Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Technology in Education Online Degree Information

	Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Technology in Education
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Degree Title:	Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Technology in Education
College:	Lesley University
Description:	Today’s students were born into the age of technology. Lesley University’s 33-credit M.Ed. in Technology in Education program provides K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills to create a technology-rich environment that sparks each student’s imagination and inspires creativity and original work. In addition, teachers increase their own productivity with timesaving techniques, effectively track student progress, and optimize communication capabilities. Courses include: Computers, Technology and Education; The World Wide Web as an Educational Resource; Designing Curriculum that Integrates Technology; Teaching and Learning with Digital Media; Emerging Technologies and many more. Students progress through the program at their own pace, taking one or two 12 week courses at a time. With Lesley's Technology in Education online there is no residency requirement. This allows students to take their classes from wherever they live in the world, providing they have a reliable Internet connection. The courses are primarily asynchronous, so time zones and personal schedules do not interfere with class participation.

Accreditation:	New England Association of Schools and Colleges (N.E.A.S.C.) (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have teaching experience in a Pre-K - 12th grade or community college setting and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

Address:
29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Programs begin three times annually: Fall starting early to mid-September, Spring starting late January, and Summer starting in early June. Online programs operate on a rolling admissions basis; prospective students can apply at any time.

Average Cost per Credit:
Programs consist of 33 credits (eleven 3-credit courses). Tuition is $465.00 per credit.

Credit-earning Options:
A maximum of six credit hours of appropriate coursework, taken on a graduate level at a regionally accredited institution prior to program admittance, may be transferred and applied toward Masters degrees.

Delivery Format: (?)
Programs are delivered entirely online. Courses are asynchronous, accommodating time zones and personal schedules, and can be accessed from any computer with a fast and reliable connection to the internet. Classes are small and instructor facilitated.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Minimum requirements: high-speed internet connection; email; PC or a Macintosh operating system (pref. with 512 MB of RAM and a CD-RW); integrated word processor/spreadsheet package, pref. MS Office version 2000 or higher; antivirus software.

Scholarships Offered:
Students are encouraged to work with the University's Financial Aid office to obtain information about organizations that can help them find sources of funding (scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, etc.)

Loans Offered:
Fully accepted students (U.S. only) enrolled at least part time (6 credits per semester), are eligible for financial aid. Graduate and professional degree candidates may qualify for up to $20,500 per academic year (2007-08). Payment plans also available.

Registration Details:
Matriculating students can register quickly and easily online.