Master of Educational Design and Technology

Program Overview

Strayer University's Master of Educational Design and Technology program equips professionals with essential skills in educational technology and design, enabling them to enhance their careers in various settings. Delivered online with flexible scheduling, the program offers eight concentrations and prepares graduates for roles such as educational technology specialists, instructional designers, and training and development managers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Educational Design and Technology program at Strayer University is designed to prepare professionals in K-12, higher education, corporate, and military environments to develop skills needed to enhance their careers in educational technology and design, corporate training, learning and development, and leadership.

Objectives:

The program aims to equip graduates with:

• Critical skills and knowledge of theoretical foundations
• Technology skills and integration
• Strategic leadership and planning
• Designing, teaching, training, and learning
• Active research
• Innovations and disruptions in educational design, instructional technology, and paradigms for effective online delivery assessment

Program Description:

The program consists of 10 courses, each lasting 11 weeks. The program is delivered online, allowing students to earn their degree on their own terms.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths, including:

• Educational technology specialist
• Instructional designer
• Training and development specialist
• Corporate learning and development manager
• Educational consultant
• Online learning facilitator

Other:

• The program is not currently approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
• The program draws from areas including learning theory, curriculum design and development, research, and diversity.
• Students can choose from eight program concentrations: Adult Education and Development, Corporate Learning, Teacher Leadership, Educational Administration, Curriculum Instruction and Assessment, Instructional Design and Technology, Technology Innovations for Education, and Educational Technology Leadership.
• The program includes courses that impart critical skills and knowledge for use in educational roles of all types.
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.
• Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission).
• Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter.