Master of Education in Distance
Education Online Program
Distance education at the K-12 level, in higher education, and in private sector training is a well established trend. This totally online 39 hour graduate level program is designed for educators and trainers who want to expand their knowledge and become online instructors, instructional designers, and managers of distance education programs.
Through this program, students have the unique opportunity to learn the content of distance education through the process of distance education. With the continuing growth of Internet technologies, distance education opportunities are expanding rapidly. At the same time, more and more schools, colleges, universities, and companies are searching out cost-effective alternatives to traditional campus based programs, workshops, and training that require employees to leave the workplace.
This program helps prepare students for work in numerous fields, and individuals may find new career opportunities in K–12 education, continuing education/adult education, community colleges, colleges or universities, military training, instructional design, and corporate training and consulting. A graduate degree in this field positions students for career advancement.
Enrollment in the program is limited to ensure a high level of student to student and student to faculty interaction. Courses are offered in 2 year cycles beginning each Fall. Students will usually take 2 courses per semester. There are no required face to face classes. However, opportunities for face to face meetings with faculty members and students will be provided throughout the program.
