Educational Specialist
Instructional Technology

Total cost:

$12,184 View Tuition Details

Application due date for April 12, 2021 term: April 9

Estimated time to completion: 21 - 24 months

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The Educational Specialist in Instructional Technology degree is designed for leaders who wish to pursue advanced training in research-based methods of instructional technology at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation. You will learn how to integrate technology into educational settings and facilitate experiences for all learners. Students completing the Ed.S. in Instructional Technology will gain experience as a scholar practitioner with the necessary skills to utilize innovative instructional technology methods relevant to a variety of professional settings. 
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Nationally for most Master’s of Education graduates.*

What you can expect.

  • Advanced Coursework: You will learn the fundamentals of how to design and implement technology-rich programs at a mastery level that model best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment. There are also courses that cover resources in instructional technology, leadership and shared governance, and technology use in educational environments.
  • Transferable: If you choose to continue your education, you can apply most of the credits earned in this specialist program toward our Ed.D. in Instructional Technology, and get your degree faster.
  • Flexible: Study on your schedule. Our online format allows you to plan your coursework around your life.
  • Comprehensive Approach: To further your instructional technology knowledge, you will study technology integrations in educational environments, assessment options appropriate for digital delivery, healthy and ethnical uses of digital information, and strategies for creating and enhancing virtual, collaborative communities.

A few of the classes you'll take.

  • RES6041 Scholarly Writing and Research Strategies 1 semester credit
  • TECH6303 Digital Teaching & Learning 3 semester credits
  • TECH6323 Design Courses and Programs 3 semester credits
  • TECH6383 Exploration of Resources in Instructional Technology 3 semester credits
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Cathy McKay, Ed.D.

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Cathy McKay, Ed.D.
Administrative Faculty and Chair,
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A Degree You Can Count On

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation guarantees our programs meet certain levels of quality standards.

*Source: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data

A Note About Licensure:

While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification, or endorsement. ACE offers several programs that do provide a pathway to licensure, certification, or endorsement and they can be found here.

Disclaimer:

The Ed.S. in Instructional Technology is designed principally for educators or other leaders who already possess licensure or certification as a teacher or school administrator, and who wish to expand their understanding of instructional technology. The degree does not lead to professional licensure, nor does it include an internship. The program is currently not being offered in Florida or Kentucky.

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Tuition

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology

Total Tuition

34 semester credits
x $306 per credit

$10,404

Fees

$100 Application Fee

$1,530 Technology & Library Fee
($45 per credit)

$150 Program Conferral Fee

$1,780

Total Program Cost*

$12,184

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*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours or program pathway credit hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program or program pathway credit hours, receipt of, or eligibility for, institutional or non-institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, and adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section.

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Admission Requirements

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology

ACE General Admission Requirements

  • Complete and submit all application components including the admission application, including the enrollment agreement, and payment agreement.
  • Submit the nonrefundable application fee.*
  • Provide official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution indicating successful completion of the level of education required for entry to the program.**

*The application fee is valid for one year from date of submission.
**Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.

Program Admission Requirements

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology

  • Master's or doctoral level
  • Minimum grade point average 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
  • Submit a current curriculum vitae (preferred) or resume
  • Submit a goal statement, demonstrating a clear expression of purpose and anticipated personal and professional goals. The statement needs to be two pages in length excluding the title and reference pages
  • Complete an interview​

International Transcript Requirements

All applicants must submit to the Admissions Office official, sealed college transcripts from each institution attended.

  • Transcripts that are international and/or not in English must be evaluated through an NACES-recommended agency.
  • Texas applicants may only submit evaluations from agencies approved by the Texas Education Agency.
  • International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to the education/accreditation level required for the program.

English as a Second Language Applicants

All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:

  1. Submission of an official transcript showing a degree from a United States secondary school or regionally accredited college/university.

  2. Submission of an official minimum score on the paper or internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams.
    • The minimum TOEFL score required for the internet-based version is 80, and the paper-based version requires a minimum TOEFL score of 20 for each of the three skills: Reading, Listening, and, Writing.

    • The minimum IELTS score required is 6.5. Note: IELTS is not acceptable for Texas programs leading to certification.

    • The testing agency must send test scores directly to American College of Education.
  3. Applicants to the Texas Educational Leadership program whose first language is not English must submit a minimum scaled score of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) or evidence of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States listed in Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C).

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Courses

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology

Explore the classes you'll take to fulfill this program's 34 semester credit requirement. For more information, a complete list of requirements, and course options, see the College Catalog.

Leadership Courses (1 semester credit)

Students will undertake an examination of the rigors of advanced graduate study and reflect on personal strengths and challenges at the start of their program. Topics include: identity as scholar-practitioner, models of inquiry, self-assessment, and professional goals.

Research Courses (9 semester credits)

This course examines the importance of scholarly writing in your leadership practice, the foundation of how to write in a scholarly mode, and research strategies to support your doctoral writing. 
This course provides students the opportunity to complete an approved concept paper as the first step toward the Ed.S. original research project. Students will apply advanced research skills to address a real-world application of scholarly expertise as it relates to solving an existing problem. A description of the project will provide the rationale for the goals and objectives and includes a literature review, methodology, and the anticipated results of the research project.
Students will examine foundations of research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Students will assess ethics of education research and reporting.
Students will examine basic principles in applied statistics. Topics include data types, organizing data, graphing techniques, probability concepts, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, normal and skewed distributions, and understanding the area that covers normal distributions. Understanding, applying, and interpreting the principles to simple hypothesis testing methods through a seven-step process is also covered. The course is designed to provide an introduction to statistical applications that can be applied in real-world settings along with providing an excellent foundation for entering into the more advanced statistical applications and analyses using SPSS.

Digital Learning and Teaching/Technology Courses (24 semester credits)

Students will compare theories of teaching and learning with applications to digital instruction. Content includes emerging technology and use of Open Educational Resources.
Students will critique research on social presence and best practices for connecting through using technology with students or colleagues, as well as best practices for social media use within education organizations.
Students will implement and assess the concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for accessible online courses and compare models of instructional design.
Students will analyze effective online teaching and assessment; evaluate and recommend Learning Management Systems; and advocate for professional organizations, which provide continuing development for online educators.
Hardware and software use in an educational environment. Students will research various hardware and software that is available for Instructional Technology. They will see how it can impact their lessons. They will then use these opportunities to differentiate instruction including accessibility for all.
Foundations in Educational/Instructional Technology. Students will research leaders past and present. They investigate what they have contributed to the field and how it has grown over the past 2 decades. Students will also look into the future to see what could be on the horizon.
Students will explore the various realms of social media, streaming, virtual reality, handheld devices, and apps that help the field of Instructional Technology.
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact of their knowledge and competencies gained throughout the program. Students create a professional portfolio based on work created during their program to highlight mastery of specific academic outcomes and demonstrate the impact of their studies.
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