Our program has a diverse group of students who work in a variety contexts and have a vast array of professional interests. We have students who work as teachers and in other roles in K-12 education. Some work in administrative roles in higher education. We have students who work for organizations in human resources or who aspire to work in training and development. Some students are in the military and especially find the online format convenient while they are deployed. We have also had many international students from around the world who have enrolled while in Kalamazoo or from their home countries.

Educational and Instructional Technology
This program is offered in-person, online and hybrid.
WMU’s Educational and Instructional Technology (EDT) master’s (30 hours)and graduate certificate (9 hours) programs will prepare you for exciting leadership roles in a variety of settings. Your coursework will challenge you as you develop the knowledge and skills you need to solve learning problems using innovative strategies and cutting edge tools. Both EDT programs can be completed entirely or mostly online. Our graduate programs are designed for individuals seeking to become educational and instructional technology leaders in corporate, K-12 education, higher education and nonprofit settings. Courses are taught by passionate faculty and instructors who are innovative researchers and experienced practitioners. Our curriculum will prepare you for roles as instructional designers, corporate trainers, technology integration specialists, and learning and development managers, among others.
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session to meet the faculty and learn why this program was recently ranked Top 3 in the nation.
Why Educational and Instructional Technology at Western Michigan University?
Hitting the standard – ranked No. 3 as Best Online Master's in Educational Technology in the nation for 2023 by OnlineMastersDegree.org, view the rankings.
Flexibility – all EDT courses are offered in an online format. Some electives are available on campus in classrooms. You can work with your advisor to design a program that is entirely online or that incorporates some classroom offerings.
Customization – you have the opportunity to choose courses that best fit your interests and professional needs. You have the opportunity to choose the Minor Core and Elective courses from within the EDT program or from other excellent WMU programs such as Organizational Change and Leadership.
Practical and Applied – EDT courses are largely project-based and give you opportunities to customize your assignments so you can focus them on your current or future professional challenges and interests.
Prior learning assessment (PLA)
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"WMU gave me a deeper understanding of educational principles along with effective strategies for using them in my classroom."
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Faculty
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Dr. Brian Horvitz
Professor of Educational and Instructional Technology and Program Coordinator
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