University of Northern Colorado

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Educational Technology; M.A.-School Library Education, Ph.D.-Educational Technology, Non-Degree-School Library Endorsement (K-12 Added Endorsement)

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The mission of the Educational Technology programs is to inspire and develop educators to become effective users of technology, who are valuable to their organizations in their ability to conduct and apply current research and best practices of the field. The M.A. program in Educational Technology is designed to develop knowledge and skills in instructional design and technologies for a variety of contexts (K-12, higher education, military training, and business/organizational settings). The M.A. in School Library Education and School Library Endorsement (K-12 Added Endorsement) are programs tailored specifically to K-12 professionals who would like to obtain employment in Colorado K-12 school libraries, learning resource centers, or media centers. The Ph.D. program is a research-based terminal degree in instructional design and technologies.
On Campus: All Programs.
On Line: Contact us for specific online options.

Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligibility Requirements: All programs require a Graduate School Application with official transcripts, a statement of educational goals, and three letters of recommendation. International students can demonstrate English proficiency or request placement in the University’s Intensive English Program. Ph.D. applicants must also submit GRE scores (low scores may be offset by other demonstrated strengths, but are still needed to start an application review).

International Student Requirements:

• An international student is neither a citizen of the United States nor classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Lawful Permanent Resident or Permanent Resident Alien. • International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency requirements before being fully admitted to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program (IEP). Please see the UNC IEP website for more information (http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html) • International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 90 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999