Technology for Online Instruction (M.Ed.)
About Our Technology for Online Instruction Program
Slippery Rock University’s M.Ed. in Technology for Online Instruction is designed for educators, trainers, and professionals who want to build expertise in creating effective online learning environments. This fully online program focuses on using web-based tools and research-backed strategies to design engaging, student-centered instruction. As schools and organizations continue to expand online learning, you’ll gain the skills to stay ahead of the curve. The program culminates in a capstone project where you’ll create a complete online module including lessons, assessments, and both synchronous and asynchronous components. Already completed SRU’s Teaching Online Certificate? All coursework transfers directly into the master’s degree, making it easy to continue your path forward.
Why Get a Technology for Online Instruction Degree?
- Complete the program fully online, giving you the flexibility to learn on your schedule.
- Build the skills you need to plan, develop, and implement effective online instruction using a variety of digital tools.
- Apply what you learn to virtual and blended classroom settings for real-world impact.
- Learn across disciplines, gaining a well-rounded approach to online teaching from multiple academic perspectives.
Career Outcomes
A Master of Education in Technology for Online Instruction prepares you for leadership roles at the intersection of education, training, and technology. In a world that relies heavily on digital learning, professionals with advanced expertise in instructional design and online pedagogy are in high demand. This M.Ed. goes beyond basic online teaching, equipping you to design, develop, and manage entire online learning programs for schools, universities, corporations, and non-profit organizations. This degree prepares you for advanced roles such as:
- Instructional Designer
- eLearning Developer
- Director of Educational Technology for a school district
- Online Learning Specialist at a college or university
- Corporate Trainer or Director of Training & Development
- Curriculum Developer for online and blended learning
- Lead Online or Cyber School Teacher
- Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator
Requirements
What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!
Program Director / Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Matthew Erickson
Special Education
724.738.2452
matthew.erickson@sru.edu
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
Attention: To apply for admission, please use the following link to apply now.
- $25 Application Fee
- Official Transcripts - Undergraduate/Graduate (Official transcripts must be sent by the institution via electronic transcript e-share to graduate.admissions@sru.edu or via mail. Faxed copies will not be considered official).
- SRU current/Alumni/former students, click here to order your official SRU final transcript and have it sent to graduate.admissions@sru.edu.
- A minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA in an undergraduate major.
If you are requesting review of your graduate transcripts for transfer of credit, please complete the transfer of credit form and submit to the Office of Graduate Admissions with official graduate transcripts. Please review SRU's transfer of credit policy.
If you are not a resident of Pennsylvania, please check the list of most recent states approved for online classes and internships by clicking here to see if SRU is authorized to offer distance education and/or field experiences in your state of residency.
Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.
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