About a DeVry University Master of Science in Educational Technology
Why a Master's in Educational Technology (MSET)?
In today's rapidly changing, wired world, becoming a better teacher requires a hands-on understanding of current technologies and the strategy and skills to integrate them into the classroom. Using educational technology as a tool to improve student learning and anticipating the impact that advancements in technology may have on tomorrow's classroom is not just instrumental to future curriculum, it's mandatory for a school's success.
Instructional coordinators and teachers who hold a master's in educational technology play a large role in improving the quality of education in the classroom. These educational technology experts, for whom careers are expected to grow faster that the average for all occupations through the year 2012, develop instructional materials, train teachers, supervise the implementation of educational technologies within the school or district, and assess educational programs in terms of quality and adherence to regulations and standards.
When you earn your Master of Science in Educational Technology from DeVry - in just one year! - you prepare yourself not only to become a better educator who can meet the challenges of teaching to a technology-savvy generation, you become a leader in your school or district, enjoying the career advancement opportunities and pay raises that accompany your new expertise.
Why DeVry for MSET?
For teachers seeking the most practitioner-oriented, hands-on and in-depth MSET degree program, DeVry can give you the advantage. Here's why:
- Recognized leader. In addition to teaching a wide range of technologies for over 75 years, DeVry has long been a leader in systems and processes of curriculum and pedagogical design, development, evaluation and innovation. Plus, DeVry has thirty years experience delivering successful graduate degree programs to working adults.
- Employer approved. DeVry works with instructional coordinators, curriculum specialists and other education and technology experts to design programs that produce graduates who meet their needs. Plus, our MSET degree holders have more of the communications and teamwork skills that education employers seek.
- Career-focused education. Only DeVry offers an accelerated master's degree, application-based learning that applies directly into your current work environment, accessible faculty with practical experience in both education and educational technology, significant tuition savings through educator fellowships and the ultimate flexibility of an MSET degree earned online.
- Learn-by-doing methodology. As an MSET student at DeVry, you will learn through the use of advanced educational technology methodologies, tools and processes, including e-learning, remote hardware access and simulations, allowing you to utilize some of the most effective technology to facilitate learning.
