Through the Instructional Technology Specialist Certification from Saint Joseph's University, you will be prepared to take on an important and growing role in the K-12 school environment.

Our students are:

Education professionals wanting to obtain an Instructional Technology Specialist positionProfessionals currently in an Instructional Technology role looking to expand their knowledge to integrate the latest technologies within their organizationInstructional coordinators responsible for curriculum development and technology based training methodsEducators interested in incorporating new technologies within their classrooms to enhance the student learning experience Potential Instructional Technology positions after graduation include:

Director of Academic Technology Services Education Technologist Director of Information Technology Technology ConsultantTechnology DirectorInstructional Technology Specialist Technology CoordinatorMedia Specialist Technology LeadEducation TechnologistTechnology Integration SpecialistInstructional Designer

Saint Joseph's University is one of the few schools in Pennsylvania to offer a program that can help you attain your Instructional Technology Specialist Certification or, by completing two additional electives, earn your Certification and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology.

Our MS in Instructional Technology program is aligned with National Standards to prepare you to step into any of the Instructional Technology Specialist careers available across a variety of educational settings. Our goal is to prepare high quality educators capable of serving Instructional Technology leadership roles in a school, a school district, or a regional educational setting.

Master's degree in Instructional Technology curriculum is designed to offer:

Valid methodologies for the development of curriculum and strategies for effectively applying instructional technology to an institution's core curriculumStudies in the management and administration of instructional technology programs at the building, district, and regional levels on ground and online settingsEducation in-group process techniques that develop leadership skills needed for working with teachers, students, administrators, parent groups and the communityExperiences and studies in the selection and use of material and techniques relevant to a multi-cultural societyExperiences in the evaluation and research procedures for the examination of emerging technologies for possible inclusion in an educational setting

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

This Master of Education emphasizes cutting edge technology that teachers can use to improve student learning in their classroom. They will learn to use the technology they have and to also assess what they need to actively engage students in learning, inherently manage student behavior and create dynamic curriculum by tapping into their student's natural motivations

Graceland University?s education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Graceland University is a member of the North Central Association and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

*NCATE: 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202.466.7496, www.ncate.org. NCA: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 800.621.7440, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

This specialization from NorthCentral University integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base of current research for the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities using instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.

This specialization provides the professional educator with the knowledge to implement technology as a tool for teaching and learning. The specialization from NorthCentral University explores the design of activities to engage the traditional and the virtual student. The Learner will develop a skill set to effectively and efficiently integrate technology in a seamless manner to enhance delivery of teaching and learning experiences.

This specialization integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The NorthCentral specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base through current research and analysis of the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities. Coursework focuses on instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.

This CAGS integrates curriculum development, instructional design and course delivery using technology and online learning management systems. The specialization focuses on providing a knowledge base of current research for the planning and implementation of teaching and delivery modalities using instructional design methodologies incorporating educational media.

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ( www.ncahlc.org), located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.