Technology Leadership good to have? It depends on what you learn.
This concentration is designed to help you:
- Reflect on the nature of technology and how it impacts both the individual and society within learning environments.
- Strengthen skills to critically analyze and assess technology in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
- Examine legal standards for fair use of materials, digital citizenship and authenticating sources.
- Build familiarity with online teaching systems and understand how to leverage them to facilitate adult education.
- Prepare future administrators/leaders to lead and apply a strategic plan for developing or enhancing operations, programs and/or product offerings in an institution.
Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter. In general, Strayer University aims to keep the student-to-instructor ratio low.
How long does it take to get a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Educational Technology Leadership?
- There are 10 11-week courses in this program.
- How many courses you take at a time will determine how long the overall program will be.
- Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
- One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
- The standard requirement for one course is for students to spend 10 to 14 hours in weekly work, including in- and out-of-classroom work. The Strayer course design uses this requirement to meet applicable regulatory standards.
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Accredited online university
Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you’re proud to display.
Completion of Strayer University’s Master of Educational Design and Technology program does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for public school teacher or administrator licensure in any state, nor that a student will be eligible for pay raises, promotions or other job-related benefits. Students pursuing teacher or school administrator certification in the public school system should contact their respective state offices of education as well as local school district to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program. More information about state-specific requirements.
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How much does a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Educational Technology Leadership cost?
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Program cost breakdown
The Strayer Master of Educational Design and Technology program consists of 10 courses, with the price of $1,680 per course. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.
What coursework do you need to specialize in educational technology leadership?
Your coursework will help you build skills to prepare curricula, develop classroom strategies and analyze results for adult education scenarios. View all courses.
Sample courses
Students will review, analyze, and evaluate technology innovation and leadership practices to better understand and connect through learning enterprises that foster working relationships, as learners, teachers, trainers, whether they are in K-12 communities, higher education, or corporate executives. Course materials also reflect on the nature of technology and how technology impacts both the individual and society within learning environments. Further emphasis is on how to critically analyze and assess technology in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
Provides learners with current educational practices and policies related to technology integration in schools so they may determine what level of support these policies provide regardless of student population. Learners will also examine legal standards for fair use of materials, digital citizenship, and authenticating sources. Emphasis is placed on the critical examination of social and cultural implications of information technologies and media, issues of cultural bias, equity, and international applications and implications of information technologies.
Gain applied learning of strategic planning in an educational organization. Prepare future administrators to lead and apply a strategic plan for developing or enhancing operations, programs, and/or product offerings in an institution.
Prerequisite: To be taken last or next to last; a grade of B or higher is required.
Apply the rationale for and methods of developing a professional portfolio. Create a portfolio that includes a comprehensive collection of work and artifacts to demonstrate analysis, synthesis and evaluation of theoretical and practical knowledge gained in prior program courses. Demonstrate competency of your specific concentration area as well as of program outcomes. A supervising faculty member will evaluate your capstone project. A grade of B or higher is required.
What can you do with a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Educational Technology Leadership degree?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the education field.
Versatile skills for your future
The educational technology leadership concentration can provide the skills to help you become an innovative technology leader.
- Evaluate the teaching staff’s performance and suggest improvements to help strengthen their teaching abilities.
- Research, analyze and recommend changes to curricula, instructional methods and educational materials for schools.
- Modify content and delivery methods to meet the needs of different types of learners.
- Assess the efficiency of instructional systems, courses or educational materials with the help of performance data.
- Measure the ease of instructional technology use, knowledge transfer and satisfaction to evaluate teaching efficiency and effectiveness.
- Establish the foundation for curriculum development or curricula updates through needs and learning assessments.
- Develop educational materials for use in classroom or online settings.
- Create comprehensive course documentation that meet accreditation, certification and other requirements.
- Develop new ways to measure the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
- Revise instructional materials, including lesson plans, instructor guides and tests.
- Suggest ways to update to curricula or delivery methods, guided by data on instructional effectiveness, performance needs, associated costs and more.
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of Strayer master's alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
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Master of Educational Design and Technology admission requirements
Before you can pursue your master’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
Proof of a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer.
Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International Master of Educational Design and Technology students
We welcome international students.
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
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