Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology
Are you looking to go beyond a master’s degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden University’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology program is designed to help you do just that.
Whether you are a technology director, instructor, curriculum developer, or consultant, staying current with today’s increased use of technology is a critical component of teaching and learning. The Ed.S. in Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of learners by effectively integrating technology. Designed with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, this program can help you develop your abilities in instructional design, facilitate learning in a technology environment, and identify emerging technologies for implementation in a wide array of learning environments. In addition, some of the coursework you complete as part of this post-master's degree program can apply to a Walden doctoral degree in education, allowing you to earn that degree in less time.
Completion Requirements
- 46 total quarter credit hours
Estimated time to completion is 18 months. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 7001 | Foundations: Ed.S. Educational Technology | 2 |
| EDUC 7100 | Evolution of Educational Technology in Society, Education, and the Workplace | 4 |
| EDUC 7101 | Diffusion and Integration of Technology in Education | 4 |
| EDUC 7102 | Principles of Distance Education | 4 |
| EDUC 7103 | Leading and Managing Educational Technology | 4 |
| EDUC 7104 | Designing Instruction for Distance Education | 4 |
| EDUC 7105 | Learning Theory and Educational Technology | 4 |
| EDUC 7106 | Technology Integration and Curriculum | 4 |
| EDUC 7107 | Multimedia Technology to Facilitate Learning | 4 |
| EDUC 7108 | Emerging and Future Technology | 4 |
| EDUC 7109 | Diverse Learners and Technology | 4 |
| EDUC 7900 | Capstone | 4 |
Learn More
- The Ed.S., Ed.D. or Ph.D.: Which Program is for you?
- Enhance Your Walden Experience Through Technology
For assistance in deciding which online degree program fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Other Recommended Programs
- Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
- Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
- Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
Information for prospective Alabama and Washington state students.
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