Educational Leadership, Research and Technology

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Educational and Instructional Technology

Western Michigan University's Educational and Instructional Technology (EDT) master of arts degree 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.

The EDT master of arts degree is 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.

Program highlights

Graduate students may now apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits based on their prior experience. Eligible students are those who have already been admitted to an EDT graduate program or who have applied for admission.

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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.

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.

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.

EDT faculty and instructors have many years of professional and educational experience in the field of educational and instructional technology. They keep current on the latest trends while remaining grounded in the leading theories that serve as the foundation for the field.

Career opportunities

The Educational and Instructional Technology program options are designed to lead to a career in Educational and Instructional Technology by helping to prepare you for jobs such as:

  • Career technical supervisor
  • Chief learning officer
  • Chief technology officer
  • Corporate trainer
  • Corporate training support specialists
  • Curriculum and assessment director
  • Curriculum coordinator
  • Curriculum director
  • Curriculum facilitator
  • Curriculum instruction director
  • Curriculum specialist
  • Educational and Instructional Technology coordinator
  • Instructional system specialist
  • Professional development director
  • School standards coach

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Department of Educational Leadership Research and Technology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5283 USA
(269) 387-3897

About the College of Education and Human Development

As the cornerstone of Western Michigan University, the College of Education and Human Development continues to build upon its rich tradition of excellence by facilitating the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and wellness specialists.